Wellness Penzión Vila Mery

The hotel is located in a quiet area by a stream. The yard surrounding the hotel is quite roomy and would be a great place for children. While the room was adequate, it provided few amenities. The couch in our room was so uncomfortable that in order to sit on it, we had to place a blanket as a cushion. The walking distance to downtown proved to be much much longer than we had been led to believe.

Check in was a little confusing (finding the office) and we weren't given much information. After reading the other reviews of how engaging the owner was, I was left with the key and information about breakfast. Positives: Location is close to town and the train/bus station. Bed was comfortable, good water pressure, wifi was fast and the room was clean. My favorite was the terrace which overlooks the gorgeous garden area. Breakfast was a la carte because we were one of few guests at the time. It was plentiful and the espresso machine was great! Drawbacks: Although the owner was sighted many times while we were at breakfast or sitting in the garden, there was zero engagement with us. I expected the owner to interact in some way such as "how's your visit going?" or "do you need any information about the area?" One of the reasons I like to stay at smaller establishments is the ability to get great local information from the owner/manager. Another drawback for me was the room ~ it was painted in red swirls. Not my aesthetic and definitely not a calming color. We ended up leaving a few days early and I will likely not return to this vila. It was just OK and not the welcoming place I imagined it would be,