Hotel Tricks

Packing is not complete if you do not bring along your bathing suit since the best hack for this hotel comes with its full use. A destination not to be missed whether you are on the slopes or just going out and about, the indoor pool and sauna will erase the fatigue in your muscles. The real secret treasure, however, is the rooftop jacuzzi. Schedule an ascent to it in the late afternoon or early evening so that you can immerse yourself warmly while gazing at the breathtaking full panoramic vista of the city and its adjacent mountain ranges that you were watching beautifully silhouetted by the sinking sun. It’s one rich experience so many visitors take for granted.

When it comes to duty-free shopping, you have to be quite strategic. Check the customs allowances from your home country before you go to figure out how much alcohol, tobacco, and other goods you can bring back legally. The major Avinguda Meritxell may host all the big names, but better prices or uniqueness may be found in the smaller shops on the parallel streets or in the side alleys. You should always check for warranty electronics whether it is valid in your country.

You can use the hotel as a base to cover the entire country of Andorra, which is extremely tiny. Even if you have no car, rest assured, the local public bus service is good and does not charge exorbitantly. You can comfortably plan a day trip to the lovely mountain town of Ordino or to one of the ski resorts: Grandvalira or Vallnord (Pal-Arinsal) during summer for super hikings and mountain biking. The bus stops are located at a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

To have food in authenticity one must ask the hotel staff to recommend a ‘borda’. These are the traditional country Andorran restaurants usually set in old stone farmhouses that serve local mountain hearty food like grilled meats, and stews with local delicacies. There are many fine restaurants in town, but having a meal at a borda is more unique and memorable in taste of the country’s culture and is usually a short taxi ride away from downtown.