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"Hello, Beautiful Room!" That's what we said every time we walked into our sinfully-rented pad. Although it left an indent in our wallets, we'll confess it was worth the extra Hail Maries to stay a night, if only just one.
This three-star hotel and restaurant, tucked into touristy streets steps away from the Cathedral, is decorated like a convent with religious paraphernalia, such as encased bishop robes and holy trinkets used during Semana Santa. Religious art banks the corridors leading to all the 35 rooms.
Size didn't matter in room No. 209. Our double, matrimonial room was small without a desk or a full-length mirror, but the stunning rod-iron bed and glass chandelier made us feel like we were traveling on a bigger budget. Most rooms are uniquely decorated with antique furniture. Large windows swing open to a private patio. Bathroom sinks are mounted on antique sewing machines.
A decent breakfast buffet with homemade pudding is served in a grandiose dining hall decorated like an aristocratic mansion. Guests sit down to a place setting of linen napkins and china. Coffee is self-serve from a machine.
Warning: The structure's ancient walls are so thick that Wi-Fi signals bounce off them, making it impossible to pick up a signal. That drove us nuts. So don't expect Internet access here or elsewhere in the vicinity.
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