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AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Reception
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Located in a historic building by the ocean, AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott offers an upscale retreat with beautiful gardens and a library to unwind. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi, car rentals on site, laundry services and dry cleaning/laundry services while enjoying multilingual staff assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Vigo, AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott is in the city center and on the waterfront. Estuary Marine Station and Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Samil Beach and Monte Aloia National Park. Galicia Sea Museum and Vigo Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
Rua Canovas del Castillo, 28, Vigo, Pontevedra, 36202

What's nearby

  • Alameda da Praza de Compostela - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Centro Comercial A Laxe - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A Pedra Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza America - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Balaidos Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vigo Guixar Station - 15 min walk
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mercado da Pedra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Na Beira - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Malauva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palacio De La Oliva - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosalía Castro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott

Upscale historic hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott and take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17.60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,012 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.60 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Palacio Universal Marriott Vigo
AC Palacio Universal
AC Palacio Universal Marriott Vigo
Ac Palacio Universal Vigo
AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott Vigo
AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott Hotel
AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott Hotel Vigo

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel Palacio Universal by Marriott located?

Located in the heart of Vigo, this historic hotel is steps from Estuary Marine Station, Alameda da Praza de Compostela, and Centro Comercial A Laxe. A Pedra Market and Príncipe Street are also within 5 minutes. Vigo Guixar Station is 15 minutes by foot and Vigo (YJR-Vigo-Guixar Train Station) is 15 minutes.

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