An attractive hotel in the centre of Almeria town, with good quality furnishings and decor, both in public areas and in the rooms. Whilst classified as a three-star hotel based on amenities, the overall quality had a four star feel.

Duty staff appeared slightly aloof and reserved during the first of my two December 2004 visits, possibly due to language barrier. Almeria town is not on the tourist circuit and English is not widely spoken, but the welcome was noticeably friendlier during my second visit.

Buffet breakfast verged towards being mean, Menus suggesting guests ask staff for hot food were well hidden on shelves and not placed on the breakfast tables. Tea was not available.

Hotel Torreluz is situated in Plaza de las Flores, a small but pretty square in the centre of Almeria town, close to the to the main street Paseo de Almeria, to the port and waterfront, and to the Alcazaba Moorish Fortress surprisingly neglected as a tourist venue .

Hotel Torreluz consists of two hotels, the three star Torreluz *** in the main building and the two star Torreluz ** in an adjacent somewhat bleaker annexe. Rooms are similar but sound insulation appeared better in the three star building.

A third Hotel Torreluz **** (four star) situated in the same square is understood to be under different ownership and is not covered by this report.