Hotel Residencial El Cid

Setting itself apart from the rest in a nondescript zone west of the plaza, this safely enclosed hotel sports a suitably faded Spanish aristocrat theme. Noble carved hardwoods abound in the old-school lobby and computer room, while apartments pack in a salon with DirectTV, kitchenettes and heavy, colonial wood furniture. It offers the most character of the midrangers here as well as a cute and feisty front desk staff.