Name: Hotel Colombus
Address: 441 Km 1 5 Bo Guaniquilla, Aguada, 00602, PR

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Leonardo

It looks like an abandoned place. The pool area looks scary and dirty. We could not sleep because of a noise coming from something loose in the balcony. The whole building needs an urgent renovation it's hard to believe that a place like this comply with all the government regulations.
Way too expensive for what they have to offer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

EDWIN

Excelente la atención de sus empleados. Cumple con todas las necesidades para una estadía de negocios como fue la nuestra. Sin duda que regreso.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Garby

Mr. Torres is amazing. Cold beers, good food. The location is close to seafood restaurants, night life, beaches.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Zulma

Pleasently

I went looking for a pleasent time with my best friend and it was the best. Fell asleep listening to the sound of the waves and the personel was so tentative and hospitable. I will come back. And to my solo female travelers this is a good place to stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Jose

Nice place safe good workers.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Arthur

Great place on the water

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2025

Gerardo Rosa

The checking was at 3:00pm. Nobody was available at the office. The area was in completely disorder (dirty). I left and went to another hotel. I lost my money. I strongly don't recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Nykole

The owner and staff were impeccable. Will stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Carl

It was a great stay.

Great stay missing a few items a microwave would be nice to go with the fridge. In the bathroom wash cloths would have been good as well. The room was clean and it was ocean side with windows to open to let in the sound and breeze. The check in was awesome and we enjoyed our stay for the most part. Oh the tv was not WiFi or anything so we didn’t watch it that would have been a plus as well.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2023

Jesus M

Amazing views and excellent location

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2023

Jamy

Very nice

Nice Place with amazing views
Friendly staff

Self

4/10

Poor

01 May 2023

Judith

The only great thing about the hotel was the view and pool. Although all pool chairs are broken. In need of update in rooms. In need of pillows. No toiletries or hair dryers offered.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Claudia

The owner provides great services and great customer service. Love it.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2023

Sarah

Good area, clean hotel. No water, food, vending machine…had no way to get anything, no lobby or anyone to ask for anything.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2023

Gladys

I didn’t like nothing about this properties.,owner was unfriendly ., charging a lot for a simple breakfast, I never go back to this hotel. Thank you!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2023

Jennifer

Clean. Beautiful to listen to ocean. Pillows were hard and very uncomfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2023

Jose

Real nice to stay close to the water and good restaurants

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Nice for the price

Definitely not fancy, but the room was immaculately clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. There is a small beach area next to the property, but the waves crash against the wall of the property so you can’t really do the beach and the pool conveniently. The check-in is at the bar which was weird but easy and straightforward.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2022

Sheri

Sheri

Under the existing circumstances, right after Hurricane Fiona, the hotel had decent accommodations, including an emergency back up generator. The view from the room was spectacular.
Highly recommended if searching for a peaceful and out of the main stream tourist traps. It is a clean down to earth hotel. If you are looking for night life, fancy restaurants, and to socialize, you will have to bring your own!

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2022

Dolores

The room was outdated and very small for the price we paid. It felt more like a motel. The furniture felt more it was handed down. Not well kept and the bed was not sturdy. No microwave and no fridge. The area felt as if it was under construction.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2022

Luis

Quite pleasant

It was breathtaking, the view was too die for. The staff was exceptional!! Owner Freddy made you feel welcomed. Absolutely recommend this establishment to anyone!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2022

Marcos

The view is great..Very friendly staff. I will definitely rebook.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2022

Norberto

No ice machine

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Juan

Birthday Vacation

Nice location good bedrrom with nice view too bad didn't have coffee shop available to enjoy the view in the morning.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2022

Maria del S. Lopez

Not unique at all, Pool was dirty, limited dinning, no WIFI as announced in the facilities.

Facilities were dirty and unattended

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Michy

Très bon accueil et très bel hotel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2022

yolanda

I didn't like that breakfast was included BUT I DIDN'T GET IT!! I Had to pay it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2022

Hector

The host was very helpful and the food looked amazing. Drinks are cold and strong. The views from the room was beautiful and the waves all night long helped me sleep through the night 🌙.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2021

Obed

Heaven welcomes everyone

Very clean in the whole room

Will be back with our crew.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2021

Isidora

Would recommend if you don't mind a modest stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

It was ok, we just stopped to spend the night

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2021

Miguel

Good

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

This is terrible place because when my wife was in shower while power off and she walk slippy and fell hit hard on head she got 14 stitches so i run ask for help they lied to police thst we were drunk they don't want look bad on motel. Also they ask me gave key back so we went to emergency room for 6 hrs then we went back hotel and gone some our things missed.. we were very unhappy ..

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Location was good. Amenities were poor. Only hand soap was provided. Didn’t sleep well as the bed kept on moving and making annoying noises. The pillow and mattress were hard as rock.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Fair

Not sufficient towels, no bath soap or shampoo in the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Perfect!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

No breakfast is not included the keeper said only fridays.
The hotel rooms are very small and the noise from the road and staff who are cleaning wakes you up 6am on forward.
The only thing o enjoyed was the view at the hotel balcony besides that it’s extremely overpriced.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2021

Rosa

Never again

Horrible experience, bed was broken, ac didn’t work and when we complained they didn't accommodate us.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2021

Verified traveler

Good

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

The only thing we liked was the view. Everything else is just terrible, from uncomfortable beds wrapped in plastic, cheap polyester sheets, flat smelly pillows, and stained towels.. Oh, and the window curtain hung on a construction pipe..

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2021

wanda

Ducha fria

Llegamos súper agotadas de viajar todo el día por la Isla y nos encontramos con la sorpresa que no había agua caliente en la ducha. A la bebé solo pudimos pasarle una toalla y los adultos a bañarnos con agua fria. Por lo demás todo bien. Y una vista de ensueño desde la ventana de la habitación.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

It is in the middle of being renovated. Wish we would have known. The pictures are alot different then what it really is. The owner is very very nice. I

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2021

Yasmany

Hidden gem great for a getaway with friends and family. Very friendly staff. The view was the best. looking outside your window to the ocean has no price! Recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2021

Wendy

Great location. owner has much pride. Old colonial style furniture. Wish AC blew into the area with 2nd bed though. Wonderful renovations. Amazing views and close to resturants.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Unsatisfactory

No shampoo, no WIFI, no parking, broken shower head, and no towels (until I asked the manager).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Better than terrific, excellent staff, property and location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2020

Verified traveler

The service was really good. The ocean view was stunning, great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Considering we got stuck there during Coronavirus curfew, The owner was very accommodating and helpful for all our needs!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This hotel has clean rooms overlookoling a beach. Very quainte hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

Thomas

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves! A clean super friendly family run establishment that’s a perfect place to stay after a day of hopping around Puerto Rico’s beautiful beaches!

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The only thing beautiful about this hotel was the view.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We stayed here one night. We liked the spotless room and the sound of the crashing ocean outside our window. The owner works hard to make his guests comfortable. This is not a fancy hotel or resort by any means but the cleanliness and kindness of owner make it a very pleasant stay.

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2020

Maria

There was no closet space nor any table top in the bathroom for toothbrush or anything. No exhaust in the bathroom. Very rough towels. Air conditioner was working properly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Britton

the staff was Very friendly and readily available if any questions about the areas surrounding the hotel or anywhere for that matter any area on the island

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Please keep in mind hotel is still doing repairs from hurricane maria. But. Owner is great on getting what you need and making your stay comfortable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Excelente lugar! Muy limpio y las atenciones son excepcionales. Definitivamente, regreso pronto.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Our room was very clean and the view to the ocean was spectacular. It was an amazing experience falling to sleep listening to the waves crashing outside my window. The pool was beautiful and clean with a breathtakingly view as well.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2019

Almudena

There was pee in the toilet in our room, the blanket in the bed had big stains and the room overall was in poor condition and dirty. Ocean view was shared with other rooms at close distance.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2019

MARISOL

Hotel under construction... Pool in the making... Needs a little TLC. Even do it was clean, bed very comfy, good breakfast, nice personal

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very isolated and not in a good way, under construction, room was cold not welcoming, faucet was broken, bathroom felt like an acoustic, lot of echo, no vanity or anywhere to put personal items, nowhere to put toilet paper but the floor, water pooled in shower, bad draining, door-less shower, water all over floor. Maybe not bad for young surfers looking for a place to sleep while chasing the wave. but not for a middle age couple looking for a cozy place to stay for a week.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2019

David

UNBELIEVABLE HOSPITALITY !

From check-in to check-out , Freddie Torres bent over backwards to make sure that our stay was comfortable and memorable. He gave us extra towels , picked up something from the store when he was heading that way , made strong and tasty drinks at night and delicious breakfasts a few hours later ( even when we were a little late.
When you leave , you feel like you have just made a new friend . And the sound of waves litterally under you window makes this place even more unique ! Free parking with night watchmen is the frosting on the cake. I will definitely stay there again for sure . I stayed here only because the two top choices I had were booked up.....and this was my only choice. How lucky.... to try to get a base hit and instead slamming a home run.
4 days later , I am still
smiling about my atay here.

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Not far from final destination.
Near local restaurants.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2019

MysticTraveler

No wifi in room, no top sheet. repares needed from hurricane.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2019

ELVIN

Freddy the owner was a gracious host. Basically it's a family owned and operated place. Quiet, quaint and with awesome views of the ocean.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nicest thing of this hotel that is close to beach; sounds and view of the ocean are spectacular, however, fascilities have to be updated. For one night is ok.

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with a beautiful view of the beach.
Parking right in front of the place,and a security guard on hand so you feel pretty safe.

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel comfortable beds but needs better pillows.
Staff very pleasant and friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

I booked the hotel 2 months prior to the trip. when I check in he said he temporary closed his account with expedia. That's not good people who suffer is customer. finally I got on room because guest did not show up. Room is very small, Bed is HARD LIKE ROCK. it's just weird set up but they have nice view outside.

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2017

Brittany

Great staff, beautiful view. They will fix any need pronto.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2017

Fernando

Relaxing hotel close to the beach

Relaxing hotel close to the beach with a great staff and excellent service. The food is great and the rooms are comfortable.

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2017

Venus

Just sad

I choose the hotel because it had some amenities. When we got there. There were no room available. The room that they find to give didn't had tv, mirrors, a trash can, towels. The room was a box with a window. The person who recieved us told us, that The wrong doing was of Orbitz. They didnt have breakfest even though it said continnental breakfest included. The front desk open at 8:30am no one to attend the people. It was clean, but the room look nothing like the pictures. In the outside it looked sad and almost abandoned. I wouldn mine to any of this if i pay less than a $100, but it dindt come cheap. Not what expected. Sadly im ot going back it has a great view of the ocean and great location.

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2017

Johnny

Beach Hotel

For me was excellent because I love the sea. The hotel is right at the beach. It is not going to be a regular hotel, with carpet and stuff because the sand and the salt eats everything. Despite the harsh environment (by been almost in the water), I think is decent enough for people that like to get in the water and don't have to worry of going all wet and sandy into the hotel. The owner was very nice to me, found good people there.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Would definetly return to this Hotel. The view is awesome and Freddy the owner is very friendly and helpful.

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Left with no choice

Expedia did not help me get a better place to stay because the hotel did not pick up the phone. This will never happen to me again with expedia. I will close the account.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel! Like B&B

The proprietor, Freddy is a gracious and welcoming host. Being there had a local feel. The food is excellent- best Mofongo and best Pina Colado.
The location is close to rincon and downtown aguada.
Great experience!
Thank you!!

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2016

Javier

Good place, incomplete room

We got the standard queen bed for two adults and it didn't have TV or Wi-Fi. They said that it was a new section so that's why this details were missing. They moved us to an ocean view to compensate and a promise to move us the next day to a complete room. Didn't happened. But it was not just the TV and Wi-Fi, the place didn't have where to hang your clothes, no bathroom cabinet, no small fridge, no night stand with lamp, all this details that make a room comfy were missing. Anyway, good location with nice bars around, and close to both Rincón and Aguadilla.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2016

Jose

Regular

The hotel has no wifi and was very dark. Also very limited parking.

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Nice Stop

Just the right place to stay while sightseem, in the area of aguada and Rincon

4/10

Poor

15 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Small room, uncomfortable bed and pillows, stained comforter, 2 out of 10 stars

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2015

Monica

Crazy trip

I was not too happy, there was not water and the air condition was not working properly. The internet was not working, and they change us to a different hotel, and it was worse.

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2015

Eric

Terrible hotel

The owner/manager/counter-person/staff is one person that does not return phone calls.

They have no staff other than the owner and the cleaning person he occasionally hires.

We paid for the suite and found it to be extremely dirty, we even found a large dead roach next to our bed.

No towels, hand-towels, or wash cloths of any kind were provided. Nor were any shampoos or soaps provided.
What was provided was a half-used bar of soap sitting in a dirty bathroom.

Outside of our room was an empty beer bottle.

It was a horrible experience.

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2015

Eric

Not as advertised, avoid

I would never in a million years recommend this hotel to someone.

To start with the minor stuff, that is blatantly a lie, there is no free breakfast, and there is no free Wi-Fi.
We had such a terrible experience at this hotel that we had to leave shortly after arrival.
The entire staff is the flaky owner.

When we arrived at the hotel, there was no check-in counter, only a 1970s looking restaurant with the owner too busy with a personal business call to check us in right away.

When we entered our room, it had a huge dead roach. My wife pointed it out to the owner/staff, who exclaimed how strange that was, because they never get roaches. He then proceeded to check the closets for more dead roaches.

Our room had absolutely no towels, shampoo, or bars of soap. Oh wait, it had a half used bar of soap sitting in the soap dish in the shower, nothing else. When we told the owner/staff that there were no towels and soap, he grumpily responded \"I give those to you!\" and then stormed away to continue a phone call.
When we told him the room was dirty and that we want another one, he said, \"I am going to call my employee.\" We cut him off and insisted he give us another room. Instead of just handing us a new key, he runs into another room, past an empty beer bottle in front of us, and has us waiting outside for at least ten minutes while he does God knows what.
At that point we left.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Horrible

No wifi available. First morning no breakfast, I stayed 4 days and only one day they cleaned my room. The last day I was trying to check out and the lobby was closed with no one attending. Waited a whole hour before some one checked me out.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2015

kildean

Good

Good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

The hotel is good and quiet. Breakfast is only half a sandwich with coffee po chair every day the same. Other cheaper hotels offer better prices. The air conditioning did not cool well. Cleaning of common areas is poor. Would not recommend

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2015

pastillo_12

Okay

The room it was big enough for two of us but the bathroom was too small. The staff needs to be more organized at night time.

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Definitely only a two star hotel

The beds are comfortable but some of the amenities I have come to expect were not there. No shampoo or conditioner, hard pillows and no extra ones, no regular cleaning. It did have air conditioning but was uneven through the suite. One room cold and the other hot. It was hard to find because the signage looks like it is Hotel Atlantis. Actually the word Columbus is there but it is in much smaller letters than Atlantis ,which is the name of the bar.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

La pasamos super!!! Y tranquilos.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Simple Stay

Beautiful views, simple room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2015

jay

Beach within reach!

Loved our stay at hotel Columbus. It's clean, our bedroom is very comfortable and very quiet, my wife and I loved it. After a day of surfing or traveling from somewhere , you just want to go back to your hotel and relaxed. Freddy, the owner, is the best. He will cook whatever you want and he is just really a good host. Definitely will stay again at hotel Columbus if ever we go back.

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2015

Missy

Not what I expected...

Pros - clean, ocean sounds, fridge and cold ac
Cons - no deadbolt, bare bones, exterior not well lit
Front desk was vacant when we arrived, seemed like one man show, but once attended to, we received personal service. Front desk/office was closed at 8am when we checked out but ran into staff accidentally. Was OK, just didn't feel 100% safe/secure and not worth the price paid in my opinion.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

great ocean view, and fairly easy to find
breakfast was ok, not in a timely manner

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2015

Rohit

Dont expect much here, could be have been better

As some of the reviewers have noted the only thing this hotel has is its location, right next to the ocean. Which is great, but the property and the rooms leave a lot to be desired.
The hotel on a whole has a (creepy) dark-minimal-lighting theme going on. I have no idea why the hotel can't be more well lit. Our room had only 1 low-power light. This gives the place a shady feel.
*Room*
The room seemed clean initially but we encountered a pretty big insect soon. I wonder how many more were hiding. The bedding was minimal and nothing to write home about. The bath was minimal and seemed clean enough. Back of our room opened to a common patio with a great ocean view.
*Property*
As I said very dark! Other than that no frills here, almost like a lodge. No pool, etc.
*Breakfast*
Breakfast wasn't buffet style but was tasty and we felt it was sufficient in amount.
*Management*
Apart from the location, the only plus I would say was the owner/manager was very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in making our stay comfortable. He was available in the reception area the whole time; late into the night and early next morning.
If only the management showed such dedication in the upkeep of the place and upgraded the room with newer furniture.
This place has potential, but as of now its not that great.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2015

Rafael

Overbooked, no stay

We arrived at 8pm. The hotel staff pretty much ignored us attending other guest requests. After 20 minutes I demanded to be assisted. Only then the owner \"owned up\" to the fact that they were overbooked. No reasonable alternative was offered. We left and drove 45 minutes to stay with a relative.

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2015

Paradise Lost

Beautiful beach view rustic meets toxic

Owner cannot delegate is too busy trying to do everything & finishes nothing. Had to beg for toilet paper & bath towels that smelled of fried food. Slimy shower overflowed. Room & deck area caked in black green mold. Excellent location but is in ruins, not sure if it's perpetually under construction or self destruction. A pitiful disappointment. Cleaning service cleaned once at 4pm and was angry we were in room when they came to clean around dinner time because we were relaxing. Not a vacation destination it was actually depressing to see what could be an incredible resort hideaway crumbling I to the sea and being so poorly mismanaged.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2015

Peter

hotel Columbus a delight

Owner is a delight, very thoughtful; reason enough to return. I loved Aguada, and found my perfect beach. Place is small and not a lot going on, but that is what I hoped for. Not good if you want excitement. But I would go back again.

4/10

Poor

02 Dec 2014

Pierre

Excellent Service, Lack of Security, Small Rooms.

The hotel has misleading information on the Expedia site. \"Continental Breakfast Included\"=Orange juice and toasts. No in room phones, Wifi internet its only available near the office not in the rooms, the actual beach its located about 5 minutes in car from the hotel. Cable in the TV only had local channels. No elevator for the second floor, uncomfortable beds.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2014

Wade

Quiet, small hotel off the beaten path...

The hotel was small and quaint mom and pop style facility. It is a very serene setting so no loud activities or wild crowds. The food was very good and it literally overhangs the ocean where the beach is missed if you don't look straight down. The sound of the ocean waves so close and sunset were amazing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2014

Jose

Good place to stay the weekend

Good place to stay with your family. The hotel is practically at the beach and it has an awesome 2nd floor view to the beach. You wake up with relaxing wave sounds. Its 5 mins from Aguada town. They have free coffee in the morning and a restaurant if you want to eat breakfast. In general, its a good place to stay the weekend.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2014

Javier Pastrana

Just coffe and plain toast IF you ask its not a continnental breakfast at all
It is a great shame
No clean towels....what a shame!