Last April-2017-I spent a few nights at this hotel and was very satisfied.I had a private room on the second floor.The room was very large,super clean and very attractive.Check-in was handled promptly and from the start I was made to feel very welcome.The room was well furnished and was servicsd daily.Food was not available there but there were plenty of decent places to eat nearby.I would like to pay tribute to the staff-especially to Daniel-who were most helpful at all times,eve arranging a taxi to the airport on my final morning.There is a travel agency as part of the hotel and this was very convenient,organising a number of full-day and half-day trips for me....This is an ideal place to stay while in Trujillo as it is only a short walk from Plaza de Armas.I can recommend it very highly and award ot...
Read moreWith no less than 70 rooms in this substantial colonial mansion, there are lots of comings and goings here. The rooms vary quite a lot in size albeit quite sparsely furnished; ask for what you want. Lots of shady sitting places; On the top (3rd) floor you will not only see the Plaza cathedral but enjoy the chimes of the clock, although in the full sun these rooms can get quite hot in the summer during the day. Take your choice. Continental breakfast arrangements are slightly eccentric - you go next door to choose one of three permutations; nice setting, but do not expect to be overwhelmed by an enthusiastic welcome. On the contrary, the Hostal Colonial staff are without exception highly helpful. Thank you for a very comfortable and good...
Read moreLike most of the old Republican houses turned into hotels, the visual is good but the detail problematic.||Elegant public areas, wood panelling, cool tiles, courtyard and plants.||But the actual facilities are sometimes basic. My room had a simple Yale lock on it and the French window onto a common passageway just a latch. Not for the fainthearted!||Only one tap on the wash basin- how do they shave in cold water?||Reception is 24 hours and efficient.||Lot of children running around till quite late.||Room cleaned every day. Good personalised toiletries.||Breakfast in cafe joined on was simple but fine. Proper coffee and decent bread and butter.||Paid 80 S in the week of Marinera final when...
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