What is the best way to get from Madrid to Lisboa?
Q. I want to travel from Madrid to Lisboa in a month or so and would like to know the best way to travel. Different options would be helpful. Which way is the cheapest?
A. There is a night train (Hotel Train Lusitania) that departs Madrid Chamartin Station each evening at 2245 and arrives in Lisboa St Apolonia at 0815 the following day. The fare is around 107⬠per person.
The alternative is the "coach": twice daily departure 1200 & 2130 arriving 7 and half hours later - FARE one-way around 50â¬.. Not to be reccommended.
The alternative is the "coach": twice daily departure 1200 & 2130 arriving 7 and half hours later - FARE one-way around 50â¬.. Not to be reccommended.
Can someone tell me the difference between hotels in Spain?
Q. I am working on my term paper and I need to know the difference in hotel categories in Spain. It is difference between 5.4.3.2.1 stars hotels.
A. European hotel ratings are designed to be objective and quantifiableâbased on, for instance, the number of languages the staff speaks, room size, and ventilation. This sometimes leads to surprising results. For example, the Parador de Granada, with its historic allure and stunning location in the Alhambra Gardens, is regularly ranked as one of the best hotels in Spain by T+L readers, but it receives only four stars, not five, under Spainâs rating system, because it lacks conveniences such as an elevator and a swimming pool. Basically, stars in Europe denote minimum standards for facilities and services provided; more stars = more amenities.
But wait. Each country uses its own criteria. Consequently, three stars in England is not quite the same as three stars in Spain. Worse: three stars in Barcelona is not the same as three stars in Madrid or in Seville (each region of Spain adopts its own standards). And thatâs not likely to change. International standardization, often considered by government tourism departments, hoteliers, and independent organizations, will not occur until someone can account for differences in culture and geographyânot everyone agrees on what makes a good bed, or whether bathrooms should have bidets.
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Hotels covered Spainâs system is also mandatory. Most hotels are rated with one to five stars; some regions add "Q" (for exceptional quality). www.spain.info
Checklist Criteria vary by region but generally focus on room size, elevators (every starred hotel must have one), and AC in common areas.
Site inspection A representative from the regional government goes once to rate a hotel. There are no follow-up inspections unless a property requests one (for example, after property improvements).
Trustworthy? Inconsistent from region to region. TurEspaña, the national tourist board, provides a comprehensive guide that lists facilities and ratings nationwide.
Between the lines Paradorsâhotels in castles, convents, and other historic buildingsârarely have five stars, despite being ultra-luxe, because the structures canât be drastically modified (no elevators, etc.).
But wait. Each country uses its own criteria. Consequently, three stars in England is not quite the same as three stars in Spain. Worse: three stars in Barcelona is not the same as three stars in Madrid or in Seville (each region of Spain adopts its own standards). And thatâs not likely to change. International standardization, often considered by government tourism departments, hoteliers, and independent organizations, will not occur until someone can account for differences in culture and geographyânot everyone agrees on what makes a good bed, or whether bathrooms should have bidets.
Spain
Hotels covered Spainâs system is also mandatory. Most hotels are rated with one to five stars; some regions add "Q" (for exceptional quality). www.spain.info
Checklist Criteria vary by region but generally focus on room size, elevators (every starred hotel must have one), and AC in common areas.
Site inspection A representative from the regional government goes once to rate a hotel. There are no follow-up inspections unless a property requests one (for example, after property improvements).
Trustworthy? Inconsistent from region to region. TurEspaña, the national tourist board, provides a comprehensive guide that lists facilities and ratings nationwide.
Between the lines Paradorsâhotels in castles, convents, and other historic buildingsârarely have five stars, despite being ultra-luxe, because the structures canât be drastically modified (no elevators, etc.).
What time would Real Madrid practice at UCLA training facility for the USA Summer Tour 11?
Q. And if I can also know what days would they be practicing? And also what hotel would they be staying while in Los Angeles? Plz let me know. Thank You.
A. Not much is known at the moment other than they arrive on the 11th of July and train at the UCLA campus until the 24th of July when they have to depart for China and Germany to continue their tour. If all remains the same from the previous year they will be staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel and will attend two training session per day; one in the morning around 11am and another in the afternoon around 5pm.
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