Emporio Veracruz opens its doors after an extensive refurbishment of its facilities. The hotel is located on the legendary Paseo del Malecón in the Port of Veracruz, with an incomparable view of the San Juan de Ulúa Fort. Within 500 meters of the hotel you can find the Baluarte de Santiago, the Zócalo and the Naval Museum. Additionally, Veracruz International Airport (VER) is located 18 kilometers from the hotel. The Emporio Veracruz hotel offers 223 modern-style rooms and suites. The rooms are equipped with LCD screen, internet access, radio alarm clock with iPod connection, safe, minibar, telephone with voicemail, ironing kit, coffee maker, and bathroom with hairdryer and vanity mirror. Privilege room guests have access to the executive floor lounge and can enjoy select breakfast, snacks and drinks during the day. The hotel has parking at an additional cost, a tobacco shop and a spa with a variety of treatments. It also has a concierge, children's club, gym and outdoor jacuzzi, as well as three swimming pools, one of them semi-Olympic, a family pool with areas for children and a covered and heated one. For business travelers, it offers internet access, five event rooms and a business center.