The Columns is a deeply atmospheric colonial property, ideally suited to this charming riverside town. Enter through the checkerboard-tiled lobby, and move up to your well-appointed room, opening up the wooden shutter windows onto the street below. There are just 17 rooms, some with balconies, all of which feature modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, ceiling fans, cable TVs and DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. There is a small restaurant on site looking out onto the quiet tree-lined street, and the bars and cafes along the river are just a short stroll away.