Eurostars Palacio Santa Marta

“Amazing Location at a Great Price”

I'd had a long day of driving, and when I finally arrived on Calle Ballesteros in Trujillol, some of the drop off parking was blocked off, and another guest was arriving at the same time, which caused quite a little traffic jam. I quickly brought my suitcases into the lobby before rushing back to t… more

I'd had a long day of driving, and when I finally arrived on Calle Ballesteros in Trujillol, some of the drop off parking was blocked off, and another guest was arriving at the same time, which caused quite a little traffic jam. I quickly brought my suitcases into the lobby before rushing back to the car to move it to the hotel's parking lot, high on the hill overlooking the town. These were the most narrow streets I had driven on to date, with building walls and arches just inches from my mirrors. Medieval towns definitely weren't designed with cars in mind, but it was a fun moment, navigating the twists and turns. Once the car was parked, an employee of the hotel, who had ridden with the guests that had arrived just before I did, led us down the stairs, into the back door, and down two separate elevators to the lobby to check in. I did the paperwork, then went back the way I came, past the door we had just entered, then to the end of the hall to my room. Here, at Eurostars Palacio Santa Marta, I had exchanged some comfort for the view. The room was small, but still big enough for me and my things, without feeling cramped. Although the room was small, the bathroom still featured a full size tub. Out my window though, was the real treat. The bell tower of Iglesia San Martín, one of the focal points of Trujillo's magnificent Plaza Mayor loomed large through the glass.. The tower was also home to a number of storks, so I took some time to photograph them after opening the window. The bed, a single, was comfortable enough for me to sleep through the night for the two that I was here. When I first arrived, there were a number of flies in the room, and I brought this to the attention of the man at the front desk, who immediately sent someone to take care of it. Throughout my stay the staff here were friendly, and willing to help in any way they could. The only (very minor) complaint was that this room did not have a safe; but the hotel felt very secure, so it wasn't a big deal. This is an excellent location from which to explore all that Trujillo has to offer.

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“Great place to stay in this cool town! Go!”

Excellent place to stay while visiting this cool town! Park on the street before the plaza and walk up the hill. It's behind the church in the main plaza. Good breakfast. Comfy bed. AC was good. Visit the castle for sure.

“Nice Stay In Old Town Trujillo”

Were fortunate the staff had sent some very helpful instructions to reach the hotel as a number of the incredibly narrow one way streets were blocked off for a recent festival held on the Plaza Mayor. Check in was friendly, fast and helpful (Alba). Would be even better if they had valet parking and… more

Were fortunate the staff had sent some very helpful instructions to reach the hotel as a number of the incredibly narrow one way streets were blocked off for a recent festival held on the Plaza Mayor. Check in was friendly, fast and helpful (Alba). Would be even better if they had valet parking and porters. Parking was a challenge as you had to navigate very narrow, twisting, cobblestone streets to a lot above the hotel and very near the castle. A hike back down stairs and traversing the maze of hotel hallways got me back to the lobby to retrieve our bags. That said, the room assigned was quite spacious, comfortably furnished but dated, and had great views of the old town and the Plaza Mayor from the balcony. Had trouble with the A/C as it didn't seem to cool the room so we opened the windows and thankfully the outside air was quite chilly. Breakfast was good with cereals, fresh breads and pastries, limited fresh fruit (mostly peel your own), juices, meats and cheeses, and scrambled eggs. The dining room was attractive with arched walls and stone flooring. Service was a bit impersonal as both personnel spoke limited English. Upon check out, one staff member (Juan) was extremely helpful as he came with me to retrieve the car and provide guidance back to the front entrance and the assisted with the luggage. Prices were extremely reasonable.

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“Trujjillo”

The hotel was lovely. The plaza with the grand homes of the conquistadors unfortunately was blocked from view as there had been a cheese fair and a lot of cleanup needed to be done. Our major problem was parking as the hotel lot is up the hill next to the castle and it was difficult for us to nav… more

The hotel was lovely. The plaza with the grand homes of the conquistadors unfortunately was blocked from view as there had been a cheese fair and a lot of cleanup needed to be done. Our major problem was parking as the hotel lot is up the hill next to the castle and it was difficult for us to navigate. Our suggestion - valet parking!

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