David H
Google
I'd had a long day of driving, and when I finally arrived on Calle Ballesteros in Trujillol, some of the drop off parking was blocked off, and another guest was arriving at the same time, which caused quite a little traffic jam. I quickly brought my suitcases into the lobby before rushing back to the car to move it to the hotel's parking lot, high on the hill overlooking the town. These were the most narrow streets I had driven on to date, with building walls and arches just inches from my mirrors. Medieval towns definitely weren't designed with cars in mind, but it was a fun moment, navigating the twists and turns.||Once the car was parked, an employee of the hotel, who had ridden with the guests that had arrived just before I did, led us down the stairs, into the back door, and down two separate elevators to the lobby to check in. I did the paperwork, then went back the way I came, past the door we had just entered, then to the end of the hall to my room. Here, at Eurostars Palacio Santa Marta, I had exchanged some comfort for the view. The room was small, but still big enough for me and my things, without feeling cramped. Although the room was small, the bathroom still featured a full size tub. Out my window though, was the real treat. The bell tower of Iglesia San Martín, one of the focal points of Trujillo's magnificent Plaza Mayor loomed large through the glass.. The tower was also home to a number of storks, so I took some time to photograph them after opening the window.|The bed, a single, was comfortable enough for me to sleep through the night for the two that I was here. When I first arrived, there were a number of flies in the room, and I brought this to the attention of the man at the front desk, who immediately sent someone to take care of it. Throughout my stay the staff here were friendly, and willing to help in any way they could.|The only (very minor) complaint was that this room did not have a safe; but the hotel felt very secure, so it wasn't a big deal.|This is an excellent location from which to explore all that Trujillo has to offer.