Petit Palace Bristol in Valencia, Spain

One of the High Tech Hotels group, the Petit Palace Bristol (L’Abadia de San Martin 3, 47002 Valencia, SPAIN; phone + 34 963 945 100, fax +34 963 943 850 or e-mail bri@hthoteles.com) offers free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Plus, if a High Tech Room is requested, it comes complete with a PC with a 15-inch flat-screen monitor. There also is a business center, not to mention two flat-screen PCs in the lobby for use.

The hotel is in the heart of the Old Town, steps away from the Ceramic Museum and the large Lladro store and near many restaurants. It had been renovated completely in September ’03.

The Executive King Room we stayed in cost €130 ($163) per night in late October ’03. There was a breakfast buffet and bar, and at night they had a set, 3-course menu for €15 ($19). The service and food were excellent.

There are other High Tech Hotels in Spain and France; visit www.hthoteles.com and you can book online with a credit card. Perhaps this is the wave of the future!

LIZ PEOTTER
Sparks, NV