This hotel is really the tale of two properties. There are aspects which are awesome, and then others that are disappointing.
The hotel is old but it has had some obvious renovations that make this place feel like a Time Capsule, like a step back in time when hotels were about the experience not just a place to lay your head. The interior atrium is gorgeous and warm. It is a huge open area, lit with warm glowing amber lights, a fountain gurgles in the center area, and all around are common seating areas to enjoy with fellow travelers. The cantina is relaxed and serves decent cocktails. The staff is wonderfully helpful, and their help really adds to the experience.
The room… this is a non-smoking establishment but the two rooms I was shown both stunk of recently smoked cigarettes. So much so I ensured that the odors were documented prior to me moving my things into the room. The aircon worked fine, but the plumbing was annoying. All through the night, there was a loud and slightly disconcerting sound emanating from the water pipes. Like a large mass of air was moving around in them.
Outside was a mess. The parking lot was filled with muddy pickups from either a mine or oul&gas project. The big chunks of mud occupied every parking spot. Unrelated were the dog owners allowing their mutts to run unleashed.
Minus the parking lot and plumbing it was okay. Wouldn’t stay again.