Having lived in Spain for over 14 years we were quite prepared for the fact that the food was only luke-warm [or in some instances, cold] and also the fact that, due to the economic situation, there were only a few people staying in the hotel [about 25 - 30 over the weekend] what we were not prepared for - and have never found in any other hotel in Spain - was the complete lack of atmosphere in this hotel. Of the four nights we stayed, we were the only ones in the lounge on three of them. On two occassions we asked staff if some music could be played to releive the feeling that one was on the 'Marie Celeste' but both times were told there was none available.
If the lounge had been made morfe welcoming other guests who looked in, and quicjkly left, may have been tempted to stay. The brochure did advertise entertainment - but didn't say when!!!
As my husband is in his 80's we are happier sitting together playing 'Scrabble' than going out at night. But on two occassions went up to our room as it was less daunting than sitting in the empty lounge.
- Stella Maris Santa Pola
