Ribera Inn

I’d only suggest this place if you just need somewhere to sleep. There’s no food, the bath temperature control doesn’t work, and I couldn’t tell whether the Wi-Fi worked. The walls are thin, and children from what seem to be three families living on the first floor cried every night, loud enough to hear from a third-floor room. To top it off, scanning the QR code on the in-room delivery flyer takes you to a job listing for a boobie pub.

The Wi-Fi didn’t work at all, and cars get incredibly dirty wherever you park, so this isn’t a good choice if you care about your car. Long-term guests get bed making, but bathroom cleaning isn’t included. Be careful with the gas dryer if you value your clothes. The place feels more like a guesthouse than a hotel, with the owners and their family close by. They seem a bit eccentric or sensitive, so if you stay for a while, it may be best to keep interaction to a minimum. Even though meals are buffet-style, they get angry if you take too much and limit the smelt and other side dishes. They also say they won’t cook for just one person. Food effort seems to depend on how many people are eating, with corners cut when there are fewer guests. The rooms, service, and facilities match the price, so don’t expect more. Thin walls, little luggage space in the small rooms, a small bathroom, and a cold toilet may be dealbreakers.

The fee was very reasonable, and the owner was helpful with check-in and anything else I needed. Parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available. The hotel and rooms felt quite old, though, and there was no breakfast or other amenities.

The owner seemed to be the only staff member, and he was friendly and very helpful. The place is in a quiet spot a little outside town. There weren’t any chairs in the rooms, so I used the bed as one. The only toilet with a washlet was in the shared bathroom downstairs on the first floor.