in Valencia, Spain
SH Valencia Palace
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A grand, comfortable hotel on the Alameda, midway between the old town and the City of Arts and Sciences with the Turia gardens right outside. Families like the generous rooms, the rooftop pool and gym and a walkable position that reaches both the museums and the historic centre.
Our verdict
A well-placed all-rounder for families who want green space, a pool and a walk to both the old town and the aquarium, without choosing between them.
The rooms
A large classic hotel on the leafy Alameda promenade, with spacious rooms that sleep two adults and a child and superior or family rooms that add space for a fourth. Many rooms overlook the Turia gardens, cots are free and connecting rooms can be arranged for bigger families.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 3 per room, 4 in family and connecting rooms
- Pool
- Seasonal rooftop pool
- Park
- Beside the Turia gardens
- Metro
- 5 min to Alameda station
- Baby gear
- Free cots, high chairs on request
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Rooftop pool and terrace above the Alameda
- Right beside the Turia gardens and its playgrounds
- Walkable to both the old town and the City of Arts
- Spacious rooms with garden views and family options
- Metro at Alameda for the airport and the whole city
- Calm, green promenade setting away from traffic
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast then the park
Straight across to the Turia gardens.
- 9:30
Gulliver playground
Kids climb the giant while you sip a coffee.
- 13:00
Lunch on the Alameda
Shady terraces along the promenade.
- 16:00
Oceanografic
A flat walk or short tram south to the aquarium.
- 19:30
Old-town dinner
Stroll into the centre for an early table.
Family things to do nearby
Turia gardens and Gulliver
A nine-kilometre green park in a former riverbed, with the giant Gulliver playground where kids climb and slide over a huge reclining figure.
Oceanografic
Europe's largest aquarium, with a walk-through shark tunnel, beluga whales and a dome of tropical fish. A guaranteed hit and an easy rainy-day plan.
City of Arts and Sciences
The hands-on Science Museum and the Hemisferic planetarium and IMAX, the interactive heart of a futuristic white plaza that kids love to explore.
Mercado Central
A vast Modernista food market where kids can pick fresh oranges, jamon and pastries under stained-glass domes.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Free cots and the flat Turia paths right outside make stroller days easy, with plenty of shade on the Alameda.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The Gulliver playground and open lawns are across the road, and the rooftop pool is a warm-day treat.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Five to twelve year olds can walk to the giant playground and cycle the park, with the aquarium a short hop south.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens get a central base within walking distance of both the old town and the City of Arts, plus the rooftop pool.
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Parents also ask
Is it near the Turia gardens?
Yes, the park is directly across the road, with the Gulliver playground and bike paths a short walk along it.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a seasonal rooftop pool and terrace, typically open late spring to early autumn.
Can we walk to the old town and the aquarium?
Yes, both are walkable, roughly 15 to 25 minutes in each direction, or a couple of stops on the metro or tram.
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