One Hotel has so many advantages. Located in Plaza Alameda Otay, there are a plethora of shops, and eateries within a very short walking distance, including a full grocery store, Home Depot, 7-11, Toks, a pharmacy, fast food, slow food, healthy food, bars, you name it. There is a Starbucks next door, a Baristi within 20 meters and a D'Volada at the other end of the Plaza.
The hotel was clean. My room was minimalist but comfortable. It had the basics. No iron nor ironing board, no drawers, but there was a mirror, a TV with remote. The window had a view of shops and apartments across the way, but had blackout shades. The AC and heater worked.
There was a decent hot breakfast with eggs, beans, chilaquiles, cereals, fruit, coffee, juice, breads, etc.
The staff was reasonably efficient and friendly. They have free Internet / WiFi.
Why only 3 stars? It has nothing to do with the hotel itself. The issue is that on weekends, the bar across the street has VERY loud music (techno and the like) till past 2 AM. I used a sound decibel meter from inside my room and registered between 35 to 60 decibels of noise. Not only was it loud, but it was obnoxious. Thankfully, I have a White Noise app and a Bluetooth speaker, which helped mask over the ruckus, so I was able to get to sleep by 1 AM. If you are not prepared with something like that, you may simply be at the mercy of the noise.
During weekdays it is quieter. Monday and Tuesday night were relatively calm. There was just some minor traffic noise from the street below. If you stay here I recommend you request a room on the back side NOT facing the Food Garden and Cerveceria. It may be a little quieter.
One Hotel is a good chain offering a no frills clean place to sleep with a hot breakfast. The location is excellent except for the proximity of the Cerveceria which is the fly in the ointment. read more