The hotel is a thoroughly re-done monastery building, about a mile out of the historic center, in quiet grounds. It is more of a business hotel than the typical small historic hotels that one finds here, but the rooms and public spaces are elegant without being overwhelming. What is overwhelming is the hotel's private art collection of old and contemporary art, all over the public spaces. A beautiful indoor Olympic-size pool (free) and the usual spa facilities are on offer. It is a 10 minute walk to the centro, but one can drive and park nearer the centro. The staff is extraordinarily and not fawningly kind.











