The infrared heat directly warms the room which keeps the walls, floors and ceiling warm. This reduces damp, condensation and mould, plus with infrared there's no need for underfloor heating because you won't have cold floors.
The long round pillow on the bed is called a bolster, you put it behind your pillows, then put your pillows on top, this is so you can sit up in bed, it props your normal pillow up.
I SO agree you would be great Tim! When I first discovered your channel I actually thought you were a presenter for a TV home type show similar to ‘Grand Designs’ type of thing! Shows you are doing a fab job!
Infrared lights were very popular in the States in the 50s/60s. I remember them as a child. They were fantastic in the winter for warming yourself. I was surprised to see it there!
Yeah. I had some family that actually had one set up (cir. 1989 ish?). It's pretty nice tbh. A lot of hotels in Canada have or had them. The idea - from what I understand - was to dry off more quickly, and warmly. It's almost like heated floors, but from the ceiling, to give with you a warm ambience.
I've stayed in 3.5 and 4 star hotels with all the amenities that were in this hotel and a lot more besides yet were way cheaper and also included evening meals as well so not so sure about 5 stars based on amenities alone. I think you've been had or duped, no balcony is criminal given its location!!! Thank you for the videos Tim.
I binged all your videos since I found your channel. I work as a telehandler on a farm, so while working I always have your videos on. you have a great family and most importantly you're super likeable and I enjoy your content.
The house my parents bought in the sixties the bathrooms actually had infrared lights and we loved them in the winter. They warmed up the whole room so instead of getting cold when getting out of the shower it was nice and toasty.
Hi Tim, it wasn’t tomato juice, that was purée tomato that you then spread onto your toast with olive oil and salt, it’s a traditional Spanish breakfast (my favourite). Great video and looks like a nice place to stay.
I stayed in a 4* last year, about 5 mins walk away which looked far superior to this 5*! Mine had a much, much bigger room, nice balcony, good food/drink and spa facitilies AND treatments included free of charge
We love the way you make your videos Tim, especially all the detail you go into ..... it really is like we are there with you because we ALWAYS agree with your comments whether good or bad .... thank you!
Hey!another perfect video!Really cool!Lovely hotel and you show it perfectly.Have grown to love your great personality!Also again you look perfect..terrific outfit..very fit and together..cool! Your devoted fan from America
Hi Tim ! Not overly that impressed with this hotel. I'd say it's a more 4 star than 5. No bedside tables, small room ,no balcony ,and a very awkward bathroom. It had lovely views though. But I wouldn't pay that much to stay there. Thankyou for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
Hello Tim, another great video,it looks awesome especially from the window overlooking the beach.beach,hearing the sea probably wouldn't keep me awake.dinner seems looks nice.
Benidorm. Stayed in one of the towers in the new end on a hen do. An apartment. The views were insane from the balcony. Sunrise was epic. Gorgeous views from your hotel. Especially while eating dinner. Have a great weekend.
Tim. It looks fantastic. The last time I visited Benidorm was with my late parents way back in the early 1970's. How it's changed! But you've just given me the incentive to go back and stay at this delightful hotel. Looks wonderful. Well done and I just love your video clips. Thank you.
Don’t stay here! It’s stupid expensive and the whole place needs a makeover. There is a far superior 2⭐️ in the next street! Hotel Rocamar. Or some really lovely places on or near the beaches. Hotel H10 Poniente for instance.
I would highly recommend The Hotel Canfali Hotel which is right to it. Gourmet food fabulous room and excellent staff. Going back April 2024 to celebrate my mother’s 100 th birthday😅
I liked the hotel Tim and would love to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. I always take my own mug when I go away as you can get a decent sized cuppa then!
Great video Tim you look so well stunning views the hotel looked very good standard lovely blue skies and ocean shame about the negatives much as gracious Tim ❤️❤️❤️😊
The views are definitely stunning but it does make me wonder about how the hotel ratings system works… I just had a weekend getaway at Palazzo Versace, also 5 ⭐️ but not particularly comparable lol
Absolutely love your videos Tim 💕 Never been to benidorm. The hotel looks like a 2 star 🌟 Disappointing pool. It was a small jacuzzi in a conservatory 😕 Can I suggest the Atlantica sensatori crete. Beautiful 5 star experience with private or swim up rooms. Much love Alice 💕
Interesting side point, infrared in the bathroom used to be a thing in North American bathrooms 60's 70 ish. It was used to heat the bather, you could also get a tan underneath it AND... ..."infrared is a drier, purer form of heat that dries out walls from the inside, eliminating mould growth."
I was not overly impressed with this hotel. To be honest, I had never heard of Benidorm so I googled it to find out about it. The view was beautiful. Thanks, Tim. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Another excellent video, and a beautiful hotel room, with an amazing seaview Would you say the seaview is on par with the Grand Hotel in Llandudno? No? Some people are hard to please! lol
Liked and subbed, been watching your vids for a long time they randomly pop up now and again but didn't realise I wasn't subbed, you've got a great job!
Going back to 1986 my late husband and I took the children abroad for the very first time. They were 4 and 6. We didn't have much money so could only afford a one star hotel with half board. The room whilst basic was fabulous ( with a balcony) the meals were fantastic and as much as we could eat, they surprised us with an anniversary meal that included sparklers and champagne. On our coach back to the airport all the other passengers from nearby 'posh' hotels had food poisoning but us, from our one star hotel had a brilliant time! We learnt that luxury is not always best!
Lovely room, the bolster I would definitely use to prop myself up when reading, the back of the bed is clearly cleverly doubles up as a bedside table… the Spanish don’t drink a lot of tea so that’s why the cups aren’t English sized but then you are in Spain… infrared light is a lovely touch used for comfort and well being…
5 star ? I've been in airport hotels nicer than that. Ok, the view is great but I've seen 3 star Benidorm hotels with similar views from balconies. Thanks for sharing - now I know where not to stay when visiting Benidorm 😄 (By the way - LOVE your videos!!)
It is a beautiful hotel and the view is stunning. But then Tim, like I said before, if you go to Altea, you get a lot more space and a proper balcony. It actually looks very similar to the hotel in Altea. I wonder if they all have those coffee machines!. As always a relaxing interesting watch. Thanks Tim.
If Benidorm done 5 star hotels, oh they have and its exactly what I thought it would be lol Great video Tim had my Mrs laughing and angry at the same time
Tim, Gaby would have loved the fizzy in the room can imagine you 2 sat there with a cava doing a live. Not sure I’d wanna do the hill every time. Great vlog as always thank you.
I don't know if it had anything to do with it, but the door you were trying to open that didn't open had a sign that said "CLOSED". Not sure why it would be closed though. I absolutely love all of your videos, Tim. They've helped me immensely during this difficult winter.
The infrared light is and olschool thing for 1 drying your hair out a bit and 2 lightly working on your tan while getting ready for the day. Super weird. They also help fry the bathroom out
For some reason my reminders not working keep missing you. Just to say what we expect from other countries for a 4☆ or 5☆ is definitely not the same as the UK. Loving the series
The red light is a heater Tim for the winter season . I’ve stayed there and I like the hotel it’s not 5 star but pretty nice great views , we come up from Alicante area when at holiday home and go to the Benidorm palace to a show .
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NOOOOOOOOO!
Where’s the link for the other hotel?
yes been twice i loved it
I wouldn’t go now but I went when I was 20 and it was a blast. Very clubby vibe in certain parts and quite a nicely maintained placed really.
The infra-red light is for when you're traveling with your emotional support lizard.
I'd definitely want a balcony. Everything else I could cope with but being able to sit out in the evening/morning on the balcony is the best!
The infrared heat directly warms the room which keeps the walls, floors and ceiling warm. This reduces damp, condensation and mould, plus with infrared there's no need for underfloor heating because you won't have cold floors.
The long round pillow on the bed is called a bolster, you put it behind your pillows, then put your pillows on top, this is so you can sit up in bed, it props your normal pillow up.
Thanks! I always thought bolsters were pretty useless, but this makes sense 🙃
My father in law used to have an infra red heater in his bathroom 40 odd years ago.
“Running machine” that says it all. Seriously ur videos are helping me plan my holidays
I had to laugh
You literally need your own channel 4 show 😂 honestly Tim have you ever done presenting before ? Your a natural love your vids
Yes a lonnnggg time ago
I SO agree you would be great Tim! When I first discovered your channel I actually thought you were a presenter for a TV home type show similar to ‘Grand Designs’ type of thing! Shows you are doing a fab job!
Tell us more Tim!
Infrared lights were very popular in the States in the 50s/60s. I remember them as a child. They were fantastic in the winter for warming yourself. I was surprised to see it there!
Yeah. I had some family that actually had one set up (cir. 1989 ish?). It's pretty nice tbh. A lot of hotels in Canada have or had them. The idea - from what I understand - was to dry off more quickly, and warmly. It's almost like heated floors, but from the ceiling, to give with you a warm ambience.
I've stayed in 3.5 and 4 star hotels with all the amenities that were in this hotel and a lot more besides yet were way cheaper and also included evening meals as well so not so sure about 5 stars based on amenities alone. I think you've been had or duped, no balcony is criminal given its location!!! Thank you for the videos Tim.
Just remember where this hotel is… Benidorm. I mean, what do you expect?
I know they missed out on that !
OMG, I'd faint looking at that view....how amazing..wow!
The tomato you drank is actually to put on your toast. Very common for breakfast in Spain. Pan con tomate/ tomaca
Lololol
Pan am boli
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You should be a presenter Tim you are a natural to TV love watching all ya videos 😊😊
I binged all your videos since I found your channel. I work as a telehandler on a farm, so while working I always have your videos on. you have a great family and most importantly you're super likeable and I enjoy your content.
Wow, thank you!
You’re lucky you can drive a T/H and watch vids.
If I booked 5* and got that I'd be bloody furious lol...also I'm not sure that lonely prawn had been de veined...oh loved this one..thanks Tim 🎉
the kitty and the sea gulls would of been my favorite thing about that stay
Would HAVE been. Would've = would have. Apologies for correcting - a bit rude, I know, but it's stronger than me 😅
The house my parents bought in the sixties the bathrooms actually had infrared lights and we loved them in the winter. They warmed up the whole room so instead of getting cold when getting out of the shower it was nice and toasty.
Another EXCELLENT hotel critique. You should definitely have your own TV show. Carry on the excellent work, can’t wait to watch the next one 👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Tim, it wasn’t tomato juice, that was purée tomato that you then spread onto your toast with olive oil and salt, it’s a traditional Spanish breakfast (my favourite). Great video and looks like a nice place to stay.
I know I'm an idiot lol
You forget the black and white pepper…
Best topped with Serrano ham 😋
it tastes so good on the bread
💕🤣😂🤣😂 I would have done the same! I learned something new today 😂🤣😂🤣💕
What a view beautiful. I would love that but what a small swimming pool
Just to add…LOVE your video’s Tim & Gabby too, and always happy to see a new one pop up!❤️👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you
@18:20 Getting “eyed-up” by the seagull 😂🤣
I stayed in a 4* last year, about 5 mins walk away which looked far superior to this 5*! Mine had a much, much bigger room, nice balcony, good food/drink and spa facitilies AND treatments included free of charge
Great as always, hilarious food review, please do more.
Great video as usual Tim. Keep up the great work. Really enjoy these types of videos always looking forward to what coming next.
Thanks 👍
I love your videos! They are the BEST!! Makes me really feel as though I am on holiday!!
We love the way you make your videos Tim, especially all the detail you go into ..... it really is like we are there with you because we ALWAYS agree with your comments whether good or bad .... thank you!
I appreciate that!
Yes here here 💯🥂
The ginger cat at the end 😍😍😍
I think the shelf above the bed takes the place of side tables quite nicely.
Hey!another perfect video!Really cool!Lovely hotel and you show it perfectly.Have grown to love your great personality!Also again you look perfect..terrific outfit..very fit and together..cool!
Your devoted fan from America
thanks Tricia
Love 5 star Hotel,lovely views, l would love a Balcony room, room so sparkly clean,
Hi Tim ! Not overly that impressed with this hotel. I'd say it's a more 4 star than 5. No bedside tables, small room ,no balcony ,and a very awkward bathroom. It had lovely views though. But I wouldn't pay that much to stay there. Thankyou for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
I agree with you for sure on this!
Hello Tim, another great video,it looks awesome especially from the window overlooking the beach.beach,hearing the sea probably wouldn't keep me awake.dinner seems looks nice.
Oh wow - not what I expected at all when you opened the door to that room. Also, WHAT a view!
The infrared is used for drying! That is so cool! 😎
I totally need that round pillow!
💕the tube pillow is great during a light hearted pillow fight!💕
Benidorm. Stayed in one of the towers in the new end on a hen do. An apartment. The views were insane from the balcony. Sunrise was epic.
Gorgeous views from your hotel. Especially while eating dinner.
Have a great weekend.
Tim. It looks fantastic. The last time I visited Benidorm was with my late parents way back in the early 1970's. How it's changed! But you've just given me the incentive to go back and stay at this delightful hotel. Looks wonderful. Well done and I just love your video clips. Thank you.
wow yes I reckon you will see a big difference !
Don’t stay here! It’s stupid expensive and the whole place needs a makeover. There is a far superior 2⭐️ in the next street! Hotel Rocamar.
Or some really lovely places on or near the beaches. Hotel H10 Poniente for instance.
I would highly recommend The Hotel Canfali Hotel which is right to it. Gourmet food fabulous room and excellent staff. Going back April 2024 to celebrate my mother’s 100 th birthday😅
Yes it's my favourite in benidorm
Love your videos Tim, only recently discovered them and currently working my way through them 👍🏻
Welcome aboard! ben
I liked the hotel Tim and would love to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. I always take my own mug when I go away as you can get a decent sized cuppa then!
So British…😂
The gated off steps are access to the beach from our apartment block apparently, never used them!
Love that view pretty amazing , we stayed in a boutique hotel in Nice had a real personal touch .
Thank you for your review, that was extremely enjoyable and very informative as always. Senor, gracias!
My pleasure!
looking forward to watching it on my tv as one eye sight.😊
The food had my mouth watering! Great video as always!!☀️🌴
Hi Tim , great video as usual , fantastastic ideas and views . Keep going
The infrared warning lights were used in the “olden” days in the US in the 1940s up until the 1960s or so. Very common here.
Another great and fascinating video Tim 👍 All the best from Stoke -on-Trent!
Thanks Wayne
The long roll pillow is for side sleepers, you drape an arm and leg over it . . Very comfy 🎉💤
They had one of those water jets and stones in a spa I went to. They alternate between cold and hot water whilst you walk across the stones.
Great video Tim you look so well stunning views the hotel looked very good standard lovely blue skies and ocean shame about the negatives much as gracious Tim ❤️❤️❤️😊
The view from your room took me back to 1973(yes I'm old!!) When I worked as a nanny in benidorm ... Happy memories 😂
I've always wondered what this hotel was like so thank you!
Our pleasure!
Love videos like this. More more!! I also enjoyed the budget Benidorm video too😊
Thank you!
@@WalkWithMeTim you're welcome! ❤️❤️
The bolster is always used by my sons to have Star Wars type battles with!
Red heating lights in the bathroom were very popular in US hotels back in the day!
great spot on the edge of the old town amazing views breakfast on the terrace love it 💕
Just found your channel Tim and its absolutely amazing. I love all your detail. Keep them coming ❤
Welcome aboard!
@@WalkWithMeTim Thanks Tim.
The views are definitely stunning but it does make me wonder about how the hotel ratings system works… I just had a weekend getaway at Palazzo Versace, also 5 ⭐️ but not particularly comparable lol
Absolutely love your videos Tim 💕 Never been to benidorm.
The hotel looks like a 2 star 🌟 Disappointing pool. It was a small jacuzzi in a conservatory 😕
Can I suggest the Atlantica sensatori crete.
Beautiful 5 star experience with private or swim up rooms. Much love Alice 💕
12:27 made me think Hot Rocks for walking on. I have seen that in the past. However the fact looks like jets makes me wonder it's not Hot Rocks.
Interesting side point, infrared in the bathroom used to be a thing in North American bathrooms 60's 70 ish. It was used to heat the bather, you could also get a tan underneath it AND...
..."infrared is a drier, purer form of heat that dries out walls from the inside, eliminating mould growth."
I was not overly impressed with this hotel. To be honest, I had never heard of Benidorm so I googled it to find out about it. The view was beautiful. Thanks, Tim. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
wow - nice camera work Tim. Don't usual comment but watch a bunch. Always great content.
I appreciate that!
Another excellent video, and a beautiful hotel room, with an amazing seaview
Would you say the seaview is on par with the Grand Hotel in Llandudno? No?
Some people are hard to please! lol
Great review Tim. Many thanks.
My pleasure!
Odd with no balcony! Thank you for sharing!
Liked and subbed, been watching your vids for a long time they randomly pop up now and again but didn't realise I wasn't subbed, you've got a great job!
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks Tim as always good video look forward to the next Yvonne 😊
Thanks 👍
I like your comments. Great job! Keep going ... 👍
It's out of sync on our TV, not sure if issue with video
been sorted I think
@@WalkWithMeTim it hasn’t been sorted, still doing it
Going back to 1986 my late husband and I took the children abroad for the very first time. They were 4 and 6. We didn't have much money so could only afford a one star hotel with half board. The room whilst basic was fabulous ( with a balcony) the meals were fantastic and as much as we could eat, they surprised us with an anniversary meal that included sparklers and champagne. On our coach back to the airport all the other passengers from nearby 'posh' hotels had food poisoning but us, from our one star hotel had a brilliant time! We learnt that luxury is not always best!
5* minus ragy edges would you do a revisit anytime Tim👍
Lovely room, the bolster I would definitely use to prop myself up when reading, the back of the bed is clearly cleverly doubles up as a bedside table… the Spanish don’t drink a lot of tea so that’s why the cups aren’t English sized but then you are in Spain… infrared light is a lovely touch used for comfort and well being…
5 star ? I've been in airport hotels nicer than that. Ok, the view is great but I've seen 3 star Benidorm hotels with similar views from balconies. Thanks for sharing - now I know where not to stay when visiting Benidorm 😄 (By the way - LOVE your videos!!)
thanks :-)
Agree with you there! I wouldn’t stay I dont think, unless it was a much lower price(but even then?)
Oasis apartments have one of the best views in Benidorm and cheap too. We got a room for £180 for 4 nights.
I have tried to watch this video on 2 different devices and when you go into the spa area the audio goes completely out of sync 😢
That's so strange 😕
looking forward to watching this! i love your videos! 😁
Thank you! 😃
Been to flamingo oasis Lv it mad for sun beds tho but hotel Robin Hood just outside benny was amazing
It's a heat lamp to keep the bathroom warm after you get out of the shower.
It is a beautiful hotel and the view is stunning.
But then Tim, like I said before, if you go to Altea, you get a lot more space and a proper balcony.
It actually looks very similar to the hotel in Altea.
I wonder if they all have those coffee machines!.
As always a relaxing interesting watch. Thanks Tim.
Noted
That's why it's a boutique hotel furniture shabby chic
Visited Benidorm once, stayed in “grand Bali “ hotel, was quite nice there
I have to say Tim ! Your the best holiday pundit, Whicker and co .. all them shows ?!? Your the deal 👍
Just looked up this hotel as we are thinking of Benidorm next year,but wow it’s very expensive for such a small room!!
If Benidorm done 5 star hotels, oh they have and its exactly what I thought it would be lol Great video Tim had my Mrs laughing and angry at the same time
lol thanks Jay
Great job finding the crumblies. Seems picky but attaining a white glover level is desirable.
Those tiny glass dishes with the lids,I want them😊!
Sea bass is lovely flavour. 😋
Tim, Gaby would have loved the fizzy in the room can imagine you 2 sat there with a cava doing a live. Not sure I’d wanna do the hill every time. Great vlog as always thank you.
ha ha ha
Hello 👋 love your videos ,great presenting .
Lovely family 👪 ❤x
Thank you so much 🤗
Amazing as always
Thanks again!
I don't know if it had anything to do with it, but the door you were trying to open that didn't open had a sign that said "CLOSED". Not sure why it would be closed though. I absolutely love all of your videos, Tim. They've helped me immensely during this difficult winter.
The infrared light is and olschool thing for 1 drying your hair out a bit and 2 lightly working on your tan while getting ready for the day. Super weird. They also help fry the bathroom out
Tim I love watching your vlogs you are So good at this
For some reason my reminders not working keep missing you.
Just to say what we expect from other countries for a 4☆ or 5☆ is definitely not the same as the UK.
Loving the series
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Great vlog as always Tim! @8:49 you did miss out the fact that they're not just any slippers, they're complimentary slippers!
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*Congratulations 190K*
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks Tim 🎉
The red light is a heater Tim for the winter season . I’ve stayed there and I like the hotel it’s not 5 star but pretty nice great views , we come up from Alicante area when at holiday home and go to the Benidorm palace to a show .