My wife and I were delighted by this hotel and rate it one of the best we have stayed at. To rate it excellent really is insufficient praise. For those wishing to visit the north of Tenerife or simply cocoon themselves for a while away from the "madding crowds ignoble strife" this hotel is ideal. The gardens are delightful and the island's Botanic Gardens are but a very short walk away
The rooms are spotlessly clean, very well appointed and mostly face Mount Teide or the sea. It is cooler on the inland side but this really is only of importance on the balconies since, as you would expect, the hotel is air conditioned. We have not rated the Spa only because we did not use it.
The breakfasts would be difficult to better. For evening meals, all three restaurants are very well worth patronising. In fact, after we has been there for a couple of days, for convenience we converted our booking to half board (which is the same as the "a la carte" menu - with the occasional small supplement for some dishes.)
What really makes this hotel stand out is the service - which is outstanding. The staff in all departments work superbly as a team and are without exception friendly and courteous. They are perhaps the hotel's greatest asset. We really felt at home! The senior staff make a point of making their rounds at meal times and chatting individually with the guests.
We cannot recommend the Hotel Botanico too highly and will certainly be returning as soon as possible.