Pio XII Apartments

Good two bed apt in a convenient location. There's a metro and bus stop outside. Supermarket and shopping centre across the road. It's walking distance to the zoo also which should be on everyone's to do lunch at whilst in Valencia as it's outstanding. The entrance is scruffy and there's a main road directly in front of the property. It's not got any wow factor really but it's ideal as a base.

When I first arrived, there was a guy sitting in the parking lot and he pointed to a spot where I was to park and told me to back in and acted like he was doing a bunch to help me. At first, I thought he was nice and possibly an employee of the hotel. But then I quickly realized he was just someone on the street hoping I would give him money For doing something that I could do myself. Then the police had to come because people were fighting outside. Then my son got locked in the bathroom because the latch on the bathroom door was stuck. It wasn’t even the deadbolt on the bathroom. It was just a regular latch that should open when you turn the door knob. We had to call the fire department who came at 2:30 in the morning to let my son out. The apartment themselves are pretty nice, but the area is not very nice and I was not impressed that the latch on the door was so old and stiff. I’m probably the only traveler who had to call the fire department, but it was not a good experience because there’s no front desk to call. There’s a Corte Ingles across the street and there’s a Domino’s downstairs so I guess there’s a couple things close by

Spotlessly clean, amazing air con and helpful staff. Metro and multiple bus stops near by plus taxis available from the taxi rank opposite by the shopping centre. Some local bars, restaurants in surrounding streets and chain restaurants in the shopping centre opposite. Large supermarket opposite, handy for self catering.

I expected a bigger place from the photos listed and staff was not overly friendly. We had to dispose of our own trash into separate recycling bins outside down the street a bit. That bothered me ! Upon entering, our sliding door to the balcony had no locking mechanism, our iron didn't work and the TV wouldn't turn on...they were immediately fixed after I mentioned it to staff. But the entrance door was overkill super heavy duty, not sure why ! But it was secure. And walls are thin, you can hear your neighbours easily. Overall, I wouldn't return.

Apartment was spotlessly clean. Location is slightly out of central Valencia but lots of transport options and we walked as well as using metro and trams. Amenities were also excellent - we managed to do some washing :)