Leonardo Hotel Torremolinos Costa del Sol

This hotel is absolutely fantastic.Staff very helpful,a few don't have great English,but you are in Spain,make an effort to speak the language.Hotel exceptionally clean,pool area spotless,it's extremely central to anything you would want,you are talking 50 metres to nearest shop,and inside 5-6 mins,you have plenty of restaurants,bars,shops,cafes.The Calle de Miguel is about 3 mins walk,it's same to a lift that takes you to the beach,so long as you are prepared to walk downhill a whole 2-3 mins after that,down a narrow winding street,full of shops,bars,restaurants.Bedroooms really comfortable,nice sized balcony.You can get a late check out if it's available.I would say it's a great choice,but probably not suitable for younger children,it can get loud in the pool area with music and activities for a few hours a day

I stayed here a few weeks ago wiht 8 of my friends. We had 3 rooms booked. 3 in a room. It was a tight squeeze with very little spacke so the balacony was handy. The rooms were ok, bit dated but done the job. Only storage was the wardrobe. Very little space in the bathroom to place toiletries for 3 people. There is no kettle or iron in the room. These are extra and payable at reception. The house keeping staff were very nice. Cant say too much about the rest of the staff tbh. There was a big bar inside but it was never opened while I we were there depite it been July. I asked about night time entertainment at the reception and they couldn't help me. They said to go look at the screen beside the lifts but there was nothing on the dispaly any of the nights so we always went out. We were half board. The food wasn't great. Always very cold. Now I know buffet food is never warm but this was on another level. The Cabonara was so cold the white sauce was like paste. Evey day it was chicken or Turkey and Pork. So if you like these meats served cold then you will be ok. There was a roof top pool but it is covered overhead and in 39 degrees it was like a green house. The roof top bar doesnt open during the day. It only opens around 6 in the evenings. The main pool area was packed every day with not enough sunbeds. The seating area around the pool was always filty to the extent where you had to clear a table yourself if you wanted to sit down. The snacks were expensive and the drink was really expensive here. I was charged €8 for a bicardi and a dash of sprite and I also paid €3 for a glass of Sprite that turned out to be just soda water and had to give it back. The location is good. You are about 5 min walk to the main square. But if you want to go the beach you have to get the lift down to the ground level or walk down a rather steep winding road. The lift is a public lift and is right beside the hotel. Then theres a small flight of steps when you get out of the lift. The lift is 50c each way to use so make sure you have cash. Sun loungers on the beach are €10 each with an umberella. Theres bars around the hotel and plenty of shops. But if you want live music you will have to go towards the beach for that. We went to McGuinneses bar (Taxi cost €5) and we had a great time there plus the drinks were cheaper too. So to finish I would advise to pick another hotel that is worth your hard earned money. This hotel is very dated and could do with a make over. I dont know who was handing out the stars for hotels the day this hotel got them but I would say this hotel would be lucky if I graded it a 3 star.