this past visit was my 3rd time staying at this holiday inn for work. after 5 years, nothing really has changed much, the facility is still pretty well-kept, but i am starting to see a lot of newer hotel properties sprouting around town so they're going to have to step it up soon.
biggest complaint for most people is the traintrack that runs right behind the hotel... since the intersections in town don't have crossing signals, the train literally will blast the horn coming in and out of town, even during curfew hours. so if you're a light sleeper, best get a room on the street facing side.
i got assigned to a double room this time, which wasn't as spacious and nice as the last room i got which had a single bed.
salamanca has gotten very unsafe over the years but the hotel property felt really safe / secure. not that there are armed guards stationed or anything, but the entrances to the property all seem pretty secure, and room key is required for elevator access... but the stairs tho... another story. free for all.
overall clean, linens fresh, no plumbing or ac issues for me, thank god, but one of the elevators stopped working during our trip and it never got fixed before we left, so 1 elevator alone for the property was quite painful since the elevators are so small.
love that a pretty comprehensive breakfast buffet is included, but the food is decent if you stick to the mexican food and forgo the japanese options. read more