This is a family run, family style hotel. The facilities are older, built in 1963, but reasonably well maintained and clean.
The rooms open up to the courtyard/parking lot where there are well-established sycamore and palm trees, huge colorful bougainvilleas, elephant ears, and other various plants, etc. This provides a small green oasis in the middle of crowded downtown brick and mortar.
There are plenty of well lit sitting areas outside with patio tables and chairs. Right across the street is even a small park which belongs to the hotel and is exclusively for hotel guests. It has a tennis court, volleyball net, green areas, patio chairs and tables for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
The hotel has a pool, a gym (which I did not get to see), free Wi-Fi, and offers a full breakfast.
Since the rooms are all retro, there are a few electrical outlets available, none by the bed stands. There are some n the other side of the room. They do provide a desk with the chair, chest of drawers, sitting area with coffee table, air condition, hairdryer, and great water pressure for showers. It is not fancy but it is functional and clean.
From the room where I stayed I could hear some of the racket in the parking lot area as the louvre windows are not well insulated. I use a sound machine app to help mask that kind of noise so I can sleep. There is a White Noise app available for smart phones that comes in handy in case you don't have one.
The bed was comfortable and the pillows were great. Bottled water (2) is provided at no extra charge. Towels were OK.
On Saturday night about 10 o'clock there was a loud knock on the door. Federal police were checking the IDs of all the hotel guests. I assume they were looking for someone in particular. They asked me who I was and why I was here, so I answered them. They told me that they were doing a security check for everyone's safety. I have traveled all over Latin America and that was the first time to experience that. But it did not bother me. I am glad they are doing their job.
The hotel is centrally located in downtown Piedras Negras, only one block south of Berlanga's Orthodontics (highly recommended).
For comfort, cleanliness and good wifi I 'd give them a 4. For the old facilities (some "patched up" areas on the sink counter), worn carpet, and chairs with spent padding, I'd award a 2.
Service and friendliness of staff deserves a 4. The effort to provide relaxing green garden park areas and place for family friendly activities deserves at least a 4.
Taking into consideration the inexpensive price my overall rating is a 4. read more