First, this is no longer a "parador" (a government-run small inn). It is now a private hotel. In 2002, during our first stay, it had a decent, free breakfast, a mini-'frig in room, even a free drink when you checked in. All this is gone.
Although the room itself was clean (though musty), garbage littered the grounds below the windows. The window was rusted shut. There was no hot water in the shower. Two pieces of cold toast and bad coffee (where is the legendary Puerto Rican blend?) was $2.19. At 8 AM the restaurant was closed so we ate at the bar. "Why is the restaurant closed?" we asked. The surly clerk shrugged. "The cook's still sleeping." A stray dog and cat roamed the indoor common areas, the dog begging for food, which some guests threw from their balconies.
I've lived in Puerto Rico for six years. Do yourself a favor. Stay in San Juan. Or, better yet, vacation in the Dominican Republic. It's right next door to P.R., cheaper, and has better service.
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