Hotels in Monterrey near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (MTY-General Mariano Escobedo Intl.)

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (MTY-General Mariano Escobedo Intl.) Hotels

As you fly over Cerro de la Silla – the ring of jagged mountain peaks looming over metropolitan Monterrey – you’ll get a taste for the size and character of this vast city. Just 27 kilometers from the center, General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) provides a convenient entry point for business and leisure travelers. With a gleaming modern building brimming with shops and restaurants, it’s a fittingly contemporary gateway to this powerhouse city.

Hotels in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (MTY-General Mariano Escobedo Intl.)

There are plenty of business-friendly 2 and 3-star chain hotels near Monterrey Airport, perfect if you need mod-cons like WiFi, on-site dining and a 24-hour lobby. If you’re looking for luxury, try a 3 or 4-star historic hotel in the city center – think old Colonial-style buildings decked out with majestic furniture, sweeping chandelier-shrouded staircases, and sparkling bathroom suites.

Where to stay

Monterrey’s a burgeoning Americanized city where skyscrapers point upwards to the sky, tree-filled parks break up the bustling built-up streets, and rich suburbs like San Nicolas de los Garza pour out from the dense city center. Downtown’s definitely the place to base yourself on a long stay, as it’s packed with world-class museums and old buildings around the Macroplaza – a grand series of interconnected squares brimming with monuments and gardens.

How to get to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (MTY-General Mariano Escobedo Intl.)

You can fly to Monterrey from all over Mexico, including Cancun, Mexico City, and Guadalajara. There's also an array of flights from US cities including Houston, Dallas, and Las Vegas, and from further afield across the globe. Ask your hotel to pick you up from the airport, or hop in a cab for the short 35-minute drive to the city center.