Slice of heaven
Review Submitted: May 18, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2007
Location- Our place was cliffside, <50 steps downhill to a clothing optional beach; 2 minute walk to the marina with great restaurants and a couple of convenience stores and 15 minutes to town center. The area is hilly with stairs everywhere but are only a mild physical challenge. From BCN airport, get a door to door car hire and be at Las Palomas in 45 mins. Mention’s been made below of safety issues but we never once felt threatened nor did the locals display contempt. The complex does have through paths which creates some foot-traffic among locals and tourists so that passers-by are sometimes heard from the balcony and master bedroom but we never found the noise particularly bothersome.
The property- Our space included a rear entrance bedroom, an upstairs bathroom, a full kitchen, a dining room and adjoining living room that opened to a balcony with spectacular views of the ocean, Sitges, and the sunset. An outdoor spiral metal staircase led from the balcony to the rooftop sundeck. Downstairs was the master bedroom, another full bathroom, and an additional rear bedroom. The apartment was equipped with cooling units throughout. Overall, the furnishings and linens are a bit worn and dated as are the tvs and appliances but all were perfectly functional and amply comfortable. It’s most helpful to view the videos in the owner’s website in addition to the pictures to get a real feel for the décor and ambience to see if they suit your taste, keeping in mind that this is more a home than a hotel.
The service- Elias and Jose couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating with planning and preparation, especially with honoring discounted room and currency exchange rates. We had a booking issue in that Jose had inadvertently scheduled an arrival on our last night stay but he made up for the mistake by prorating our stay and giving us free airport transportation. Greeter Oliver gives a thorough orientation and helpful starter tips. He remained available throughout as when an A/C issue arose, necessitating service which was thankfully provided during and not after our stay.
Value- For all the room, comfort, convenience, location, and sweeping views, it’s hard to beat Las Palomas. Compared to the astronomic costs of hotel suites, these sea-front properties are the best bargains to be had anywhere. We couldn’t pay a bigger compliment to Las Palomas than booking a repeat stay; so we did and are looking forward to our return in August 2008.
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are very proud of our guests and we try to pamper them as much as we can Elias
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