I could use some Santiago advice too.

A colleague of mine here at the office stayed at the Hotel Leonardo da Vinci last fall and says it was a great property. But he usually stays at freeway chain motels when vacationing so I take his advice with a grain of salt.

Does anyone have any experience with the Hotel Leonardo da Vinci? I'm also considering the La Fayette which was recommended in an earlier post. Is one location/property favorable over the other?

I'm also interested in hiring a driver and car for the day to go sightseeing. English speaking is not necessary as I'm bilingual. Any recommendations?