This hotel is a mixed bag...highs, lows, and one that could go either way depending on your preferences. I'd say closer to 2.5 stars. Here we go:
Highs
1. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to be kind. For example, we had parked our rental car about a block away, and as soon as the space out front of the hotel opened up, the owners came into the breakfast area and said they'd hold the spot for us. Keep in mind though I speak Spanish...I don't think they speak a lot of English.
2. The architecture is STUNNING...see photo of the courtyard. I could sit out there all day!
3. The rooms feature beautiful old furniture, as well as local handicrafts and tapestries.
4. You control the temperature in your room...you are given a remote control for it at check-in with your key.
5. They give you 2 bottles of water a day...good for gringoes who can't handle the water to brush their teeth with!
Lows
1. The bathroom is super small. Toilet and shower right next to each other, and the shower faucet sprays water in a way that feels like little pin pricks.
2. Room smelled a bit musty on the first two floors.
3. Spotty wifi.
4. Free breakfast was meager and average tasting...pan dulce (sweet bread) with fruit, juice, and coffee or tea. You can pay for eggs and other breakfast staples.
Could Go Either Way
1. Each room is made up of three narrow floors. Historic and charming for some, and for others a pain to schlep your stuff up narrow stairs to third floor where everything is.
Summary
Would I stay again? Probably not but gosh darn it the employees are so friendly and the architecture is beautiful!
Insiders tip: Free parking means parallel parking on a narrow street. read more