The rooms of the Petit Palace Posada del Peine are modern and ultra-stylish, but remain functional. With designer light fittings, playful use of light, a big cylindrical bright yellow lantern hanging from the ceiling, even the bin, which looks like a red leather bag; it all makes for impressive original decor quite removed from one's usual expectations. Another original touch is that each room has a computer with free use of the internet: a sacred plus! Sporty types can even use an exercise bike (in the superior rooms)! The rooms are carpeted, have brown curtains, and are decorated with wallpaper depicting blossoming branches. They have an electronic safe, free to use with a credit card and big enough for you to stash your laptop in. There is also a telephone, individual air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite television with 32 channels, a mini-bar and a desk. Two small balconies overlook the Calle de Postas, a busy, lively street leading to the nearby Plaza Mayor. Some rooms overlook the inner courtyard, offering more peace and quiet.
The bathroom is just as stylish as the bedroom, its cuboid marble sink fitted with a right-angle tap. There is no bath but the shower is truly amazing! It is big and functional, and has hydro massage jets. You can use it either as a flexible hose or fix it, like a tropical shower, and the temperature adjusts easily. There is a toilet, professional hair-dryer, magnifying mirror and a whole host of hospitality products, tissues, slippers, a nail file, a shaving and tooth brushing kit, a comb - in short, you can leave your wash bag at home! The 8 family rooms have a king-sized bed for parents and two bunk beds for children.
Amy Adejokun
Section editor
