HO By Olivencia Ciudad de Jaén
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you are driving, want easy motorway access and free parking, and like a generous breakfast. If you want to walk to the cathedral or the old town, it is the wrong base: they are more than an hour away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
HO By Olivencia Ciudad de Jaén is our Luxury pick for Jaén. It is a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 8.9 out of 10 from 4,932 reviews. It suits road trippers and business travellers with a car: guests praise the easy motorway access and ample parking, and the property lists free parking, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and air conditioning. Pets are also tagged as allowed, so check the policy.
Skip it if you do not have a car and want to explore the city on foot. The main sights in our data are all about 6 km away. Travellers who expect a full set of toiletries should also note the complaint below.
Location and getting around
The address is Autovia Bailen - Motril, Km. 36-37, on the motorway rather than in town. Guests rate the location 8.3 and value the easy access and parking.
Distances to the sights are long. Plaza de Toros de Jaén is about 5.7 km away, roughly 71 minutes on foot. Jaén Cathedral is 6.1 km, about 76 minutes. The Castle of Santa Catalina (Jaén) is 6.2 km, around 78 minutes. All three are far, so plan on driving, public transport or a taxi. These walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Two things get the most praise. The location works well for drivers, with quick motorway access and plenty of parking. Breakfast is the other highlight: an extensive buffet with fresh orange juice and a wide variety of items.
The recurring complaint is about bathrooms. They are described as large and clean, but basic toiletries such as conditioner and toothpaste are often missing. Bring your own. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €87.00 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. It was about 3% below the sample median of €89.26.
Jaén is an unusual case. Our Budget pick, Infanta Cristina, is also a 4-star and was the same €87 a night, with a lower score of 8.4. Our Best Value pick, Parador de Jaén, is a 4-star with the same 8.9 score, at €135.15 a night.
So at the reference dates this Luxury pick cost no more than the Budget one and scored higher. The trade-off is location: it sits on the motorway, not in town. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check before comparing.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Jaén, a small sample. HO By Olivencia shared first place on review score. For the Luxury slot we prefer five-star hotels, and a four-star can only fill it with a score of at least 8.5. With 8.9 from nearly 5,000 reviews, it qualified clearly.
Before you book
Make sure the motorway location fits your plans, and arrange transport into Jaén if you will sightsee. Pack your own toiletries. Ask whether breakfast is included and check pool opening times for November. Confirm the pet policy if needed, review the cancellation terms and compare today's price with the €87.00 reference.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is HO By Olivencia Ciudad de Jaén from the cathedral?
Jaén Cathedral is about 6.1 km away, roughly 76 minutes on foot. You will need a car, public transport or a taxi.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property, and guests mention ample spaces. Confirm availability for your dates.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with fresh orange juice and many options. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Are toiletries provided?
Guests often report missing basics such as conditioner and toothpaste. It is safer to bring your own.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €87.00 per night. Check today's price for your own dates.