I stayed at the hotel for one night with my friend before heading off the the Cabo de Gata park. We used the hotel as a base to explore the city and from this point of view couldn't fault it.

The room itself was small but perfectly comfortable. The bathroom was fine, breakfast was more than I needed (though definitely a Spanish breakfast: my recommendation to fellow Brits is not to expect too much. Cooked breakfasts are not common in Spain, and coffee, yoghurt, fruit and pastries are the kind of things to expect.) The window was very small and opened onto a ventilation shaft, but there was a/c so the room was well ventilated.

The staff were courteous, though located in the next door Torreluz *** hotel and we didn't really have much dealing with them except to check in, out and at breakfast.

At under 50 euro a night though it was very good value, and an excellent base for exploring the city. I would recommend it for young people or couples not planning to spend too much time in the room or more concerned about value than good views. I'm planning to stay here again when I return in April.

Stayed 3 nights in hotel - excellent location, very central with accesss to all amenities. Plenty of restaurants / bars within easy walk. Rooms very comfortable and could not be faulted. We will return.

I spent one night at the Torreluz II in Almeria and really enjoyed the hotel and location. The hotel is small, but quietly elegant, very nice staff that spoke english. There was a little cantina ajoining that opened onto the sidewalk after 9 pm and was a busy, social spot. The hotel is located right in the heart of old downtown Almeria and you can walk easily to lots of shopping and sidewalk restuarants for tapas. The market is a few blocks one way, the other way a few blocks is the beautiful ruins of a moorish fortess. The old town was clean and I felt completely safe walking around by myself, as lots of families and groups of professionally dressed women were shopping through the area.

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.