Hotel Elcano

great value, great location!

We had several interactions with staff all around the Elcano hotel and I must say all the staff were genuinely helpful with a nice and kind smile. It only has 8 floors and 3 elevators, so the wait is quick. The swimming pool has stairs and railing so even the elderly can get in easily. There is a large wading pool section for the kids and the sun hits that area until approximately 11:00 am in Summer. There is an ice machine on every floor next to the stairs. I loved that it has air-conditioning and a ceiling fan so you can choose. I also loved that each and every room has a beautiful ocean view. Rooms with partial views or views to other places just do Not exist in this beautiful hotel. I also liked the fact that it is conveniently located a small block away from the main Avenue, so it's less noisy. Although it's not a new hotel, it is well maintained. My room lock stopped working and I couldn't get in so I went downstairs to tell the front desk clerk about it. She immediately sent a maintenance man who delayed less than 5 minutes to arrive and fixed it. It wasn't broken actually, the batteries were dead... While he was fixing it he noticed the door wasn't as smooth as should be an he asked me for permission to oil it, so he did and left everything running smoothly. This might not be a 5 star hotel, but the employees make you feel like it is. Congratulations to all the staff and management for doing a great job. Two thumbs up!

I liked mostly everything in the Elcano hotel. I just didn't like at all that the swimming pool facilities are not open until 9 and we really enjoy swimming early, at around 7 am before the sun hits hard and before going for breakfast. I also didn't like the prices at the restaurant. I believe they're a little high. I also didn't like that the buttons to call the elevator were lacking a frame and that doesn't give a good impression to some guests that are not as easy going. Other than that, everything is great with the Elcano Hotel