| General information:The Tryp Ciudad de Alicante hotel, refurbished in 2003, enjoys a privileged location in Alicante, ideal both for leisure and business travellers. Location:The hotel is located next to the Gravina Palace housing the Museum of Fine Arts, 1 minute walking distance from Postiguet Beach, 100 m from the City Hall, the seaside promenade and the marina with its wide range of leisure activities and restaurants, 200 m from the access to the Santa BZrbara castle and 10 minutes from the shopping district Maissonnave in the city center of Alicante. The nearest golf course is 8 km, Elche 18 km, Benidorm 42 km, Terra MZtica and Terra Natura themes parks 40 km away. Alicante Airport (ALC) is 11 km away.Area:Alicante is one of the fastest-growing cities in Spain. The local economy is based upon tourism in the beaches from Costa Blanca coast, wine production, services and administration. The city has regular ferry services to the Balearic Islands and Algeria, and an international airport is nearby. The city is strongly fortified, with a spacious harbour. Amongst the most notable features of the city is its main castle, the 'Castillo de Santa Barbara', which sits high above the city upon a cliff. The most important festival, the Bonfires of Saint John, takes place at the time of the summer solstice. Another well-known festival is Moros y Cristianos in any quarter of the city, such as Altozano or Saint Blaise.Recreation:Varied breakfast buffet and a Lobby bar are waiting for you at the hotel.Rooms:Finely furnished rooms with everything you need to feel yourself at home. 70 Comfortable rooms, refurbished in 2003, including rooms with terrace, double rooms with a separate lounge and non-smoking rooms |