El Ancla
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Summary of reviewsEl Ancla hotel receives abundant praise for its exceptional location, which places guests just a few minutes' walk from a beautiful beach and within easy reach of the town center's amenities, shops and scenic promenade. The hotel is nestled in a peaceful residential area, offering a serene environment perfect for relaxation. Guests particularly enjoy the charming garden, which provides a tranquil setting for breakfast and relaxed evenings, adding to the overall appeal of the hotel's maritime atmosphere and old-world decor. Easy parking options and a quiet ambiance further enhance the convenience and comfort of staying at El Ancla, making it a highly recommended destination for visitors to Laredo.
The breakfast at El Ancla is a highlight for many guests, offering generous portions and delicious flavors, especially the pastries, bread and coffee. The serene garden setting and the charming ambiance of the breakfast area with a fireplace add to the enjoyment. The staff's friendly and accommodating demeanor is frequently mentioned, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Despite some calls for more variety and fresh options, the breakfast generally leaves a positive impression on guests.
While El Ancla does not offer in-house dining beyond breakfast, nearby restaurants such as the highly recommended seafood restaurant El Pescador provide excellent dining alternatives. Some guests found it inconvenient to leave the hotel for meals, but the hotel staff's assistance, including personal recommendations and transportation, mitigated this downside.
The rooms at El Ancla present a mix of rustic charm with their nautical decor and spaciousness, which many guests appreciate. However, the need for modernization is a common theme, as some rooms show signs of wear with outdated furniture and fixtures. Cleanliness is another area with mixed reviews; while many find the rooms impeccably clean, others point out areas needing significant improvements, particularly in the bathrooms. Despite these issues, the unique decor and garden views add a quaint, nostalgic feel to the rooms.
The hotel staff at El Ancla are a standout feature, frequently described as lovely, helpful and consistently pleasant. Their professional yet friendly demeanor significantly enhances the guest experience, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. While there are occasional mentions of the owner being less friendly, the overall sentiment towards the staff remains highly favorable.
El Ancla provides free WiFi, but guests have experienced mixed results with the service, citing slow speeds and connectivity issues. The quality of the connection can vary, especially on the upper floors, indicating room for improvement.
The family-friendly atmosphere of El Ancla makes it a cozy and inviting retreat for families and travelers with pets. Guests appreciate the comfortable family rooms and the safe, familiar surroundings. The hotel's exceptional dog-friendliness, including pet amenities and private terraces for dogs, is a significant plus for pet owners. Although some concerns were raised about dogs roaming freely, the overall positive sentiment highlights the hotel's welcoming attitude towards pets.
In summary, while El Ancla offers a charming and convenient stay with exceptional staff, lovely breakfast and a family-friendly atmosphere, there are areas in need of improvement, particularly regarding room updates and cleanliness. Despite these shortcomings, the hotel's unique charm and excellent location make it a delightful choice for many travelers.
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The breakfast at El Ancla is a highlight for many guests, offering generous portions and delicious flavors, especially the pastries, bread and coffee. The serene garden setting and the charming ambiance of the breakfast area with a fireplace add to the enjoyment. The staff's friendly and accommodating demeanor is frequently mentioned, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Despite some calls for more variety and fresh options, the breakfast generally leaves a positive impression on guests.
While El Ancla does not offer in-house dining beyond breakfast, nearby restaurants such as the highly recommended seafood restaurant El Pescador provide excellent dining alternatives. Some guests found it inconvenient to leave the hotel for meals, but the hotel staff's assistance, including personal recommendations and transportation, mitigated this downside.
The rooms at El Ancla present a mix of rustic charm with their nautical decor and spaciousness, which many guests appreciate. However, the need for modernization is a common theme, as some rooms show signs of wear with outdated furniture and fixtures. Cleanliness is another area with mixed reviews; while many find the rooms impeccably clean, others point out areas needing significant improvements, particularly in the bathrooms. Despite these issues, the unique decor and garden views add a quaint, nostalgic feel to the rooms.
The hotel staff at El Ancla are a standout feature, frequently described as lovely, helpful and consistently pleasant. Their professional yet friendly demeanor significantly enhances the guest experience, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. While there are occasional mentions of the owner being less friendly, the overall sentiment towards the staff remains highly favorable.
El Ancla provides free WiFi, but guests have experienced mixed results with the service, citing slow speeds and connectivity issues. The quality of the connection can vary, especially on the upper floors, indicating room for improvement.
The family-friendly atmosphere of El Ancla makes it a cozy and inviting retreat for families and travelers with pets. Guests appreciate the comfortable family rooms and the safe, familiar surroundings. The hotel's exceptional dog-friendliness, including pet amenities and private terraces for dogs, is a significant plus for pet owners. Although some concerns were raised about dogs roaming freely, the overall positive sentiment highlights the hotel's welcoming attitude towards pets.
In summary, while El Ancla offers a charming and convenient stay with exceptional staff, lovely breakfast and a family-friendly atmosphere, there are areas in need of improvement, particularly regarding room updates and cleanliness. Despite these shortcomings, the hotel's unique charm and excellent location make it a delightful choice for many travelers.
Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel is pet-friendly and provides standard amenities suitable for guests traveling with pets.
3-Star Hotel
This charming coastal hotel is situated just a short walk from Salve Beach and features beautiful gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and allows pets upon request. Guests have praised its marine-themed decor and the kindness of the staff.
Family Friendly Hotel
Business Hotel
About El Ancla
License: G.5409
Guest Reviews
Location
The convenience extends beyond the beach with the town center also within walking distance. Visitors find the hotel's placement ideal, balancing the tranquility of a peaceful residential area with the accessibility of downtown amenities, shops, restaurants and a scenic promenade.
The hotel's setting is further enhanced by a charming garden, praised for its beauty and tranquility. This serene outdoor space serves as a delightful spot for breakfast and relaxed evenings. Guests value the hotel's unique maritime atmosphere and the old-world charm of its decor.
Easy parking options and a quiet ambiance add to the overall appeal, making El Ancla a convenient and comfortable choice for travelers. The combination of its unbeatable location, peaceful environment and welcoming staff creates a highly recommended destination for those visiting Laredo.
Breakfast
The staff's accommodating and welcoming demeanor further enhanced the breakfast experience with efficient and friendly service being a consistent positive note. Despite a few mentions of limited variety and almost exclusively wheat-based offerings, many guests found the breakfast to be generous and satisfactory, often highlighting specific aspects like the coffee, croissants and overall sense of hospitality.
However, some reviews pointed out a reliance on prepackaged and industrial sweets and there were calls for more protein and fresh options like orange juice and cheese. A minority found the breakfast to be modest or disappointing compared to their expectations, indicating room for improvement especially in catering to diverse dietary needs like those of celiacs.
Overall, while the breakfast at El Ancla might lack in variety for some, the generous portions, delicious flavors and serene garden setting seem to leave a lasting positive impression on many guests.
Dinner
However, some guests noted the inconvenience of having to leave the hotel for meals or drinks, as the cafeteria at El Ancla does not offer dinner service and is limited to 24-hour service for snacks like sandwiches and baguettes.
In summary, while the lack of in-house dining options at El Ancla may be a downside for some, the recommended local eateries, especially the seafood restaurant El Pescador, provide excellent alternatives.
Rooms
However, several aspects of the rooms appear to be in dire need of attention. Many guests have pointed out that the rooms and furniture are outdated with worn carpets and fixtures that recall earlier decades. There's a consensus on the need for a major renovation to bring the rooms up to modern standards. Cleanliness is another area that has garnered mixed reviews with a few guests noting lingering dust and musty odors.
Noise levels can be problematic due to thin walls, making adjacent conversations easily audible. Comfort seems to be hit-or-miss; while mattresses in some rooms are described as new and comfortable, others mention that beds can be quite uncomfortable and noisy. Additionally, the lack of air conditioning in many rooms can lead to discomfort, particularly during warmer months.
The bathrooms, while sometimes spacious, often feel outdated with some fixtures in evident need of replacement. Simple issues like worn-out carpets, old bathroom curtains and mold indicate a need for thorough refurbishment.
In summary, El Ancla's rooms are spacious and uniquely decorated with a nautical theme, providing a nostalgic charm. However, significant updates and improvements in comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities would greatly enhance the overall guest experience.
Beds
Cleanliness
Despite these positive points, several guests mentioned that the hotel could use some significant improvements. Some rooms appeared old and neglected with complaints about dirty carpets, stained and worn furniture and visible dirt under the beds. The bathrooms, in particular, received numerous criticisms for being below acceptable standards with concerns about mold, untidy appearances and inadequate cleaning. These recurring issues suggest that while common areas and external appearances might look clean, attention to detail in private spaces like rooms and bathrooms leaves much to be desired.
Overall, while El Ancla does have areas that are impressively clean, it also shows a considerable need for thorough renovation and better maintenance to meet the cleanliness expectations of all its guests.
Staff
Guests frequently commend the efficient and courteous waiter service, particularly during breakfast, which adds to the overall enjoyment of their stay. The 24-hour reception is appreciated for its usefulness and the friendly demeanor of the receptionists and bartenders is noted as a significant positive aspect.
However, there are occasional mentions of the owner being unfriendly or overly controlling, which contrasts with the generally positive feedback about the other staff members. Despite this, the overall sentiment remains highly favorable towards the staff with numerous guests expressing their appreciation for the team's efforts to make their stay pleasant and comfortable.
Wi-Fi
Family
Many guests highlight the pleasant, safe and familiar surroundings of the hotel. The family rooms are noted for their comfort, delighting both kids and adults alike. While not centrally located, this provides an opportunity for a peaceful walk in the friendly neighborhood. With its charm and personalized attention, El Ancla is ideal for families and even accommodating for couples and those traveling with pets. The enduring family history and atmosphere of the hotel leave a lasting impression, making it a cozy and inviting retreat for a delightful family stay.
3 Star
Dog Friendly
Travelers were grateful for the opportunity to bring their pets along and found the hotel to be a convenient and accommodating facility for their needs. While there is a fee of 15 euros per dog, many felt it was worthwhile given the hotel’s welcoming attitude towards pets.
However, there were a few concerns about some dogs being allowed to roam freely inside the hotel, which led to occasional disturbances. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment remained positive with guests expressing delight at the numerous dogs accepted at the hotel and enjoying the sight of many pets around the premises.
No, El Ancla doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at El Ancla.
Yes, El Ancla welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at El Ancla.
No, El Ancla doesn't have a gym.
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