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.