HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO ACCOMMODATION

Holiday Inn Zocalo

Not a chain typically used by Trips, but this Holiday Inn is in a historic building that occupies an outstanding location overlooking Mexico's huge Zocalo - city square. The rooftop bar and restaurant is an ideal spot to sip a tequila and enjoy the amazing view of the cathedral and national palace. This is the definition of 'centrally located' with museums, city sights and a great choice of restaurants close by.

La Casona

Built at the beginning of the century, this wonderful mansion with elegant facade and beautiful patios has been listed by the National Institute of Fine Arts as an artistic monument. Only a 10-minute taxi ride to the main Zocalo, it is also close to the famous Anthropological Museum. The exclusive guestrooms are tastefully furnished and the hotel has its own bar and restaurant.

Camino Real

The ultimate hotel for colonial atmosphere. The entire 16th century convent of Santa Catalina was converted in the 1970's to create this hotel. The guestrooms have thick stone walls, some still bearing original frescos. The ornate fountains, jasmine scented gardens and the old chapel are just a few things that make this a fabulous hotel. A unique hotel that is hard to surpass or forget, making it one of our favourites.

Hostal de la Noria

This colonial mansion has recently been converted into a pleasant hotel. Centred on a pretty courtyard, it combines old-fashioned style with modern comfort and colours.

The hotel has 43 brightly coloured, colonial style, fan-cooled rooms with en-suite bathrooms. There is also a restaurant and bar.

Hotel Casa Mexicana

This beautiful colonial-style hotel with a sky-lit garden, fountains, plants and traditional arts and sculptures, exudes elegance and charm. All guestrooms are located around a beautiful courtyard and offer television and en-suite bathrooms. There is also a bar and restaurant to enjoy on the property. Our preffered hotel in San Cristobel due to its friendliness, beauty and excellent location.

Chan Kah Ruinas

By far the most interesting and attractive hotel in the area. It consists of 65 wood and stone cottages, a thatched restaurant and bar, an enormous stone-bound swimming pool and lush jungle gardens with Mayan traditional themes throughout.

Casa del Balam

The hotel Casa Del Balam is in the heart of Merida’s historic centre, facing the Opera House. It is elegantly decorated with colonial antiques, carved stone arches, wrought iron accessories and marble floors. Our favoured hotel in this lively city, its mix of colonial and modern design is far more attractive than many of its grander but modern rivals. Its location in the heart of the city also means you can see as much of Mexican life as you want as easily as possible.

Hacienda Chichen Itza

This hotel is a beautiful XVI century colonial Hacienda located in the heart of the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. In 1923, the Hacienda became the Carnegie Institute’s Mayan expedition headquarters – the picturesque cottages, built for the Carnegie staff, have been recently remodelled to serve as guest-rooms and are scattered throughout the hacienda’s tranquil tropical gardens. The cottages are simply decorated with colonial tiles, carved accessories and hand woven bedspreads. 

Cabanas Ana y Jose

This small beachfront hotel has comfortable, rustic Mexican style cabanas situated on the beach, all with private bathrooms. Most of the cabanas look onto the turquoise blue water and white sand beaches of Tulum. Rooms have a fan but no air-conditioning as power is by generator. This is a wonderful location along a quiet beach. With friendly staff, this is the ideal place to start or end your Mexican holiday.

Los Lirios

This relatively new hotel has 28 rooms most of which have an ocean view. The large airy rooms have sitting areas and beach-front balconies complete with hammocks. The private bathrooms all come with a good sized bath tub. There is a moderate restaurant on site but plenty of places to eat at up and down the beach including Ana y Jose and, possibly the best restaurant in Tulum, Zamas, which is within walking distance of Los Lirios.