Alameda Palacete

Beautiful characterful and atmospheric old building, mid 1800s, which retains many original features as it has not been ruined in the name of modernisation or 'over-restored'. Decorated attractively & creatively, in fact quite eclectic. I had a top floor 'suite' which opened onto a small balcony at the rear. No private parking, but there is a pay car park nearby. However once I'd learned to negotiate the one-way system I found on-street parking four nights consecutively within 200m. Good quiet location 5 minutes walk from the main square, & from some local bars where you can get coffee/breakfast (none offered at Alameda Palacete). I particularly enjoyed the extra glass of wine followed by a large brandy that were required late in the evening in order to get a decent night's sleep (see below).

This place scrubs up well for promotional photos, but... No plug in the washbasin. That should be made a criminal offence. A couple of lightbulbs in the room had blown (or the lamps were not working), and various fixtures & fittings were hanging loose on the walls or furniture. It would take the owners just a few minutes to check & fix these things, but they hadn't & it's so irritating. Presume they just don't care. Dust never killed anyone (quickly) but the layer on top of the bathroom mirror was thick, visible, & obvious. Hmm. Cleaning was otherwise adequate, I'm not an over-fussy person. I can sleep almost anywhere without difficulty, but the bed here was a challenge. The mattress was ridiculously uncomfortable as other reviewers have noted. I've had much better in some very humble places in developing countries.

The host was very nice

Everything was in need of maintenance,