Picolo recommends · Hotel in Alicante, Spain
Hospes Amérigo
A Dominican convent in the heart of Alicante, now a stylish hotel where the pool sits on the roof and the castle watches over it.
Climb to the roof in the late afternoon and Santa Bárbara castle fills the view above the pool. Below, the old convent walls hold rooms finished in stone and wood, kept light and calm against the city outside.
The old town and the Explanada sit just a few streets off, so the hotel works as a base where you walk to almost everything. A spa, a restaurant and the roof terrace mean you rarely need to plan your evenings.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hospes Amérigo
It combines a building with real history and a central address, and adds a spa and a rooftop pool on top. For a first visit to Alicante, few hotels make the city this easy to enjoy on foot.
The pool on the roof is small and gets crowded by mid afternoon, so swim in the morning. The streets around are lively, although the rooms are well sealed against the noise.
What you get
- Rooftop pool with castle view
- Spa
- Restaurant on site
- Roof terrace
- Rooms in a former convent
A day at Hospes Amérigo
- Morning
- A swim on the roof before anyone else is up.
- Midday
- Fruit and fish at the Mercado Central, a short walk away.
- Afternoon
- A slow climb up to Santa Bárbara castle for the view over the bay.
- Evening
- Tapas in the old town lanes once the heat lifts.
Location
City centre, Alicante, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Hospes Amérigo
Does Hospes Amérigo have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool on the roof with a view of Santa Bárbara castle. It is small, so it tends to be quietest in the morning and busiest in the afternoon.
Is Hospes Amérigo in the centre of Alicante?
Yes. It stands in the middle of the city, only a couple of streets from the old town and the Explanada, so you can walk to the sights and restaurants.
Is Hospes Amérigo a good choice for couples?
It suits couples well, with stylish rooms in a historic building, a spa and a roof terrace for an evening drink.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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