After flying into Madrid from JFK and driving 3 1/2 hours to Jaen on our way to Malaga, the hotel was just what the doctor ordered. As is our custom when we fly to Europe, we fight our sleepiness and stay awake during the day in order to avoid jet lag. The key is to sleep well the first night, and we did. We were in a superior room, which was indeed superior. The beds were firm but very comfortable, the room was a good size and very clean, the shower strong and hot, the balcony, the view and peace and quiet all exactly what I hoped would be the case. In the morning, the coffee was very good, we did not eat breakfast but the buffet looked very good. Other than the hotel and adjacent castle we were a little bit disappointed with Jaen, the city, but we were only passing through. It was a perfect hotel for a comfortable short stay. We did eat dinner at the bar on the night we arrived and the food was not particularly good but it was fine for bar food and the ambiance was terrific.