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Francabel Hotel: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
Castilla-La Mancha, 7, 16003 Cuenca, Spain
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Francabel Hotel
Ranked #10 of 10 hotels in Cuenca
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Bad Pyrmont, Germany
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“good location, bad service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

The parking facility is ok. The staff spoke only Spanish, no city maps or other information was available. The rooms were very small and basic, no shampoo, soap etc. View from the window into a dark, narrow backyard. The breakfast buffet had a good selection.
The location is central and it is easy to walk to the old town.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Not good value and a bit dingy”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2010

The really friendly receptionist didn't make up for this hotel's shortcomings. The room was too small to really accommodate us. The car park was a nightmare to get in and out of - a really tight turn and the lighting didn't stay on long enough to park properly. We had a room buried in the interior and it was dark despite being near a lightwell. The place smelt musty and you had to doubt whether the no smoking signs had really been taken notice of by guests. It is in the newer part of town so it is much better to stay in the old town up on the hill which is lovely.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2009

Despite the 'no smoking signs' this hotel smelled like an ashtray. The garage parking was outrageously expensive but luckily we scored a spot on the street not too far away. My advice, spend a bit more and go up to the touristy end of town where the sights are within walking distance. The room was typical, as in, tight. When will hotels learn that an extra pillow or two could make all the difference?

  • Liked — Nothing
  • Disliked — The smell and the noise
  • Stayed January 2009, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Good basic hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2007
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We stayed at the Francable for one night on a bike tour up to Cuenca. Wanting a cheap hotel with secure parking for the night and this didn't disappoint.

Parking was in their underground car park, shared with other people but with special spaces allocated to the hotel. It cost I think 8 euros but with a Harley Davidson it was needed.

The room was 50 euros, breakfast, optional for another 4 euros but a basic spanish style which we didn't opt for, preferiing to find a local cafe overlooking the park.

The room itself was quite a nice size, small bath in the bathroom - spanish style, but plenty of hot water and very clean. it had a huge window but no view as we looked out into a light shaft! So our curtains stayed closed for the duration. to be honest for the price we weren't bothered as the rom was literally only to sleep in or get read for a meal out after arriving.

If i can give one tip it'd be to get a room as far from the breakfast room as possible - as the waitress/ cleaner was rather noisy. but overall a great little hotel, easy to book with over the phone and we'd stay there again.

  • Stayed June 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Albacete
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“familia de albacete muy defraudada”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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  • Stayed April 2012, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Castilla-La Mancha, 7, 16003 Cuenca, Spain
Price range (per night):* 60 AUD - 100 AUD

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