We stayed in Punta Del Este over the New Years weekend. Although the staff were helpful, the hotel was centrally located and the room clean, for the extortionate price, we expected more than a 1-2 star experience.
The breakfast was basic. Uninspiring pastries, eggs, only ham and cheese, and a small selection of fruit, yogurt and cereal, along with coffee and tea.
The front desk was very helpful and we enjoyed all three dining recommendations near the hotel. Located one block off Gorlero, we could walk to everything, including both Mansa and Brava beaches.
However, the room was another matter entirely. While clean, it was not much bigger than a walk-in closet, its carpet looked ancient, and its closet had exposed drywall. On the upside, the bathroom, while small, was clean and the shower had good water pressure.
The indoor swimming pool was too small for laps, but was tiled and decorated pleasingly and had decent showers as well as noodles for exercising.