I didn't pay much for my two nights in this hotel so I wasn't expecting much. But I was pleasantly surprised.

Finding it is not easy. I was driving around southern Spain so arrived in Marbella by car. And my sat-nav tried to take me down some seriously narrow streets. I eventually abandoned the car and walked the last 100 metres. I recommend you do the same. The place is just far enough out of town that street parking is free, although you might have to drive around to find a space. But once you do, you can forget your car.

It's located in a lovely little street and the place itself consists of several small rooms. My room was small but spotless. You are given two keys on arrival - one for the outside door and one for your room. The rooms are functional. Small, clean, tidy with everything that you need to sleep and wash -- the idea being that you don't spend much time in it. And you won't because Marbella has plenty of attractions and the hotel is well situated to... more