Garlands Del Rio is our top pick for future stays in Puerto Vallarta. The charmingly quirky but comfortable rooms and the serene setting along the Cuale River are hard to beat. Outstanding too are the kindness and attentiveness of the staff.
We came to look forward each morning to breakfast on the terrace along the river with a nice variety of options and great coffee.
Be aware, however, that very few of their rooms are mobility friendly -- there are lots of stairs around the building. Also, during major festivals, parades along a nearby street may prove a bit noisy, but they do provide some stunning local color.
As to details: the beds and pillows are super comfy, the showers hot, the wi-fi reasonably fast (OK for streaming and Zoom), and the honor-bar by the pool fairly well stocked.