International University of Andalusia

Good location close to bus / train station and ideal for exploring Jaen. Rooftop air conditioned pool great and staff very welcoming!

I picked the Pension because it was close to the town center. Check in was ok—I was there at 1230 and check in wasn’t until 1430. Fair dues, the owner gave me my room right away. The premises and the room seemed tired, worn out, and a bit grubby. Light in the passageway was an issue at night. In the bathroom there was a sulphorous odor. If you kept the bathroom door closed it didn’t get into the bedroom. The shower is small, and it was a bit like having a fight with yourself in a telephone booth. Pretty standard for Europe though. There was a thin sheet between me and the mattress which didn’t fill me with confidence. The biggest issue of all though was the noise. There was some sort of party going till 0400! Very loud. And whoever was next to my room could be heard clanging, bumping, thumping and talking. As I wrote earlier—I chose location over every else. So, I have only myself to blame. Finally, it seemed very expensive for what I got. But it is right in the middle of town.

This is a basic budget hotel. This is not a problem if the price is set accordingly. As it was the feria the price was 200euros a night and our expectation was much greater than what could be delivered. The breakfast was...not worth stopping for, the drinks machine could not produce hot water for tea. The bedroom was at best functional but smelt badly of...sewage? The staff were friendly and helpful, a redeeming feature, and the car park close.by. The situation in the middle of town is great. For 60euros a night you will be content, even 80, but anymore and I'm afraid you will be disappointed.