I always read the reviews on here with interest and a pinch of salt. We all like different things and have different standards. This 3 star hotel is in a great place in the centre of bars and shops and I found the staff very friendly and helpful. As you walk in the entrance it hits you how old fashioned this place is! Every where is dark and dismal.The lights were on constantly as the the majority of the decor is dark wood,dark wallpaper and millions of plastic flower arrangements. The old style comfy chairs badly need recovering and carpets replacing. When I walked into my single person room my heart sank. It reminded me of a 1960's nursing home. The walls were painted in shades of depressing dark green. I opened my green curtains to find a shelf not a balcony! I could only use it for fresh air. The patio doors, which did not actually lock were blocked by the double bed. The old style bathroom had no window or fan and I found it difficult fitting into the shower cubicle (notes- must diet). It rained the whole of one day and I ended up stopping in my depressing room. There didn't seem any communal areas to sit, only in small groups. The bar wasn't always open or welcoming. When I arrived, although the hotel is generally cean the taps were grooved with old soap. I really wasn't expecting frayed and holey towels. Of course I cannot speak for other types of room. The hotel is a maze of stairs and corridors which are not clearly signposted. The swimming pools, sauna, lounge are on different floors, very confusing.The food was ok, obviously geared to spanish and french. I am quite fussy but I managed to have a good meal each night. The selection of breakfast pastries and evening puddings was really good. Free bubbly one night. The hotel has an attached taverna bar, this too very dark and olde worlde. The entertainment most nights was Xavia ? on his keyboard (very skilled) but more for the over 60's and children I felt. There was a flamenco show and another act one night. There were certainly no lager louts here BUT I was awakened on a few occasions by spanish children riding their scooters along the corridors! knocking on guest's doors. I had no need for an alarm as next doors shower woke me every morning. The walls are paper thin. One modern addition was the wall mounted LCD television. Sadly the only english channels I could receive were BBC world news and eurosport. I talked to my rep about being moved but this would incur a cost to me of 60 euros. I understand the hotel is only 3 star and you generally get what you pay for, but it wasn't cheap as a single person.This is a true reflection of my stay there. if you like old traditional then this hotel might suit you.