Hotel El Cid Merida - Merida

I love hotels like this just as I loved waking up each morning to the other guests eating brekfast on the terrace. Beds are typical of non-high end ones in Mexico, which is to say not of the greatest comfort, but I could deal. Internet was also spotty, but I could deal with that too. So affordable and I would never want to stay in any other area in Merida. This is where the action is if you are a tourist.

Hotel Caribe gets an "A" for atmosphere. Our room and bathroom were tiny. Bed was OK. Our room was on the end on the top floor. The view was spectacular, the tiny pool unswimmable, but it was very pleasant on the patio. The patio furniture needed a good cleaning or replacement. Although there was no elevator, a staff member was available to carry bags upstairs. We did not eat at the hotel, but we heard that the food had improved recently.

Perfect for anyone needing to fly into or out of the airport at Merida. Clean, friendly and perfect location. English spoken at desk. Once your past the desk your in a different world. Quiet, peaceful and clean. If you eat at the resturant,Walker order off the menu. Better than the buffet.

My third time at the hotel, they have made some minor improvements and continue to. As an old hacienda there are many little cosmetic things to stay on top of. A remodel of the bar would be appreciated but overall very friendly staff and good food. Will return in a couple months!

Fantastic little hotel in a historic old building right next to the Cathedral and main plaza. Surrounded by restaurant, bars and shops in the historic district. If what you are looking for is to experience Merida's traditional downtown stay without the mayor international hotel chains, this is the place to stay. Everything is walking distance, magnificent view of the Cathedral towers from the patio bar. Very friendly staff and breakfast is delicious. The only thing that i could think of on the down side was that the shower had some funky smell coming out of the drain. But being a 200 year old building i guess its part of it.