Location.The Hotel Barcelo Almirante features contemporary architecture and is located in the centre of the port of Ferrol on northern Spain's Atlantic coast. The harbour is just 500 metres from the hotel, and the Tower of Hercules Lighthouse is 18 kilometres away. Ferrol railway station is 100 metres from the hotel, and La Coruña Airport (LCG) is 50 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes. Hotel Features.Staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer the use of a safe-deposit box and express check-in and check-out, and there is room service available. The hotel also has its own lounge bar, and other practical amenities include air-conditioned public areas with wireless Internet access, meeting facilities, dry cleaning services and secure car parking.

Restaurant Asador Gavia serves Galician and Castilian specialities, including Suckling Pig and lamb roasted in a traditional oven.

Guestrooms.The 98 guestrooms, over eight floors, have earth toned decor and smart, modern furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, desks, wireless Internet access, direct- dial phones, climate control, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers, telephones and bidets.

Expert Tip. For some spectacular views of the sea and La Coruna, visit the 104 metre Tower of Hercules lighthouse. It 18 kilometres from the hotel and dates from 1790, but there has been a lighthouse at this site since the second century.

Room Types:

Standard Double:   One double bed. Earth-toned decor and smart, modern furnishings. Satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet access, desk, direct-dial phone, climate control, minibar and safe. Bathroom with hair dryer, telephone and bidet.

Standard Single:   One twin bed. Earth-toned decor and smart, modern furnishings. Satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet access, desk, direct-dial phone, climate control, minibar and safe. Bathroom with hair dryer, telephone and bidet.

Driving Directions: Getting there. Taxis are available at the airport. The best way to see the surrounding countryside is to hire a car.