We enjoyed our stay overall. The hotel sits directly across from East Beach, and the Spanish-Mexican architecture is beautiful — the exterior and courtyards are genuinely lovely. The interiors are noticeably darker than the outside would suggest, which took some getting used to.
The free bike rental was a highlight and a great way to see the waterfront. The valet parking staff were very helpful, though street parking around the hotel was a real challenge, especially on weekends. The pool is on the small side, but the hot tub was fine.
Worth knowing about the location: you’re right on the beach, but it’s a 30–40 minute walk to the wharf and the main restaurant and activity area downtown — the bikes helped a lot here.
Our main complaint was the AC unit in the room, which was loud. Even after shutting it off at night, it kept making a gurgling noise.
Electric car charging station