This little gem of a hotel was a pleasure to stay both times I was there recently. The staff are exceptional, very friendly and most speak good English. The rooms were very clean and well kept. The location is secure and within walking distance of excellent restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. They do not claim to be a full five star resort, but for a basic place to stay in Odessa, they execute their role very well. My only complaint is minor, there was no unused electrical outlet that I could charge my laptop with. If you want to have a free outlet, you have to unplug a lamp. They did offer a power bar as a solution, but by that time I was leaving.