Neal M.
Yelp
This is a fantastic place to stay! Calling it a "hotel" or "motel" draws to mind stereotypical big chains. Let me explain. Setting: El Pueblo has a campus with tall trees, grass, playground, games (horse shoes, frisbee golf, bean bag toss, etc.) picnic areas, and just nice areas to sit and talk/read. Show me a hotel/motel with that!
We had a suite. Wow. Comes with a fireplace and free firewood (a man stops by each day to refresh the firewood as needed). It has a nice table and chairs for snacking, small kitchenette with sink, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, etc. There is a sofa and king bed also.
It's the little things: Soft facial tissue and TP. Soap bars that are larger than the typical motel chip-of-soap rectangle.
I saved the best for last: the people who work there!
Front desk reception is welcoming. Plus they bake chocolate chip cookies for you everyday.
The piece de resistance is breakfast. Fresh, homemade, fruit salad everyday. Eggs, bacon, sausage, baskets and gravy, breakfast burritos and tacos, bacon/sausage and egg on a home cooked muffin, pancakes, waffles, fresh biscuits, muffins, bagels, . . . AND it is all delicious! We were there for four breakfasts, and tried to at least sample everything. Fresh coffee. A great selection of teas. And the two people manning the kitchen are obviously excellent at prep and cooking, but are just plain friendly and welcoming.
It was nice when we were there, so we ate outside on a covered "L" shaped patio.
Over the top!
Treat yourself to the best! El Pueblo!