Sercotel Pintor El Greco - Toledo, Spain     

You can't ask for more than Hotel Pinto El Greco in beautiful Toledo. The hotel--a steal at 56 Euros--is at the edge of the old town, a less than 5-minute walk on cobblestone roads from Santo Tome, the (former) synagogues, and San Juan de los Reyes monastery. I actually preferred the location at the edge of Old Town because it gave us a respite from the press of day-trippers from Madrid who, understandably, flock to see medieval Toledo. The hotel is right across the street from a lovely park dedicated to Spain's favorite Greek. The park has great views off the cliffs of hilltop Toledo. All the sites in Toledo, including the amazingly beautiful Cathedral and its precious artwork, are within easy walking distance (sometimes uphill) from the hotel. The city bus stops down the street, which is worth taking because the #12 line (I believe) takes you along the outside the medieval city walls, giving you an excellent look at the well-preserved walls and at Bisgara Gate before dropping you off at the main square, Plaza Zocodover. The rooms are spacious by European standards. The bathrooms are as well. The hotel was immaculate and well-stocked. The bed was very comfortable. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. The place is so well-constructed that we didn't have any problem with noise from other guests. The staff spoke good English and was very helpful. This hotel is one of the best-kept secrets in Toledo. Unless you're the kind of person who wants to spend a fortune on palatial accommodations, this is the best choice in Toledo. We'll definitely be back.

After booking this hotel, I had read quite a few unfavorable reviews on various websites. The hotel is clean, the service is excellent and the breakfast more than adequate. And around the corner is one of the best restaurants, in my opinion, in Toledo.