Have you ever ever needed to pack your baggage, hit the open street, and discover the attractive landscapes of Europe? We did simply that on our current street journey by France, Spain, and Portugal, stopping at some fascinating accommodations alongside the way in which.
Whether or not you’re planning the same journey or simply interested in these distinctive stays, this information is for you. We’ll provide the inside scoop on every lodge, sharing the highs and lows of our experiences, so you’ll be able to determine which locations may be value a go to.
Our first cease was within the charming city of Poitiers, the place we stayed on the Contact Lodge Come Inn. In the event you’re in search of luxurious, this won’t be your first selection, nevertheless it actually has its personal appeal. The rooms had been fairly fundamental, nearly feeling like a hostel. Sadly, our wardrobe door took a tumble once we opened it, including a contact of slapstick comedy to our keep. No air-con, however followers had been supplied—one with a cracked casing.
Whereas the lavatory gentle determined to take a everlasting trip, breakfast saved the day. Easy, but filling, it provided a comforting begin to our travels. For 2 rooms, we paid £135 for one night time. Our verdict? A stable 5/10. It was a spot to relaxation our heads, however not way more. I didn’t keep in mind to take any footage however that is the nightmare junction I discovered while in search of someplace to park and get meals in Poitiers. It was a stunning space however arduous to park particularly as we had solely started our street journey driving in France that day!
Valladolid’s Lodge Conde Ansurez
Subsequent, we travelled to Valladolid, driving into Spain for the primary time. We checked into the Lodge Conde Ansurez on the outskirts of the town. Right here, we discovered consolation and a contact of luxurious that made us really feel at house. The rooms had been thoughtfully designed, providing each necessities and some surprises, like plush pillows. Priced at £126 for 2 rooms per night time, it felt like a steal.
The one draw back was the restaurant, the place vegetarians may really feel as if they’d entered a meat lover’s paradise. Beef cheeks, anybody? There was actually nothing vegetarian accessible and the workers had no concepts the place we might go for one thing. We ended up driving to a Burger King!
Regardless of the culinary hiccup, we rated this lodge 8/10. With a greater eating expertise, it might have simply been a 9.
Muthu Oura Praia Lodge, Albufeira
Who doesn’t love a very good beachside escape? After driving from Valladolid in Spain by the mountains we entered Portugal and drove by Portugal all the way down to Albufeira. By the point we arrived it was sizzling and we had been prepared for just a few days off driving! In Albufeira, we stayed for six nights on the Muthu Oura Praia Lodge. Our all-inclusive expertise was each successful and a miss.
The lodge was good, fairly clear however the all inclusive was very disappointing because the lodge itself solely had one restaurant that was not accessible each night and was fairly particular (a sushi restaurant) and solely had a pool bar 11-6, no different meals or drinks had been accessible with out having to go to different accommodations within the chain.
One of many accommodations was subsequent door however others had been a 20 minute stroll away down (after which again up!) an especially steep hill. The meals within the different accommodations had been good however this was very sneaky I felt calling our lodge all inclusive when it truly wasn’t. The pool was pretty and the room had every part we wanted. Total I’d give this lodge 7.5/10 because of the food and drinks points.
The room and pool, nonetheless, had been good and stress-free by them was excellent. Regardless of the food and drinks points, we gave this lodge a 7.5/10. It’s a beautiful spot in case you don’t thoughts a little bit of an journey to discover a meal.
Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada
In Madrid, we had been warmly welcomed on the Ibis Fuenlabrada, a lodge that ticked all our containers. The service was impeccable, and the rooms had been each snug and inexpensive—£187 for 2 rooms over two nights, with breakfast included. It’s arduous to beat that sort of worth.
We loved the scrumptious breakfast and the lodge’s proximity to Madrid’s points of interest. We received an Uber into Madrid which was good as we needed a break day driving. Our ranking? A well-deserved 9/10, making it a must-visit for anybody heading to Spain’s capital.
Bordeaux’s Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment
Heading again to France, we spent a while on the Consolation Aparthotel Bordeaux Begles Enviornment. This hybrid between a lodge and an house provided practicality and house, though privateness within the house was a bit missing with its open-plan format. The kitchen space was a pleasant contact, excellent for individuals who prefer to prepare dinner fundamental meals within the room.
Breakfast wasn’t included, however we tried it as soon as—and as soon as was sufficient because of the further price. the meals was good however actually not value the additional we paid. We paid £185 for 2 nights, discovering it truthful worth. Total, we rated it 6/10. It’s wonderful for a brief keep, particularly in case you plan to spend your days exploring Bordeaux. It’s in all probability an ideal lodge for staff doing enterprise in Bordeaux and fewer appropriate for households.
Look how stunning Bordeaux is although – no image of the lodge because it didn’t look that thrilling!
Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks
Our ultimate cease was in Le Havre on the Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre les Docks. This lodge, positioned in a residential space, provided easy however snug rooms. We advise paying for parking except you get pleasure from neighbourhood soccer!
Although it lacked air-con, the continental breakfast was a pleasing shock. For £118 for 2 rooms over two nights, it was unbelievable worth. We gave it a 9/10, it might have been extra with air-con.
Reflecting on Our Lodge Journey
Total, our street journey by France, Spain, and Portugal launched us to a combined bag of lodge experiences. Every cease provided one thing distinctive, whether or not it was the quirky appeal of Contact Lodge Come Inn or the welcoming heat of Ibis Madrid Fuenlabrada.
For these planning the same journey, we hope our experiences present helpful insights into selecting your street journey stays. And in case you’re interested in any of those accommodations, be happy to succeed in out, I’d like to share extra tales from our travels!
