Hotels selected were appropriate comfort leve...
Spain | Mar 9 - Mar 22, 2024

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James K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotels selected were appropriate comfort level, clean and well located for easy walking to most attractions. Breakfasts were uniformly excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful and conversant in English at all facilities.
Tours and guides were great. Sean in Madrid for the Palace and Prado tours was very informative, enthusiastic and fun to listen to. Juan Carlos for the Toledo tour was enjoyable guiding us in his hometown. Theresa and Jaime in Sevilla and Cordoba both were locals and entertaining and we really enjoyed both tour days. Stepan was great on our tour of Montserrat. He had a unique perspective as a non native of Spain. Ana gave us a nice overview of Gaudi architecture and Sagrada Familia visit. We have nothing but positives for all of the guides. The trains were great. No problems with any delays, etc. I believe the trip was planned really well and we were able to see many different areas of the country and both large and small communities without feeling too stressed or rushed. Alba did a great job planning and adjusting a few things on the itinerary. Her periodic check-ins and reminders were appreciated and was like having our Spanish Madre looking out for us!

Hotel Reviews
H10 Puerta de Alcalá
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Clean, friendly and nice rooftop area
Location
Close to Retiro Park
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

Unique property with friendly staff. May be diffcult for some with poor mobility because of the outlay of the rooms but we really enjoyed the character of the building and proximity to attractions

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Clean, friendly, nice greeting with Cava or juice on arrival, nice rooftop and dipping pool

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sercotel Palacio De Los Gamboa
Granada

Clean, friendly, great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Barcelona
Madrid at a Glance, Culture, Royal Palace and El Prado
Madrid at a Glance, Culture, Royal Palace and El Prado
Madrid

Sean was great!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Toledo Day Trip
Toledo Day Trip
Madrid

Juan Carlos was fun and informative guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monumental Seville: Royal Alcazar Cathedral and Giralda
Monumental Seville: Royal Alcazar Cathedral and Giralda
Seville
Ultimate Córdoba Day Trip
Ultimate Córdoba Day Trip
Seville
Group Guided Tour To Caminito del Rey
Group Guided Tour To Caminito del Rey
Spain
Private Gaudí Architecture Walk with La Sagrada Família
Private Gaudí Architecture Walk with La Sagrada Família
Barcelona
Local specialist: Alba Cruells
Alba
Alba Cruells
Local specialist in Alquezar | Replied on Mar 26, 2024

Hola James and Susan,
It was great to have you in Spain, it's so nice to have travellers like you both!
Your "new mama" in Spain misses you now after so many days
I wish you all the best. Life is GRANT
Alba