The Westin Valencia is a wonderful five-star hotel that opened in 2006 after a renovation process. This luxury location occupies nothing more and nothing less than the majestic modernist building built in the early twentieth century as a wool factory. An interior full of fabrics, cloths and history that today houses guests… and also concerts.
What can you do at The Westin Valencia?
Among the options it offers, it is necessary to highlight the 135 bright rooms —including Deluxe, Grand Deluxe and Suites— available to any visitor who wants to stay in them and, of course, its gastronomic offer. An exquisite menu based on Mediterranean cuisine that you can enjoy in the Rosmarino Restaurant and the Restaurant and bar El Jardí. In addition, for cocktail lovers, The Westin has the first bar in the world to prepare cocktails with seafood: the SeaBar.
A proposal that becomes sublime when adding, to the aforementioned, the Candlelight candlelight concerts. And the fact is that the protagonist of this article, every month opens its doors to the best live music to bring you, in a unique environment, the hits of legends like Queen, Coldplay, Mozart… Or Mecano!
Facts, curiosities and interesting things about The Westin Valencia
1. It was originally a wool factory.
On the land once occupied by the Valencia Regional Exposition, one of the most representative buildings of Valencian Modernism was built: La Lanera. This wool factory, built in 1917 and designed by Alfonso Garín Ortolá, was completely renovated by the architect José María Tomás Llavador, who kept the original façade, but adapted the industrial interior into a large luxury hotel.
2. It has a 2000m2 Mediterranean garden.
If there is a dream corner inside The Westin Valencia, it is its impressive Mediterranean garden, defined as an oasis of peace. Orange trees, olive trees, cypresses and geraniums give color to the environment, divided into different areas with flowerbeds and a spectacular central square. In it there is a fountain of Arab inspiration and a Canary Island palm tree, 11 meters high, which was born with La Lanera and which has been respected.
3. Its interior is decorated in Art Deco style.
Knowing that elegance and sophistication are key elements for Art Deco, we can already imagine what the interior of The Westin Valencia is like. A relaxed space capable of seducing visitors with the feeling of peace and comfort created by its marble, velvety fabrics and fine woods.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who owns the Westin?
The Westin has been part of the giant Marriott International since 2016, when it bought Starwood Hotels & Resorts in a million-dollar acquisition.
2. Which hotel has the most stars in the world?
Officially, the scale goes all the way up to five stars, but some hotels have decided that falls short of that and call themselves “seven-star.” These are the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
3. What movies were filmed at the Westin?
If you’ve seen Hollywood movies, you’ve seen the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles without realizing it. This futuristic hotel has been featured in movies like Interstellar, Blade Runner and Rain Man.
How to get to The Westin Valencia?
Using public transportation, you can take the Metrovalencia (lines 3 or 5) and get off at Alameda, about a six-minute walk away. If you prefer the bus, lines 32, 94 and 95 leave you nearby, with the nearest stop at Amadeu de Savoia – Palau de l’Exposició, just a two-minute walk away. By car, the hotel has its own parking for 23 € per day, although another option is the Severo Ochoa Public Parking, which is just an eight-minute walk away.
Nearby attractions
The Westin Valencia is located in the Pla del Real neighborhood, close to authentic gems such as the Monforte Gardens, the Museum of Fine Arts or the Church of San Juan del Hospital. A privileged enclave surrounded by history and culture, which now also shines by candlelight. It is not the only one, so do not forget to check all Candlelight locations in Valencia.