Great pool (when it's open, hours of the bar are surprisingly limited for an Axel hotel).
Room was a premium option, which still have a smell of sewer gas and corroded fixtures in the shower; the bathroom containing it also had a window which failed to lock.
Main issue was the room air conditioning, which is a central system. The main unit for which is either seriously underpowered or not functioning at all. Multiple reports (to the very nice and welcoming front desk staff) yeilded no real fix beyond a visit from the (days only) maintenance person. When he came to investigate the complaint of no AC, mumbled something about the roof and wandered off having solved nothing.
Based on the smattering of hot water heater boxes around the hotel, it seems this location is being renovated and they know there are issues, however don't communicate that directly with guests.
Has the potential to be a great beachside location for the axel brand, however it's not the same experience (by far) as the flagship Barcelona location.
3 star at best for those comparing North American standards.