Sercotel Sorolla Palace is a good choice for travellers who care more about value, space and transport links than about being in the historic centre. It stands on the western side of the city, close to the Valencia Conference Centre and near the western end of the Turia Gardens, which means that a bike ride or a jog along the old riverbed starts almost at the door. The hotel is part of the Sercotel group, a Spanish chain with a reputation for reliable mid-range properties, and it combines business-friendly facilities with comfortable rooms. It is a popular base for conference attendees, but it also suits leisure travellers who plan to use the metro, since the lines run from nearby stations to the centre, the airport and the beach. A stay here is often noticeably cheaper than in the old town, and rooms tend to be roomier than in older buildings. The trade-off is distance, as the cathedral and the markets are a metro ride away rather than a stroll. Bioparc, which lies along the same stretch of the Turia, is within easy reach. Because services and room details change, check them when you book and read the latest information.
Location and getting around
The area around the Conference Centre is modern and spacious, with wide avenues and green space rather than medieval lanes. Metro stations nearby connect to the centre in a short ride, and the airport line is straightforward. The Turia Gardens provide a safe, traffic-free cycling route east towards the old town and the City of Arts and Sciences, so renting a bike is a smart way to travel. Bioparc is a pleasant walk or short ride along the gardens.
The rooms
Rooms are comfortable and practical, with air conditioning, good beds and bathrooms, and enough space for a family or a longer stay. Because the hotel serves a lot of business and event guests, weekday demand can be higher around conference dates, so check the calendar when you plan. Quiet rooms away from main roads are worth requesting.
Who it suits and good to know: budget-minded couples, families who value space, cyclists and travellers with a car, since parking is typically easier here than in the centre. It is also a sensible option for visitors attending an event at the Conference Centre. If your priority is wandering the old town in the evening, you may prefer a central hotel instead.
Allow time for the metro ride home after dinner, and check the last services. Book early for conference periods and for Fallas, when central hotels sell out and this area can be a calmer alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to the Conference Centre
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Lift
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Meeting facilities
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
Where is Sercotel Sorolla Palace?+
On the western side of Valencia, near the Conference Centre and the western end of the Turia Gardens.
How do I get to the old town?+
By metro from a nearby station, or by bike along the Turia Gardens. Check travel times when you book.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, if you value space and value for money and are happy to use public transport or a bike to reach the main sights.
