Casa Monte Victoria

Perfect place to stay if you don't mind climbing stairs/hills. We opted for walking everywhere since the parking on the street seemed a little tight. By the end of the stay we had built very strong leg muscles :)

This apartment was a good size with enough drawers and wardrobe space. A surprise when opening a wardrobe door to find a neatly fitted full size fridge, cutlery and crockery was provided and kettle and coffee machine. Plus dishcloth and washing up liquid! Everything was clean and tidy and the bed although it felt a little soft when sitting on, was very comfortable to sleep in. There was also a 2 stool breakfast bar plus one chair to sit down. Our view was overlooking the street but with double glazing, louvered window shutters and shutters on the inside it remained cool and almost soundproof. The air conditioning unit was 1st class. We arrived at the airport at 11:00hrs and because when I phoned the “hotel” (there was no-one on duty the whole 5 days we were there) as we weren’t allowed in until 15:00hrs I was told there was nowhere in the hotel to leave our luggage. So we sat around the airport for 3 hours. When we arrived at the “hotel” we found that in the foyer were about 6 large cupboards in which suitcases would have fitted! The cupboards however didn’t have locks! The system to get in when you arrive is simple. The “hotel” sends you an e-mail the day before you arrive, it contains the code to open the front door and a code to enter your room. When you enter the code to the front door a handle on the door lights up and flashes, you then turn the handle clockwise to open the door. There is a lift in the building down a corridor on the right.We would stay here again!

It appears a little away from the old town & the major tourist venues until you explore the pathways in the neighbourhood but be prepared for steps & hills!( good cardio!) I enjoyed it & was comfortable with the high tech remote check in & access process.( I qualify as a tech dinosaur at 74.) I would definitely go back there. The traditional was well married with the contemporary with a microwave, coffeemaker & kettle in each room so you could easy self cater. A great find!