Ugh, that reminds me of the time my whole drawer fell apart.

Wasn't that actually in 2007?

Head to the bus station before the morning rush. The pastries are fresh and cost half of what hotels charge. I found a spot in Madrid that makes churros way better than any buffet. Ask locals which bakery they use, they always know the best ones. You save cash and get a real taste of the place. It turned my whole trip around last year.