Hotel Gonzalez

I received a warm and attentive welcome; the staff person at Reception had made a frantic attempt to contact me about the hours of check-in, and he'd sent an email to my home computer in Canada. I think this was because I arrived at 4pm local time, and he was about to leave his shift. Although a new staffer would be at the desk, he was waiting for me to show up. I was not yet used to the daily time-table in Spain, with the customary siesta. The real problem is that I did not have a cell phone, and it is almost universally assumed that everyone has total 100% connection all of the time. He assumed that I would receive his email, and reply to him. As it turned out, I arrived from Málaga just in time, according to my plans, and he was very gracious in waiting for me and in making helpful suggestions about getting around in Córdoba. My room was very quiet, overlooking the interior courtyard of the building. The bed was firm, just as I like it. The Hotel is non-smoking and very clean, and is in an ideal location, opposite Plaza Juda Levi, a short walk around the Judería and to the Mezquita and the entire old town. There is an interesting art gallery/museum just next door dedicated to the work of a respected local artist, who gave his collection to the City. It is also an easy walk to Paseo de la Victoria where you meet the bus to the Madinat Azahara.

It may be worth noting that the dining area is being renovated at present, but there are many good places to eat nearby with a restaurant in Plaza Juda Levi a few steps away. Other than that, I have no criticisms to make.