Hotel Posada de Roger

LOVE the location and the charm of the Romantic Zone. Stay hear for an authentic experience in the Romantic Zone but don't have high expectations of the hotel. The best part about the hotel is that it seems kept very clean. With the air-conditioning running, the room was for quiet for sleeping. Located just 3 short blocks from the beach and boardwalk. Hotel provided beach towels for a deposit which is returned to you at check-out. Breakfast was not included but coffee and/or breakfast is available at the restaurant next door. Suggestion: Just have coffee, then dress for the beach and go to Burro's on the beach with an ocean front table. A lovely young women named Melody will seat you. Her father owns the restaurant. We ordered: coffee (always fresh), pico de gallo, avacado slices, refried beans and tortillas. Melody also brought us fresh salsa. Perfect!

No safe in my room. Safes are available near the front desk. Poor room lighting. The mattress was about a "B" with ok pillows. Shower had extremely poor water pressure at the sink and shower. No soap to wash with. (Two flights down to ask for some) Shower drain was loose and not properly attached. Although the room seemed very clean, the light switches were filthy so it makes a person wonder what else is overlooked. Drawers on dresser stick. The entire hotel is in major need of basic upgrades although it fits perfectly with the flavor of the neighborhood so the condition was not totally unexpected. Places like "Roger" are disappearing and upgrading to boutique type places - which is sad. They do try and keep it nice with the minimal resources they are spending on it. It was two narrow staircases up to our room with no offer to help with the bags - they should at least offer.