Hotel Alda Centro Oviedo

Oviedo is just about an hour away by plane from Lisbon. What a more interesting destination for a weekend getaway, especially considering it is the capital of Asturias, where "El Camino" (to Santiago) was born, without forgetting other attractions or specialties such as the famous drink cider. The backdrop was set. But where to stay? After some internet searches, the Alda Centro Oviedo hotel was the one that caught my attention. Not only for the great central location but also for the excellent amenities offered. And so it was! Everything matched my expectations and I would even say they went beyond them! Despite my late arrival, the hotel offers remote check-in, with cameras, which worked perfectly. Once finished and with the key in hand (magnetic card) I went up to my bedroom. And what a great bedroom they gave me! Very spacious, in an attic style, it had a large and comfortable double bed, bedside tables and electrical plugs, television, desk and chair, well-insulated window, a large space for storing clothes, a safe box and a good bathroom, spacious, with a jacuzzi bathtub and all the amenities that are part of a good bathroom such as a hairdryer or liquid soap and shampoo. The breakfasts were also very good. In addition to a wide variety of coffees and teas and different types of bread, ham, cheese, chorizo, there was also butter, jams, fresh fruit and orange juice. There was also a fridge where milk and yogurt were kept. Last but not least, it also had a great choice of cakes. In conclusion... If I really liked Oviedo, in part, my stay at the Alda Centro Oviedo hotel contributed a lot to making this mini-trip a success. If one day I make the Camino de Santiago and start my walk in Oviedo, I know for sure it will be in this same hotel where I will want to stay again!

Basic, budget and no-nonsense hotel quite centrally located. Rooms are small, but clean. Facing a busy street, noisy in evenings/night. Air conditioning. Very small breakfast area, many guests had to wait for more than 15 minutes to get a seat. Breakfast buffet is nice and has a large selection. Good gluten free options if requested in advance. The reception has quite limited opening hours. The girl who was on duty was very helpful, but seemed to be alone both in the reception and the breakfast area at all times.