Balcones de Venecia

The hotel itself is fairly nice. It contains comfortable rooms for the economic price. However, nothing luxurious. Be aware that everyone else can hear what goes on in behind the closed door of your room due to the way the floor plan is arranged. Common areas are extremely small and the continental bkfst included pretty much included buttered toast and coffee while I was there. The hotel location is in Getsemani & not within the walled historical city. A short walking distance (5 minutes) from the walled historical city. Its location can be seen as a seedy neighborhood by many if not accustomed to experiencing the different local lifestyle enviornments other than what is usually presented to the average tourist. There is no hot water in the hotel, but then again the temperatures are constantly hot & humid so that worked out fine (for me anyways). Beds are comfortable with fresh linen and plush pillows.

Pros: The price was good and the staff pretty friendly and willing to help and go the extra mile.

Cons: I did not agree with the management in that they controlled the a/c use for the room. I also did not like that they tried to charge me for days I did not use the room. They initially were not helpful whatsoever w/my decision to relocate.