We've been travelign through Spain for the past week. Generally an excellent visit. A note to those arriving soon, or just a word for the wise, upon checking in, ask (remind?) what services are working and what are not. For example, is the heating and/or the hot water systems working? Is the WiFi in the room functioning or only in the lobby? Are laundry services actually to be had or is that just something advertised on the web?

Some of the places we've been, it is still off-season and the staff is clearly not up to snuff. Some seem to be simply caretakers with no knowledge other than the very basics.

I've begun to call ahead to prevent some somewhat uncomfortable experiences as well as to avoid paying for things that simply aren't there.

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