The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Villa Soro

"There's also a stately common lounge and a mellow bar where you can get an aperitif before heading out to dine in the city"

"In contrast to the more formal lounge, winter garden, and bar, the 25 rooms are low-key beauties, done in muted colors, with modern pieces by local artists"

"The dark-wood-and-leather bar room (complete with a fireplace, of course) beckons visitors with vermouth and txakoli"

"Amenities are thoughtful though limited, with complimentary, non-alcoholic minibars, safes, phones, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with DVD players (library at the front desk) and cloudlike beds with pillow-top mattresses and fluffy duvets"

"The residential location is tranquil and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and the beach -- but it's a bit out of the way for sightseeing in the Old Town"