Ed S
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This place is a bit unusual. First off, it is not easy to find. Cab drivers are a bit confused when you asked to dropped off by the Teatro Principal. Our guy who brought us from the bus station took us to the end of the street. Not exactly where our notes said to be dropped off but it did work and we found the place.||||Check-in was easy - our room was ready. the fellow at the desk took us to our room. There are rooms on the main floor, at least one with an outside entrance, some on the 2nd floor right off the kitchen and breakfast area and then two more at the top of the house. To get to the top rooms, one must climb at least 20 steps on a narrow spiral staircase. Not possible for anyone with restricted mobility! And tough to haul up luggage.||||Our rooms was at the top. It was a bit of a chore to get up and down from room. Our room was neat - interesting furniture and the beds were comfortable. The extra blankets were required because it was cold at night. Our windows to the outside were above a pedestrian walkway. There were a couple of pretty long-lasting parties down below. We should have gone down and joined in (I suspect we would be welcomed) but it was too much of a chore to get up and down from the room. The bathroom was very small and the water pressure in the shower was barely adequate. Also, the hot water took a long time.||||Outside our room in the hotel was access to a couple of decks and sitting areas. Very nice views of the city.||||The furnishing in the place was really unique. Kind of like browsing in a second hand shop.||||The communal breakfast on the 2nd floor was really good. A different item every day with yogurt, coffee etc. Also, the communal table means that you met other guests - there were folks from New York, California, Monterrey, Mexico City and Canada. Despite language differences the breakfasts were enjoyable.||||The staff at the hotel were excellent. They went out of their way to be helpful. We had to leave early in the morning and they arranged for us to be picked up by a cab (in front of the Teatro - a couple of blocks away but as close as cars can get) and they packed us a lunch, yogurt drinks and a gift of candy - very nice touch.||||There appears to be a great deal of variation in the rooms. We saw another on the rooftop that was absolutely magnificent. ||||When booking, check out the rooms carefully, especially if you have any mobility issues.