Hotel Do Colegio

Facilities: The hotel boasts modern and comfortable rooms, a soundproof environment, and a refreshing open-air swimming pool in the inner courtyard. Despite some rooms being dated, they are clean and functional, and the reception area is notably lovely.(based on 1 review)

The location is very good: It only takes about 10 minutes to walk to the waterfront. Another plus: It’s very close to the pickup point for van tours of the island. There’s a step at the entrance of the hotel. After that, ramps and elevators are available. The lobby is stunning with stone arches, moody lighting and plenty of seating. The staff are friendly and speak English. We had a superior room in the old part of the building on the second floor. It’s a large, attractive room with one big bed (not two pushed together), a sofa, a coffee table and two large windows with a view of rooftops. Despite facing the street in front of the hotel, which can get noisy because there’s a popular pizza place near the hotel, it is very quiet. We appreciated having an empty mini fridge to store water. A few minor disappointments: The room is carpeted (less sanitary that a bare floor); the safe is too small to fit a laptop and there are no instructions to on how to use it; the hangars are the annoying type that are permanently connected to the railing. The bathroom was large with plenty of counter space around the sink. The shower has a handheld option. Water pressure is good and the temperature is hot. Unfortunately, the shower is in an exceptionally deep tub that’s hard to climb into. The tub is also slippery in spots not covered by a bathmat. There is a bidet. Washcloths are provided. Bath towels are large but quite thin. Everything was very clean. The buffet breakfast was OK. It’s probably best for those who like eggs and bacon. Some local cheeses and breads are served. The small interior courtyard pool is very clean, but, sadly, is unusable because it’s very cold. I hope the hotel considers heating it. That would be perfection!