AC Hotel Palau de Bellavista by Marriott , 74 rooms
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This hotel is a 20-minute walk from the historic center of Girona, its Fortress, and Cathedral, and has rooms with minibar and 24-hour room service. There are impressive views from its roof terrace bar.
The stylish, air-conditioned rooms at the AC Hotel Palau de Bellavista by Marriott have a CD player and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a walk-in closet, hairdryer and amenities.
There is a 24-hour front desk, and you can rent a car at the AC Hotel Palau de Bellavista by Marriott. Free parking is available near the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and Wi-Fi is available in rooms for a fee.
The property's Grill Girona Restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday.
AC Hotel Palau de Bellavista by Marriott is in Girona
Capital of the Costa Brava region and one of the capitals of Catalonia, Girona is a medium-sized city boasting a wealth of historic heritage. A university city and bustling service centre, in close proximity to the coast and the Pyrenees, and with an international airport, it is one of the most beloved cities in Catalonia.
Situated in the Ter valley at the point where the river enters the city lies the largest city park in Catalonia, La Devesa. The Onyar River, which flows through the historic quarter, has afforded an image which sets the city apart: a Florentine vision of earth-toned houses flanking the peaceful waters crossed by various bridges such as the Iron Bridge (by the architect Gustave Eiffel). The east bank of the river is home to the historic quarter while the west bank is home to the modern city. Just 30 minutes drive from the center of the Costa Brava and just over an hour from Barcelona, it has an excellent range of cultural, commercial and recreational offer.
If you have the opportunity to visit the Costa Brava you should not miss this city, which has the urban charm but also the cosy beauty of small towns. Like all corners of the Costa Brava, Girona is a city on a human scale so that it can perfect fit your travel needs and take advantage of its cultural offers as festivals, cultural activities, concerts... undoubtedly Girona is the city of the Costa Brava with an highest activity through all the year.
Strategic site on the northern route of the Via Augusta, it was first a Roman city, seat of the bishopric from the 5th century and capital of the earldom of Girona from the Carolingian era. Even in modern times, its resistance in the War against Napoleon (1808-1809) was legendary.
Its old quarter is dominated by the cathedral, with a majestic entrance (a Baroque staircase with almost one hundred steps). It comprises a large Romanesque bell tower and cloister, a Baroque façade and a Gothic nave. Moreover, it is the widest single nave (almost 30 metres) in medieval European architecture. The temple houses an extraordinary Romanesque masterpiece of textile art, the Tapestry of the Creation (11th century). The Chapter Museum exhibits an outstanding Beatus (10th century) by Ende, one of the few named female artists of the Middle Ages. Lovers of Romanesque and Gothic art must pay a visit to the Art Museum housed in the Episcopal Palace.
Behind the cathedral, the stroll along the ancient wall is an unrivalled vantage point. Visitors can gain an insight into Girona’s past at the History Museum. At the foot of the cathedral, visitors can explore the Call or Jewish quarter, few of which have been so well preserved. The streets surrounding Carrer de la Força and the house of Isaac the Blind (now the seat of the Jewish History Museum) were home to an active Jewish community for 600 years until their expulsion in 1492. The Call features its ritual baths, synagogues and an important Kabbalah school with such wise men as Nahmanides, more commonly known in Catalan as Bonastruc ça Porta.
Next to the cathedral, beyond the Sobreportes gateway, are two churches which form the silhouette of the old city: the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (11th-12th century, a former Benedictine abbey), which houses the Archaeological Museum, featuring a magnificent Gothic nave and a cloister, and Sant Feliu, a stone’s throw from the River Onyar, a blend of different styles which in the presbytery conserves the early Christian tombs from the period of Christian persecution. It has a beautiful cloister and a two-floor octagonal bell tower, decorated with double glazing also in Lombard style. Sant Feliu church contains a chapel dedicated to the patron saint of the city. Legend has it that a swarm of flies emerged from the chapel which frightened off the French during the siege of 1285.
The Arab Baths constitute a unique Romanesque building which was designed according to a North-African model.
One of the most emblematic images of Girona is that of the buildings on the river Onyar, which crosses the city. This is a series of houses on the river, in height, which are painted in bright colors. The city has eleven bridges over the river, and the best known of all is the Eiffel Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built shortly before the famous tower in Paris.
Girona’s historic centre boasts outstanding architecture and unforgettable nooks and crannies: the Church of Sant Nicolau, the Gothic building of Pia Almoina (a medieval charitable institution), the convents of Sant Domènec (now a university building) and El Carme, the mansions flanking Carrer dels Ciutadans such as the Palau Agullana and the Fontana d’Or (which hosts fine exhibitions), the Plaça del Vi, and the archways on Rambla de la Llibertat. However, Girona also has a wealth of popular legends including the witch of the cathedral (a sinner turned to stone, now a gargoyle on the north façade of the cathedral), the Cocollona (the monster that crosses the river on nights with a full moon) and the bottom of the lioness which brings good fortune to those who kiss it (in front of the Church of Sant Feliu). Girona is a city through which to saunter, brimming with myriad restaurants, designer boutiques and handcraft stores.
Notable buildings on the other bank of the river include the Farinera Teixidor flour mill and the Casa de la Punxa, part of the legacy of the Noucentista architect Rafael Masó. Visitors to this part of the city can also explore the Cinema Museum, the only one of its kind in Spain. Housing the Tomàs Mallol collection, it is a veritable journey through the passion and ingenuity that made cinema possible.
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1
Paul
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Location and spectacular views. Difficult to gain entry at midnight. |
9.2 |
2
Jiang
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
amazing!!! Difficult to gain entry at midnight. |
9.6 |
3
Julia
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
The service was unbeatable! The roof terrace was amazing with panoramic views. Interior styling wonderful. No pool or spa facilities |
9.6 |
4
Jane
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
The hotel is lovely, clean,modern with great views and very good value for money. This is our 2nd visit Some staff are very very approachable especially I would say the breakfast staff. Some of the reception staff are unhelpful and unfriendly but some are very helpful so I would say consistency is a problem |
9.2 |
5
Anonymous
Group of friends
Lithuania,
Lithuania
|
Everything was great Wi fi charge in rooms rip off, atop it at once |
10.0 |
6
Julie
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Relaxing setting and lovely rooms No tea/coffee facililties in bedroom |
8.3 |
7
Aya
Solo traveller
Gibraltar,
Gibraltar
|
De where suprise by the restaurante, the fold was ver y hood! And the sevice was great If de wouldnt hace a GPS de would fins it dificultad ti find. |
9.2 |
8
Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Great location, good facilities. Not as good as it used to be. The facilities offered have been reduced. There is now a charge for the minibar which used to be free. There used to be free drinks & snacks at night, but no more. Still the best hotel In Girona. |
9.6 |
9
Timothy
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Amazing view of city, staff were great - the manager was very kind, really short walk up the hill from city centre, very modern and clean, lots of car parking. Would love to go back. If de wouldnt hace a GPS de would fins it dificultad ti find. |
10.0 |
10
Sameer
Group of friends
India,
India
|
Everything right from the luxurious reception to the restaurant to the rooms which are really designer. The bathroom is very spacious. Free Parking. Free Wifi in the Reception. Friendly staff who go out of their way to help you with any query the guest has. Nice Breakfast and excellent views of Girona from the Terrace in front of the reception. No free Wifi offered in the rooms and no water bottles. |
10.0 |
11
Anna
Family with young children
U.S.A.,
U.S.A.
|
Friendly helpful staff. Contemporary tastefully decorated rooms, clean and reasonable priced. Huge terrace with comfortable chairs and nice view of the city. Plenty car parking. No free WiFi in the room. The rooms have no view. No swimming pool. The walk to the old city (20-30 min) was not bad, but the way back to the hotel was up very steep hill. |
9.6 |
12
Darren
Family with young children
France,
France
|
Our Satnav directed to the gates of this hilltop hotel. The receptionist was friendly and efficient. Our room was ready when we arrived at 11:30 a.m. so we able to check in early (which was a bonus, having just got off a four-hour flight). The views from the hotel terrace and lounge are exceptional. It's a short downhill walk into the historic centre of Girona (and a steep walk back up). The facilities are what you would expect of this type of hotel. We will return. Breakfast was quite expensive so we went to a little restaurant just three minutes down the road. One negative point was the soundproofing: we could hear our neighbours in the rooms next door, and the staff were sometimes noisy in the corridors. |
8.8 |
13
Anonymous
Solo traveller
Netherlands,
Netherlands
|
Loved the view and the terrace! Loved the contemporary design of the hotel with lots of glass. the windows in the room, small |
9.2 |
14
Thomas
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
very good value for money - nice roof terrace with views of the city and excellent breakfast if you want to discover Girona from here, probably best if you have a car |
8.3 |
15
Vincent
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
the staff were extremely helpful i would have preferred a hot food option at breakfast |
7.9 |
16
Philip
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Lovely views, modern hotel, tasteful rooms. Nothing |
9.6 |
17
Manuel
Group of friends
Australia,
Australia
|
Very modern hotel Great views Comfortable beds Very reasonable price The walk up the hill was a challenge but not too bad Good exercise after dinner |
10.0 |
18
Anonymous
Family with young children
Norway,
Norway
|
Rooms. Design. Tasty salad at 03.00, roomservice. Girona is fantastic! The room was a non-smoking, but it smelled tobaco and smoke... |
7.9 |
19
Robert
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Staff, especially at reception,cleanliness, fabulous city view from terrace.. very steep walk to the hotel, would have liked the option of a hot breakfast, no tea making facilities in room. |
8.8 |
20
Carole
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Position, facilities, rooms, staff. Catering was good, but we did expect a full evening meals service and not just bar meals. |
10.0 |
21
Brian
Group of friends
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Relaxed ambience, great staff, clean and reasonable priced. No free WiFi in rooms |
9.6 |
22
David
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Very modern and very comfortable Wifi not in rooms |
8.3 |
23
Richard
Family with young children
Netherlands,
Netherlands
|
Our second stay, great view, nice spacious modern room. Wifi not in rooms |
7.5 |
24
Anonymous
Family with young children
Germany,
Germany
|
elegant and modern, top location with fantastic view over girona, free parking available on site, free wifi although only in the lobby and very good foods. they should put more attention on the maintainance of the bathroom (the bath, the wall). the staff could be more friendly and do welcome the guests |
8.8 |
25
Anonymous
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Excellent comfort Difficult to locate |
9.2 |
26
Anonymous
Family with young children
Israel,
Israel
|
View of the old city. Free parking. Only 10minutes walk from the old city. No free wifi in rooms. |
7.5 |
27
Richard
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
Rooms (large and modern) Staff attitude, breakfast |
6.3 |
28
Anonymous
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
Very clean. Good view over the city. Very spacious rooms. Although they advertise 10 minutes, it's a longer walk downtown and even more back up (up hill). Parking spaces arranged kind of strange, makes it a little difficult to get in and out. |
9.2 |
29
Hind
Group of friends
China,
China
|
Fantastic view Attentive staff Delicious breakfast Spotless clean rooms true 5 stars experience Having to walk up the hill but it is ok for young travellers not so much for older guests, although the view you get from the hotel bar is definitely WORTH THE EFFORT |
8.8 |
30
Yana
Group of friends
Russia,
Russia
|
Very good location - not far away from the city-centre and great view from the terassa. It was written that parking is free, but I was taken 10 times by 1 euro during last week without any explanations... Dont know what to expect further.Very strange. |
8.8 |
31
Brian
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
The location, the views, the friendliness of the staff. Dinner was excellent when served on the terrace on 1 night of our stay - the feel, view and food. The food was also good from a different menu when served inside on one night due to rain. The location was convenient at a 15 min walk to the old town, but be prepared for an uphill return. The presence of a group of American students who were thoughtless in terms of night-time noise and their use of the lounge/bar facilities on the one evening it rained - they monopolised them. We appreciate the rooms need to be let but tour bookings can be at the expense of other guests. |
9.2 |
32
Christian
Family with young children
Belgium,
Belgium
|
Good value for money. Free parking and 10 minutes walk from downtown. It was written that parking is free, but I was taken 10 times by 1 euro during last week without any explanations... Dont know what to expect further.Very strange. |
9.2 |
33
Anonymous
Family with young children
France,
France
|
Nice location, outiside of city center, but still very close to main areas. Although they advertise 10 minutes, it's a longer walk downtown and even more back up (up hill). Parking spaces arranged kind of strange, makes it a little difficult to get in and out. |
7.9 |
34
Glenvil
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Great vistas over the city and close enough to the historic centre. Proactive reception staff who even managed to find and install a DVD player into our room on request. Fine breakfast and clean, well-kept rooms with excellent value summer rates. - |
8.8 |
35
Alexandr
Family with young children
Russia,
Russia
|
Concept of the hotel Good big, clean and cosy rooms Very nice view, however expected more Parking Location is not the best, but bareble Internet was not working in the room |
8.8 |
36
Valentina
Family with young children
Russia,
Russia
|
Good clean hotel. Friendly staff. Nice view over the city from the terrace. But nothing special.If you'd like to experience local traditional accommodation, it's probably better to chose a different hotel in historical part of the city. |
7.5 |
37
Fiona
Group of friends
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Great views from terrace. Spacious & clean room. Hotel located on a hill which means great views but may be inaccessible to some. Wifi free in reception but 12e per day in room. |
8.3 |
38
Stuart
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
High level of comfort in the bedroom Air conditioned Smart, modern hotel Receptionist staff were helpful Good breakfast Not far (by car) from the centre of Girona Have to pay for wifi in the bedroom (free wifi only available in the reception area) Breakfast not included in the price Have to climb a long steep hill to get to the hotel |
8.3 |
39
Anonymous
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
The location. Its design as it is modern. Lovely bedrooms. Clean. There was no dinning/dinner menu to eat in restaurant, perhaps for this time of year only? They only had a room delivery dinner menu. |
9.2 |
40
Katarzyna
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
Very good location, close to the old town. very comfortable and big rooms. very clean and quiet. Have to pay for wifi in the bedroom (free wifi only available in the reception area) Breakfast not included in the price Have to climb a long steep hill to get to the hotel |
10.0 |
41
Hugh
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Very comfortable rooms. Have to pay for wifi in the bedroom (free wifi only available in the reception area) Breakfast not included in the price Have to climb a long steep hill to get to the hotel |
7.9 |
42
Anonymous
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
Location, location, location. The mini bar used to be included, now it's extra, and at extortionate prices. |
9.6 |
43
Anonymous
Solo traveller
Spain,
Spain
|
It seems to be new. It is not easy to access there. |
6.3 |
44
Shaul
Family with young children
Israel,
Israel
|
Comfortable, well designed Far away from old city |
10.0 |
45
Anonymous
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
The location is good - but for fit and younger people who are prepared to walk up and down to the hotel. It's a great looking and spacious hotel I could not find the fitness centre and think the hotel would benefit from a swimming pool. A coffee gaggia machine would be better too. |
8.8 |
46
John
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
everything !! the food,the staff,and the rooms. very close to the old quarter of girona Far away from old city |
10.0 |
47
Trevor
Family with young children
Australia,
Australia
|
Sriendly, helpful staff, great location, quality hotel No issues, loved the hotel |
10.0 |
48
Anonymous
Family with young children
Andorra,
Andorra
|
Good walking distance to town. Being given a room with two beds when we asked for a double bed when booking. (changed rooms) |
7.9 |
49
Margaret
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Stylish hotel and very comfortable. Quiet location but not too far from the city centre. No complaints at all, it is the 3rd time we have stayed here. |
8.8 |
50
Eli
Group of friends
Israel,
Israel
|
great location,interesting architecture ,varied and rich breakfast and good value for money No complaints at all, it is the 3rd time we have stayed here. |
10.0 |
51
Anonymous
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
A 10 mins stroll to the old town. No free wifi on the room. Free in lobby but they try and charge a fortune in the rooms. Bathroom is also one of those modern glass ones, which means the other person might as well be in the jacks with you. Wouldn't be rushing back to this hotel. |
6.7 |
52
Dmitriy
Family with young children
Ukraine,
Ukraine
|
+ Location - 15 mins walk from bus/train station (to where you'll arrive from airport and from where you'll go to Barcelona then). + Nice terrace to look at city in the evening + Nice rooms, even though little less awesome as on pics + Staff always has someone speaking english on shift - Location - on the hill, so going up by feet on the hot day may be not very easy. Fine if you travel by car though. |
7.9 |
53
Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
located on hillside with spectacular views over girona No swimming pool or place to lie outside and relax in the sun.Walk back up from town in the dark and getting lost. |
9.2 |
54
Grainne
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
|
We booked breakfast for sunday but could not avail as breakfast only started at 8.00am which is un heard off most hotels breakfast starts from 6.00am and cuold not get a refund. WFi obnly in foyer should be in rooms aswell wall paper peeling off in room - Location - on the hill, so going up by feet on the hot day may be not very easy. Fine if you travel by car though. |
7.5 |
55
Anonymous
Family with young children
Netherlands,
Netherlands
|
The view from the hotel is magnificent. Even when it rains, it was beautiful to see 'the skyline' of Girona. The hotel was clean, the room was nice, the big bed was comfortable, before 7 o'clock free cofee and croissants. Everything was great! Nothing! Everything at AC Hotel Palau Bellavista is perfect. If they have plans to built a swimmingpool then that would be a big plus! |
9.6 |
56
Anonymous
Family with young children
Lithuania,
Lithuania
|
Indeed high level, very convenient room, spacious bathroom, big and comfortable bed. Very professional staff. Big parking and wonderful view. The hotel is situated on the hill, so you are above the city. The only con I can figure out: the wall between the main room and the bathroom is a glass one (with print of course), and at night once the light is turned on in the bathroom, it seems as if the lamp was lit above your head. And one more thing: the hotel is on the top of the hill, so it is a challenge to climb it on foot. |
8.8 |
57
Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Very modern decor & great view from the terrace No swimming pool |
7.5 |
58
Anonymous
Family with young children
Australia,
Australia
|
We loved the modern design of the Hotel.The views from the balcony were great. The walk to the town centre was easy. The breakfast was good value. No swimming pool |
10.0 |
59
Anonymous
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Rooftop terrace Great views Good size room Lack of coffee and tea making facilities in room No wifi in room |
8.3 |
60
Anonymous
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
A comfortable room. Smokers catered for. On site free parking for guests. I would recommend it to business users. The hotel, whilst only a kilometre from main roads and the edge of the old quarter, stands half way up a big hill, the highest building on it, making coming and going on foot tiring for all but the fittest of us. Town centre car parking is a nightmare and taxis cost 7€ each way. But its height above the town affords good views across it to the Pyrenees from the hotel's public terrace. Sadly, however, no room view. This is not a family hotel in terms of its ownership and I would not recommend it to families wanting to visit the town. |
9.2 |
61
Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Cleanliness, spectacular view, terrace, comfortable rooms, spacious lounge area The hotel, whilst only a kilometre from main roads and the edge of the old quarter, stands half way up a big hill, the highest building on it, making coming and going on foot tiring for all but the fittest of us. Town centre car parking is a nightmare and taxis cost 7€ each way. But its height above the town affords good views across it to the Pyrenees from the hotel's public terrace. Sadly, however, no room view. This is not a family hotel in terms of its ownership and I would not recommend it to families wanting to visit the town. |
8.3 |
62
Anonymous
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
The setting, off the beaten path, very peaceful, in a big and comfortable suite Lack of food services on Sunday and Monday |
8.8 |
63
Rosemary
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Fantastic position, worth a visit for the view from the terrace alone! Fabulous city! - Location - on the hill, so going up by feet on the hot day may be not very easy. Fine if you travel by car though. |
9.6 |
64
Patsy
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
A clean hotel with helpful staff and beautiful views which we would have taken advantage of, it the weather had stopped raining!!! The hill to climb back up!!!! |
9.6 |
65
Sandra
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
|
Stunning location, terrace overlooking the city fantastic, rooms modern and fully equipped. Restaurant and bar excellent with good food and friendly efficient staff. Would stay again and again. It was all excellent. |
9.6 |
66
Virpi
Family with young children
Finland,
Finland
|
Free parking, beautiful view, spacious rooms, professional staff. It was all excellent. |
10.0 |
67
Anonymous
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
N/a Lack of food services on Sunday and Monday |
9.6 |
68
Sergio
Family with young children
Portugal,
Portugal
|
Excellent location, very close to the city center. Free parking space. It was all excellent. |
8.3 |
69
Monita
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
The view The location, the staff, the room and the whole atmosphere in the hotel. We travelled for a good 7 hours and arrived at 24.00 and when we got there tired we got a smoking room. I will never go back to this hotel Again. |
3.8 |
70
Lorna
Group of friends
Oman,
Oman
|
Bathroom wall! Trying to find the hotel. The driving directions we downloaded from the website were terrible. |
5.4 |
71
Anonymous
Group of friends
France,
France
|
Comfortable and stylish, well kept rooms. The terrace overlooking the city is an amazing place for afternoon tea or early evening drinks. Located in a quiet neighbourhood but just a 10 minute walk in to the town centre. No room safe - surely this should be standard in this type of hotel? Not enough hangers in the wardrobe. |
8.3 |
72
Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Trendy modern hotel. Fantastic views. However the view is not of the old part of the city. Air-con in our room did not work, so we were moved to a new room, but the new room was not a lot better. |
7.1 |
73
John
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Parking,Staff, View from Terrace, Breakfast, Wi fi charge in rooms. Please stop ripping people off. Most rooms have little or no actual view. |
8.8 |
74
John
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
|
Parking, views, staff, breakfast, terrace. Wi fi charge in rooms rip off, atop it at once |
9.2 |
75
Xiao
Family with young children
Germany,
Germany
|
good view, nice room. Free coffee and tea in the reception hall. Wi fi charge in rooms rip off, atop it at once |
8.8 |
1
Rolf
Group of friends
Switzerland,
Switzerland
|
Die Lage Im 1. Stock riecht man die Raucherzimmer vom Parterre! |
9.6 |