Calle 63 No. 550, Colonia Centro, Merida, Mexico | (586) 210-9239
Convenient location three blocks from main square, cathedral,
and museums
Clean, simple rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers
Lovely outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers, shaded seating, and green lawns
Cool poolside bar
On-site restaurant serves traditional Mexican fare
Room service available
Six meeting rooms for various functions
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking available
Bland, basic interior decor throughout
Bathrooms are small and in need of an update
Some complaints about loud AC units
Breakfast is an additional fee
Room service is not 24/7
The 94-room Hotel Maria del Carmen is a mid-range property
located about three blocks from Merida’s main square, Zocalo, which is flanked
by several sites and museums. The property offers simple, fairly basic rooms
that are a bit bland but equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, free
Wi-Fi, and generic bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some open
right onto the pool area, which is located in a large courtyard surrounded
by a sundeck with loungers, green lawns, and an outdoor bar. There’s also a
restaurant on-site serving regional Mexican fare. The property mainly draws
Mexican tourists seeking a good value and is a popular spot for a variety of functions as it offers three
meeting rooms and three banquet rooms. For something with a bit more character,
travelers might want to consider the charming boutique Hotel Julamis.
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Scene
Simple, mid-range hotel with bland interiors; popular spot for various functions and meetings
This basic, mid-range hotel draws mostly Mexican tourists and is a
popular spot for various functions as it offers several meeting rooms and event
space. The contemporary, yellow-hued building is lined with large windows and
features simple interiors that are pleasant, if a bit bland. Guests are greeted
in a spacious, though basic, lobby with a sleek, black front desk and a seating
area filled with wicker couches padded with white and bright-orange pillows.
Green potted plants top coffee tables, while large and colorful pieces of
abstract art adorn white walls. The hotel’s restaurant is similarly styled with
colorful abstract artwork, sleek tables and white upholstered chairs, as well
as floor-to-ceiling windows filling the space with natural light. The property
is centered around a large courtyard with a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by a
spacious sundeck, green lawns, and a bar shaded by a cool, zigzagging awning and
surrounded by wooden loungers.
Location
Located three blocks from Zocalo Square and several museums; short walk to the zoo
The hotel is conveniently located about three blocks from
Zocalo Square, Merida’s main square, where guests will find many sites and
museums, such as the Merida Cathedral, the Montejo House Museum, the MACAY
Museum of Contemporary Art, City Hall, and the State Capital Building. There
are many shops, restaurants, and bars in the surrounding area, and the zoo is
about a 15-minute walk from the property. The prestigious Paseo Montejo, the
city’s main avenue, is a bit of a trek on foot (over 20 minutes away), though it's just a short drive away and lined with many shops, restaurants, mansions, and
museums. Several ancient Mayan ruins can be reached in about an hour’s drive,
such as Uxmal, while Mayapan and Chichen Itza are about an hour and a half
away. The Merida International Airport is about a 20-minute drive.
Rooms
Simple rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and small bathrooms in need of a revamp
Rooms at the hotel are clean and pleasant with simple, if dull, decor and furnishings in soft, neutral shades. White tiled floors
are coupled with cream-colored walls and beige furniture that includes work
desks and nightstands flanking large beds framed by woven headboards.
Peach-hued walls behind beds provide a welcome, colorful accent to the mostly
monochrome hues. There’s not much else in the form of decor besides small
pieces of abstract art. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers with free
coffee, telephones, alarm clocks, electronic safes, air-conditioning (though
there have been some complaints about loud units), free bottled water, and free
Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are small and simple, covered in beige tiles and outfitted
with walk-in showers, hairdryers, and a small range of toiletries.
Rooms open onto exterior corridors and ground floor rooms have direct access to
the pool area. Suites offer more space and have small sitting areas.
Features
Restaurant and outdoor bar, large pool, several meeting rooms, and free Wi-Fi throughout
The hotel’s restaurant is a simple and pleasant space that
serves regional Mexican fare. Breakfast incurs an added charge, but half-board
options are also available. Room service is available,
though not 24/7. There’s a cool outdoor bar by the pool, which is located in a
large courtyard with green lawns, shaded tables, and a sundeck with loungers.
The hotel is a popular spot for functions as it offers a variety of event spaces with three meeting rooms and three banquet rooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and
there are two parking lots available.
