HOTEL CARLOS V TOLEDO SPAIN = FULL SERVICE HOTEL

IN PERFECT LOCATION AT AN STUNNINGLY GREAT VALUE

Spanish plazas can generate late night noise, but at Hotel Carlos V -- I heard zero street noises.

I was not happy that my economy room was located right in front of the pair of elevators -- but Carlos V must draw a high caliber client, because I heard none of the loud talking often associated with tipsy tourists stepping out of an elevator.

This is not a little inn or apartment that you never get service from after getting the key.

This is a truly full service hotel.

HOTEL CARLOS V TOLEDO SPAIN = FULL SERVICE HOTEL

IN PERFECT LOCATION AT AN STUNNINGLY GREAT VALUE

Hotel Carlos V Toledo’s breakfast was never ending. All kinds of hot foods, gourmet pastries, fruits, coffee, beverages -- all for 14 euros.

I went in May, an ideal time for central Spain, and the price was well below 100 euros for the room plus taxes.

My room was small, but very well appointed, spotlessly clean and with a comfortable bed and warm shower.

HOTEL CARLOS V TOLEDO SPAIN = FULL SERVICE HOTEL

IN PERFECT LOCATION AT AN STUNNINGLY GREAT VALUE

Hotel Carlos V Toledo’s location is in the heart of everything. 

Footsteps from the bus the circulates between the Renfe train station and the core of the ancient city.

The hotel is next to the Alcazar and very close to the main town square.

The cathedral and all historic sites in the upper town are a 15 minute, maybe 20 minute at the most walk from Carlos V.

HOTEL CARLOS V TOLEDO SPAIN = FULL SERVICE HOTEL

IN PERFECT LOCATION AT AN STUNNINGLY GREAT VALUE

I can't imagine staying at a property other than The Hotel Carlos V in Toledo.

It is a full service property with history and renovated rooms.

The staff is top notch -- one young front desk person went on a hunt through housekeeping with me to find a pillow more to my liking.

FORT LAUDERDALE’S THRIVE ART DISTRICT

MAY BE THE NEXT WYNWOOD – ONLY LESS EXPENSIVE AND WITH MUCH BETTER UNIVERSAL DESIGN TO BOOST WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

The Thrive Art District is just more than a mile (less than half hour walk) from the center of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

It is a hive of creativity nestled in the area of Historic Sistrunk, Progresso Village, and Flagler Village. 

It boasts upwards of 100 murals, cool mom & pop shops, places to get coffee, matcha and snacks plus a hip urban vibe.

Kudos to the developers for wheelchair ramps, barrier-free plazas and accessible parking.

The adaptive re-use of rundown warehouses space for local creative businesses did a great job of introducing accessibility for people with disabilities.

HOTEL MIAU MADRID = HIGH VALUE, PERFECT LOCATION

WITH 10 STAR STAFF AND LAVISH WARM BREAKFAST

There must be 1,000 historic buildings, boasting food, drink, dessert -- very nearby Hotel Miau Madrid.

I only used rideshare once -- on a rainy day when I was visiting an historic cemetery outside the old city.

The well-trained and warm staff gave suggestions for a pair of authentic tapas bars that were within 5 minutes walking distance.

Staff also respected my request for limited housekeeping. 

Many places ignore this, but Miau's team is on top of everything.

HOTEL MIAU MADRID = HIGH VALUE, PERFECT LOCATION

WITH 10 STAR STAFF AND LAVISH WARM BREAKFAST

The Hotel Miau Madrid's fridge is sleek looking and saves space with the wall mount. 

The only thing is it is cool, not really cold.

I could not find a knob to adjust it to a colder setting. 

While this was fine for sodas and bottled water, some milk I had for medication was not cold enough.

I worried a bit that it would spoil within a couple days, vs the 10 day expiry on the label.

 Once again, this is a very small deficiency at a very excellent boutique hotel.