This was the third time that my husband and I have stayed at Jr. Suites de Alba in Puerto Vallarta. The owner, Manuel, is very helpful in the booking and corresponds promptly via e-mail. He and his staff (Pepe, Jesus, Nancy, and the gang) always work hard to ensure that our stay is pleasant.
The accommodations here are very basic but if you're just looking for a place to sleep and shower, and you don't care that the cutlery doesn't match, this is a great place to stay. Some of the furniture looks a bit run down but it's functional and, really, how much time are you going to spend in the room? There is a kitchenette with basic cooking ammenities, the rooms are clean, and even though it's not right on the beach, the view from balcony is very nice.
One of the best things the Suites de Alba has going for it, is the location. It's right over the bridge in the north part of Old Town. You can walk everywhere - there's a grocery store two blocks away, the Malacon is about a five minute walk, and there's an amazing French bakery just around the corner where you can purchase fresh pastries every morning for breakfast.
Manuel also runs a jeep and car rental business so you can rent a vehicle to take some day trips up to Salulita (great surfing) or down to Mismaloya and Chico's Paradise.
Manuel has been renovating the building and they just added a rooftop pool with hot tub and deck. The building is very safe and the entrance to the courtyard is always locked.
We would highly reccommend the Suites de Alba.