I have always stayed at the Fray Marcos de Niza in Nogales, Sonora. It is a nice, old hotel. Still, I had seen the Olivia right around the corner, it was a good deal cheaper, still in the old part of town I wanted, so I decided to try it.
The hotel advertises as a travelers hotel. This makes sense. It is basic. Bed, bathroom with shower, closet alcove, built in tables, overhead light. One towel. No extra pillows or blankets. Basic.
On the plus side, it's clean, quiet and inexpensive. There is a small locked courtyard for parking, which is nice. The staff was friendly and spoke some English. It is useful to know some Spanish. The area is dotted with Dr offices, pharmacies, curio shops and clubs, but with fewer tourists, nightlife and shopping aren't what they once were and a lot of store fronts are vacant.
Back to the hotel. For the price, it's all you could ask. And there is an adjacent bar and restaurant. My one complaint is the bed. The mattress was miserable. Very hard to get comfortable. Also, just a little work could make the room so much nicer. A closet door. A bureau. A picture. An extra pillow.
If you're on a budget and just need a place to crash, albeit with an uncomfortable mattress, this place is great for the price. If you have the money (at least twice as much) go around the corner to the Fray Marcos.
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