Entry from the street is via a gate and next through the door into a spacious lobby. Check in was super smooth. The best thing about the hotel is the front desk customer service. Laura and Julian each speak great English and genuinely care about you. When Laura learned I drink only decaf coffee she offered to bring some from home. I've been to 44 countries and that was a first for me. There are 2 jacuzzi's and a pool on site, towels are supplied by the front desk. Laura gave great directions to the San Telmo area that was only a 5-10 minute walk. San Telmo has many restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. The room was spacious with a full sized refrigerator. The bed was soft and very comfortable. The only negative is the breakfast. It's basically continental with processed meats, cheeses, and breads. There's no real healthy option other than a choice of an apple or a banana. I rate them overall a 5 because the room, bed, location and customer service in Laura and Julian make up for the breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.

Definitely recommend a corner room...any of the ones ending in 03....so 303, 403 ect. You get the morning sunrise and you overlook the canal. Train can be a little noisy at night but the rest of the reasons outweigh this. Make use of the Sauna and steam room! The showers in this area are better then the ones in the rooms too :) A small kitchen is enough to self cater and cut costs but the "kitchen set" is pretty limited. A sharp knife and an egg flip were 2 things off the top of my head that i missed.