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Hotel Gardu

Name: Hotel Gardu
Address: Calle Molares 19, Montealegre del Castillo, ES

★★★·8.1/ 10Recommended

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📍Calle Molares 19 · Montealegre del Castillo ↗

Air conditioningPrivate check-in/check-outInternet accessReception hallFree wired internetRestaurantAll 7 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 76 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praise the friendly staff, spacious clean rooms, and comfortable beds at a great value. Main complaints include the remote industrial location, outdated facilities (lights, curtains), and occasional hygiene issues or simple breakfast.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.8

Wi-Fi8.3

Value7.8

Rooms7.6

Cleanliness7.6

Surroundings7.6

Facilities7.5

Location7.3

＋ PraisedGreat value for money · Friendly staff · Comfortable spacious beds · Good breakfast/food

－ ComplaintsRemote industrial location · Worn-out facilities · Hygiene issues · Poor sound/light insulation

KEYSuitable for budget travelers transiting through. Check room condition carefully; avoid if high hygiene standards are required.

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Hotel Gardu

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Studio with Spa Bath

Large Single Room

Triple Room

Twin Room

Standard Single Room with Shower

Facilities · 7

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