A group of 10 of our closest friends were on our way to Oaxaca to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday…read morefor a four day Mexican adventure, a once in a lifetime bucket list item for a once in a lifetime moment. We were all planning on staying at Quinta Real. We had booked transportation, restaurants, tours, tastings, a full four day itinerary that we had spent months crafting to try and make perfect for this very special occassion in a very special city. This was all upended when bad weather rerouted our flight, missing our connection, with no viable options to rebook an entire group of 10 people in time to enjoy the trip. My wife was devastated, in tears, the trip she had been looking forward to all year completely ruined at no fault of her own. I called to see what Quinta Real could honor our reservation by booking a different date, a credit, a discount, or ANYTHING to ease the pain. We wanted to come back (and we will be, just not with this hotel), and we wanted to continue working with Quinta Real to make this mutually beneficial for both parties. Instead, they could not care less and are keeping the entire thing, four nights to the tune of thousands of dollars in exchange for not having to lift a finger to do anything for 10 guests now. Most important of all, however, is the lack of any professionalism, sympathy, politeness, or kind words under these special circumstances--they simply don't care. The human element of compassion is what I care about when I consider or recommend a place. I do not recommend Quinta Real--they have shown that they lack this element when it matters most.

We had our wedding here, the staff was so kind, they did an incredible job with our reception and…read moredinner. Our family and friends were blown away by the service, the rooms were beautiful and everyone was so accommodating. It was a dream to stay at Quinta Real, it costs significantly more than other places in town, but it's a luxurious and beautiful experience. Yadira did our wedding and she is the very best!

Our group originally booked a hostel down the street, and decided to pop by to see the price! We…read morewere pleasantly surprised with the value! They had a room with 3 beds so it was even cheaper, and we had our own restroom. Call us spoiled! As we journeyed to your room, lead by very kind staff, we walked up stairs and thru hallways covered in plants and flowers. We had to wait for checkin, because we were early, and really enjoyed seating in chairs under the foliage! The rooms were clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was nice! Any small thing we asked for we recieved right away. If I am lucky enough to come back to Oaxaca, I would find it hard to not stay here again.

This hotel is simply fantastic. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Las…read moreGolondrinas is one of the most charming hotels I have stayed in while visiting Oaxaca, which I have visited five times now. The hotel is centrally located, within easy walking distance of the Zocolo. The rooms are super clean, the Wifi is fast. The price is most reasonable. I highly recommend Hotel Las Golondrinas. Dr. Richard Gardner, Ph.D.

Nice boutique hotel with very friendly staff. Street parking is a bit difficult if you come with a…read morecar but you can always park a block or two away. Breakfast with good coffee and juice. Very convenient location but gets a bit noisy at night. But all great restaurants are walking distance within 3-5 min.

This hotel is kind of boutique hotel, but the staff is unfriendly and totally un professional…read more They just took our luggage out and threw at reception.... Very mean of them. The breakfast is very little with no choice of bread, or cereal. Would not recommend this hotel for foreigners! Only positive point is location!!!! Its 5 min away from centro historico!!!

Hotel Parador de Alcala is a boutique hotel located in the city center of Oaxaca. It's conveniently…read morelocated right in the middle of everything including but not limited to Andador Turistico, Santo Domingo church, and the Zocalo (main square). There's a courtyard in the middle that contains a restaurant. There was complimentary breakfast during our stay here and the food was actually pretty good; I especially liked the chilaquiles. There's also a rooftop terrace with a small pool. Note that there are no elevators so you will have to carry your luggage up the few floors. Because it's on the Andador Turistico area and Calle Macedonia Alcala, one of the intersections is pedestrian only which is convenient. The other intersection has a decent amount of cars and noise but not too much. Note that they do not allow visitors after 11pm and they close the front door after a certain point in the evening and you have to ring the bell to enter at night. It was really interesting to be in the calm and quiet of our room and then immediately walk out to the busy streets. However, it's a great hotel if you want to be in the center of everything.

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Parador de Alcalá in Oaxaca. The service was great, the food was…read moreamazing, and the hotel was beautiful. The rooftop and pool are nice to relax at - Oaxaca is pretty hot during the day and that pool was cold! For breakfast I tried the enchiladas and chilaquiles, both were great and the fresh mandarin juice was amazing. I would definitely stay here if visiting Oaxaca again!

The Hotel Azul has a lovely courtyard and the rooms are dark and quiet. The breakfast offerings…read moreinclude red (coloradito) mole enchiladas and mole verde enchiladas and hot chocolate (in addition to coffee) for breakfast. https://www.hotelazuloaxaca.com/

This place is very nice nice service but you are told not to take put toilet paper in the toilet…read morebecause they get clogged up so this is ridiculous in a five-star hotel that you can't throw toilet paper in the toilet I would never stay here again especially during Covid for god sake

What an amazing hotel. The rooms are nicely appointed. The staff is friendly and welcoming…read more Everyone speaks English and are constantly asking if you need any speak. They also give you space if you are not the chatty type. The common areas are gorgeous. It has two covered terraces on the 3rd floor which you can relax and enjoy the views of Oaxaca. The birds are nice to hear during the day and there is a restaurant attached to the hotel. The restaurant prepares great Oaxaca food and the best Caffé Late I enjoyed in the city. Try a Poleo if you are having tummy issues. The location is amazing. Minutes from the main plaza called Zocalo. About a 8 minute walk to Santo Domingo. You'll begin your walk at the bottom/ start of the walking street. With many stores and vendors offering their wares. From food to textiles made by the indigenous people of the area. Non pushy sales tactics. Double room with twin. Beds. Also available double rooms with queen beds and east coast king rooms. Included is a blue tooth speaker. Coffee maker, free purified water and tea. Shower caps. All toiletries in the bathroom. Soft sheets and very comfortable mattress. Great pillows. From firm to soft available

The first thing that made me feel great about this hotel was its front doors, which were big, blue,…read moreand had hummingbirds. It felt good seeing them every time! This hotel is so close to the Zocalo, but is also such a haven of peace once inside, with nice decorations, a library, comfortable places to sit and relax. The hotel has friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable. There is free bottled water in the room. I was very happy here!

I had the most pleasant stay at this hotel. I arrived super late at night, there were airport/…read moreweather delays, but there was a staff member who was expecting me and very quickly got me checked in. The room is nicely appointed, minimalist style. The bed is firm, plenty of pillows, a desk for writing, huge shower with a skylight, very cozy room. There was a window in the room, next to the door, that can remain open during all hours (metal mesh panel covers the opening) and the fresh air & birds singing outside the window will serve as your alarm clock each morning! I loved it!! Breakfast was served in a dining room area right off of the registration area. Each morning you are greeted with a bread basket with toast, butter & jam. Followed by coffee, I paid the extra $40pesos for a cafe latte. A fruit & yogurt plate and a plate of the day, I believe they were all vegetarian. Everything was pretty to look at and a delicious meal to start your day. Staff was all super friendly, always greeted you and the front desk staff answered all my questions and provided assistance with taxis and tour drivers. Location is far enough away from the crowds and noise of the zocalo and cathedral but close enough to walk to everything. I would recommend staying at this hotel.

My wife and I stayed at Hotel de Corazon with some of our family for a week, and unfortunately for…read more5 out of 7 days there was no HOT water available! Every day we would inform the front desk that we had no hot water and all we were told was that they would look into it. The issue was not resolved until the 6th day. Management did not offer any real apology, or compensation for the inconvenience. When we asked why they didn't move us to another room we were told the hotel was full. A basic necessity like hot water should never be an issue for paying guests. I loved Oaxaca! but would not recommend staying at Hotel de Corazon. Steve P

This property is dated but well maintained--take a stroll down the hallways and you will be…read moreinstantly nostalgic of the early 2000s. But the staff are friendly, the hot breakfast in the morning has some really good food, and the location is awesome. Explore the area and you will soon discover many alternatives for a fraction of the cost.

It's a pretty good hotel, arguably the best in Oaxaca for the price. The rooms are clean (and…read morecleaned twice a day), the breakfast is pretty decent, and the pool is smallish but they have a pool! And it's pretty fun! It's definitely a notch up from your average Holiday Inn (Express or no). Close walking distance to both the Zocalo and Reforma areas, it's in a great spot. The rooms have the usual complement of hotel amenities, but no refrigerators! Refrigerators would be nice to have. Also it'd be nice if they had a hotel bar. Those are useful on occasion. Although of course there are literally hundreds of bars big and small within walking distance, so it's hard to complain too much about this one. Finally, I wish they had screens on the sliding glass doors so we could sleep with them open without having to worry about becoming a mosquito buffet! We sleep with the air conditioning on every night instead and it does make for a dry mouth when you wake up.

Aside from the central location & safety of this hotel, what makes it exceptional, is the staff…read more Mari, Emmanuel, Daisy, Diego, & Gabriel were amazing. We went as a family with our son who is 7 years old. They were altruistic with every detail. They went out of their way to help us access restaurant reservations, provide good & honest recommendations & tips for exploring the central parts of the city. Anytime we needed a cab, they were so gracious & requested someone on our behalf. Other times, we simply walked to our destination. You can walk to the cathedral, markets, & the plaza from the hotel. It's a short & simple walk around the city. We always felt safe at all hours of the day. The hotel itself is clean, safe, and the breakfast has a variety of options to choose from. They made hotcakes off the menu for our son, which we really appreciated. The coffee is great. They will make anything you ask for. They even made us a cup before we left the morning of our flight home (6am). We seriously couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. Hands down it was one of the best places we have ever stayed at.

What a lovely Hotel. I have stayed at some of the best hotel in the world and this is one of them…read more The service, room, hospitality and food was top notch. The beds are comfy, rooms are large/cozy and so warm. I woke up every morning and a cappuccino was served to me within 5 minutes from one of the friendly staff members. In the center of town walking distance from the best restaurants and shopping. Only place I would stay at in Oaxaca.

You hit the Jackpot. I really don't know where to begin with this review because there's so much…read morepositive to say about this place. So, let me begin with the incredible and always helpful Amado, the general manager. Jane is life energy and smiles with tons of knowledge about the area. Transplanted from Arizona, she has made this her home for the last thirty something years. Amado has more knowledge and information that he willingly shares than anybody that you'll find in the area. That is actually, both of them have hearts of gold, and they're so pleasant to be around. As you arrive at this long green wall with a huge magenta colored door in the city itself, your imagination runs wild with what could be on the other side. As you pass through the doorway and come out the portico, an archway of boganville and flowers and a huge garden in the middle of the area, your eyes are just filled with colors of tropical flowers. Surrounding the garden all the way around are the rooms of this former ranch house converted into this unique b&b that's offered here. Also, here is a kitchen staffed with amazing local chefs creating their wonderful dishes, and the housekeepers are solid gold nice people. You will undoubtedly see the gardener wandering around cleaning the area to make sure you have and eye appealing visit he is such a nice man. For those who like to read or study? There's a sola that has a couple of guitars in it if. You like music and a library where you can just relax. In the rear accommodations, it's a private area for groups of artists that come down and stay and study and show the arts. Every aspect of this place has been thought over then rethought, then rethought until it became perfect. I can't believe it took me so long to come back for my second visit. This is completely one of the best kept secrets in the city of Oaxaca. The rates here include breakfast every day, and you can arrange for lunch if they're serving it and dinner every night. Absolutely incredible affordible pricing for the rooms. It's easily one of the best and easiest recommended accommodations I've ever made.

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Colonial. Its unassuming exterior hides a beautiful garden,…read moreincredible kitchen, sweet dalmatian and very helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts and fellow guests. Amado was helpful with restaurant and logistics recommendations in town. We enjoyed the library and were allowed to use their small laundry room to iron our clothes for a wedding we were attending. We were very comfortable in our room. The bathroom was very roomy. The water pressure was very light in the shower. Oaxaca has a water shortage, so we understood doing our part. We highly recommend Casa Colonial.