The Hotel San Juan De Los Reyes is a member of the Sercotel First Class Collection, located in the historic center of the city. The hotel was opened in May, 2003. It has 38 rooms, all very well decorated and modern. All of the rooms have magnificent views, some to the Cigarrales and others to the Old Helmet and Monastery of San Juan. The hotel has a bar cafeteria, laundry and dry cleaning service, gift shop, car rental, and currency exchange. For Cervantes, Toledo was a rocky gravity, glory of Spain and light of her cities. Cossío called it the most brilliant and evocative summary of Spain's history. Toledo holds a special mystique and charm, opening a page of history against a spectacular backdrop. Modern day Toledo (pop. 66,000 may be marred by swarms of tourists and caravans of kitsch, but it remains a treasure trove of Spanish culture. The city's numerous churches, synagogues, and mosques share twisting alleyways, emblematic of a time when Spain's three religions coexisted peacefully. Visitors pay monetary homage to Toledo's Damascene swords and knives, colorful pottery, and almond paste marzipan.