The Hotel Meliá Benidorm is housed in ultramodern, 26-storey twin towers, connected by an impressive glass and metal triangular structure, and set in a privileged garden, with two unique lagoon-type swimming pools as the centrepiece. The interior is modern and swish, with a cavernous, soaring, atrium-style lobby/lounge, which features plentiful comfortable seating and balconies with trailing plants. The 526 guestrooms are decorated in a soothing modern style, with white walls, crisp bed linen and light wood fittings. They are clean and well maintained, as are the tiled en suite bathrooms. There’s also a spacious, stylish bar and a vast, smart, sleek-looking buffet restaurant, which serves International cuisine. The two freeform swimming pools, divided by narrow causeway, have palm-tree islands, paved sun terraces and well-maintained lawns with shrubs.