Hotel El Bedel

This is a very nice and well located hotel on the Plaza de San Diego in the center of Alcala de Henares. The hotel shares the Plaza de San Diego with the University of Alcalá, formerly the Universidad Complutense. First of all, the staff at the hotel, reception, cafeteria and housekeeping are very helpful and friendly and have been with us throughout our stay. The food at the restaurant is excellent. The tables in the restaurant, some of them outside, allowed us to enjoy the historic beauty of the Plaza de San Diego in the shade of the hotel building on hot summer afternoons while sipping a refreshing summer red wine. The central location of the hotel, in the pedestrian area of the city, allowed us to explore this World Heritage City in a peaceful atmosphere. Finally, the price is very reasonable compared to the historical richness of the place.

The location is superb, opening onto a beautiful square in the historic centre with the magnificent old University building right beside it. Very convenient for restaurants, shops, and other attractions. The hotel staff were very helpful, ordering taxis, giving advice and information. The rooms and decor are charmingly old-fashioned, the beds very comfortable and the air-con efficient. Our family's rooms both looked out onto the square and old University but were quiet nevertheless. Buffet breakfast was very good with a wide choice. The water cooler (with slices of fresh lemon) in reception was very popular with our group! We would love to return – when the weather is slightly cooler!!!

We loved the pedestrian area/college campus area which is old town and where the Hotel is located. Very nice and relaxing area outside of an incredibly busy Madrid. It’s and older property with so much personality!! Our room was quiet and we slept well on our single beds. Front desk staff was helpful and assisted in us catching the airport bus 824* to the airport. (They were naïve, however, in their beliefs that it would actually fit to the airport and 30 minutes. It takes an hour and a half.)

Beautiful view of the plaza outside. Comfortable beds. Everything very clean. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay here again. The bar staff exceedingly amiable and gave us generous amounts of ice to take to our room.

The location is amazing, exactly in the heart of the old city, with beautiful views, close to all main attractions. The hotel is nicely decorated and has a real romantic atmosphere. The room amenities were regular, a little spartan maybe. The breakfast buffet does not have too many options, but the inhouse restaurant is nice.