Aviles is the closest town to Asturias airport and a perfect place to spend a night if you have an afternoon flight into the area. The town centre is small with a pretty pedestrianised town square and an attractive park nearby. There are numerous shops and restaurants on the roads radiating from the square. The NH Palacio de Ferrera is situated on the town square. It is a lovely little 5-star hotel. I maintains the personal touch and doesn't feel like a big international hotel - probably because it isn't. We had an excellent weekend deal online for EUR90/night room only. The hotel has direct access by lift to the underground carpark. The hotel is not a palace but actually a stately home with lovely brickwork and staircases and has been tastefully modernised to provide you with a little bit of luxury. Our room was in the annexe, of a reasonable size, and had all the 5-star bits and bobs that you would expect, including dressing gowns and free internet access. Because of the hotel's excellent location, you can easily pop into bar or restaurant for a glass of sidra or a meal witout walking too far. Also after check-out, you are quickly in your car and out on the open road to continue your tour. Aviles has a very different feel from Gijon and Oviedo and well worth a half-day/overnight particularly as the NH Palacio de Ferrera gives you a hidden, original and exclusive piece of luxury during your stay.

Oh, Aviles! What can I say about this city? I was horrified on the drive in as we passed dozens of factories spewing large, thick, dark clouds of smoke -- all of which seemed to gather directly above this apparently charmless place. The hotel is located off the main square, and there is a convenient (but not free) underground parking garage. The building is newly refurbished, and -- being a part of the NH hotel chain -- perfectly respectable. There is a very nice garden out back, which is only accessible to guests. Worth a wander. The furnishings are OK, though it seemed to me the decor was thrown together on the cheap with little imagination. (For example, some of the furniture felt wobbly.) I can't vouch for the integrity of the rooms in a couple years' time, but for now -- they're fine. There is not much to see in Aviles. I was fascinated by the place -- kept thinking how horrible it would be to live there, and yet -- by the end of our stay, I was sad to leave. In a strange way, it reminded me of THAT TOWN... the one you grow up in, then spend the rest of your life running away from. It felt both awful and familiar. We stayed 2 days -- too long in my opinon. The only real highlight of our stay: a drive to the coast, which was lush, green, rural, and authentic. Reminded me of the Irish coast -- no joke.

Nous avons découvert la chaine NH Hoteles que nous ne connaissions pas. Très bonne surprise ! L'hotel (très récent: il date de 3 ou 4 ans) est un ancien Palais en plein centre historique d'Avilès (mais il n'y a pas de problème pour le parking). La décoration ancienne est très belle dans le lobby, restaurant et les chambres sont très modernes et confortables. Nous avons dîné au restaurant de l'hotel qui sert une excellente cuisine. Le personnel est aussi très accueillant et pros (check-in très rapide), beaucoup d'entre eux parlent français. Le seul bémol est la banlieue d'Avilès : c'est une ancienne ville industrielle, et on voit encore les anciennes cheminées des acieries. Sans doute, le meilleur hotel de la région

I have just returned from a trip to Aviles. It was the most pleasant experience. The city is beautiful. The people are welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious and the Palacio De Ferrera Hotel is fabulous. The lifestyle is very rich in the Asturian tradition which was fun to learn about and to see. The locals are very proud of their traditions and love to share them. We were there during the festival of St. Augustin and I can only say that the city of Aviles knows how to throw a nice party. The festival was all over the city with music, art, childrens activities, beer festivals, fireworks, etc. It was so much fun! I would love to take my children to Aviles for a vacation. (ages 11 to 18) It seems like the city is very "kid" friendly and the people there encourage children to have fun. I can't wait to return.

Quite why the NH chain decided to open a fabulous, five-star hotel in the rather run-down, poor town of Aviles is anybody's guess, but visitors to Asturias can be well pleased that they did as the Palacio de Ferrera is a marvellous place to stay. Rooms are large and exceptionally well-appointed, and are beautifully decorated and furnished in a very sleek, contemporary style. Bathrooms are out of this world; the bath is large enough for a family of six to bathe together, and toiletries are from the best of Spanish designers. Public areas are discreetly luxurious. Staff are informal and helpful. The hotel doesn't seem to have a swimming pool, but does (apparently) boast a number of amenities such as a sauna and fitness room (although I couldn't find them), as well as meeting rooms for conferences or business events. The restaurant serves fine cuisine and room service, which is very, very reasonably priced, aims to present the guest with simple meals in the 'home-made' style. All in all a lovely hotel. And with rates of 80 Euros per double room plus tax this must be the best value in the whole of Asturias, if not Spain!