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This was the very best hotel out of all the amazing hotels we stayed in. They should have five stars instead of only three. When we got there our guide was already waiting. They put us at ease right away and before we knew it, the luggage was in our room. We actually checked in after our tour. In addition to the great breakfasts they had a snack late in the afternoon which was our dinner on two occasions. Everybody was very welcoming from the people who were in charge of the food to the guy who arranged for our taxis. They also gave us great tips for where to eat.

This was the worst hotel of our entire trip. First they gave us a room where we would have to go up about 10 steps just to get to the bathroom at night. As that didn't work for us, they offered us the room next door and told us to go on out and tour the city. When we came back they had only a really inferior room with lights that were shining on my wife all night because the cover was gone. They offered to put a towel over the light but never did. Then it got worse. We felt the problem was with the people at the reception who just didn't care.

Unfortunately we didn't get to go. We had just parked the car which was not an easy accomplishment and she said to us, are you ready to take your car? We waited an hour for a taxi that never showed up.

The same guy as the day before. An amazing experience. Very glad we went to these two cities where most don't get to.

This was an amazing experience from an excellent and very personable guide who did everything he could possibly do for us. Very worthwhile.

It was a very worthwhile experience, with a good guide and an amazing place. You get so much more out of a private tour like this than we could have gotten on our own. The only thing is that she didn't want to go to the Jewish areas which happened to be very interesting for us. We ended up seeing it on our own later. She could have used the last half hour to wander the streets of the Jewish area but instead she left us in the Alhambra which was also worthwhile to see on our own after the tour. She should have gone to the scheduled Jewish area before the Alhambra instead of cutting the tour short by a half hour.

These gypsies actually live in the caves and they are excellent dancers. It's a lot of fun.

A lot of fun, although the scents were a bit overblown. Definitely worthwhile.

It's actually not so difficult but it was a lot of fun to do this and then pick them up 48 hours later.

Very fun guy. He went all out to make us feel at home in his city.

A real highlight of the entire trip.

The guitarist was terrific. Her facial expressions alone were worth the cost of this trip.

There were lots of birds to see. However, the mosquitos were the thickest we have ever experienced and the guide, although very good with the birds, did not do the cultural things we were supposed to do.

A wonderful experience led by the top employee.

Just absolutely excellent in every respect, especially the person who led the group.

This hotel is near to the center of Madrid and has easy access to many of the best neighborhoods, sights, and eateries! The rooftop space gave me some of the best views I had of Madrid.

Acta Splendid was in a good location near to the major subway lines. The hotel was clean, the staff was very attentive, and I enjoyed the free pastries and espresso in the lounge :)

Great airport hotel.

Best hotel ever! From the bell man coming to help us navigate construction around the hotel to the enthusiastic staff every single interaction was positive. Great location on pedestrian square within easy walking distance to all the sites. We had an amazing room.

A beautiful setting but the amenities (like the spa) were lacking. The breakfast buffet was awesome.

Great location and the hotel had real character. The room was small compared to the other hotels we stayed at on this trip but surprisingly quiet given it was located on a busy pedestrian street.

Spacious and well-equipped room that was centrally located but quiet. Helpful staff.

This was the only activity on the trip that we didn’t enjoy. For no reason other than it wasn’t a genre of music we enjoyed (had little knowledge leading up to experience). Was too mournful and intimate for us but there’s seem to genuinely enjoy the experience.

A great way to see the city. E-bikes made for effortless travel to sites beyond what we would have walked. Seville is very bike friendly and the guide was friendly and attentive. Had been told on itinerary that tour was 3 hours but guide adamant it was only 2.5 and ended early.

An incredible day. A smooth and enjoyable drive from Porto with a friendly and enjoyable guide. The boat ride was nice but not incredible as the hour length only allowed for a short trip around the bend. Wineries and tastings were terrific and we ended up buying a few bottles of our favourites. We had not booked a lunch in advance and guide Joao made us a reservation at Aneto which was the perfect stop and lunch spot for us.

A great tour of the obvious sites and tourist attractions. Friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Day was amazing! Mostly because of Paollo the guide. As a Sinatra local, he knew all of the best places to see and visit. Took us to a few Lisbon locations we had not seen on Tuktuk tour that enhanced our understanding of the history and culture. Beautiful scenery. Unique lunch experience. It’s hard to believe how many towns and views we saw over the course of the day.

Friendly driver with reasonable knowledge of city and its history. We really got around and covered much more of the city than had it been a walking tour.