I fully enjoyed my stay at this Fiesta Americana in Xochitepec; the location resides in a quiet residential town in Mexico, about 15-20 minutes away from the bigger town/city of Cuernavaca. Fiesta Americana is a beautiful and historic 18th century sugarcane hacienda turned hotel - maintaining its Spanish colonial design, architecture, and landscape with added modern amenities. When you think of a telenovela filmed at a picturesque hacienda, this is it. I spent a few mornings just walking the grounds and taking it all in, from century-old murals to photos and paintings on the wall to hidden hallways and rooms that - I must admit - made me a bit timid to explore further on my own. While touring the grounds on my own accord, I came across black and white photos of Mexican film "Los Gavilanes" (1956), which was shot at this hotel. (The film starred Pedro Infante, Lilia Prado, and Ana Bertha Lepe.) I also learned that in 2017, a secret wine room was discovered, which now the hotel hosts special private dinners for up to 10 people. So much history on this property... We stayed at the hotel for three nights, and throughout the stay we had reliable wifi, hot water, and A/C. The highlights of the stay - for me - was the grounds (I'm a plant mom and loved the landscaping), the pool (you can't beat the weather in Cuernavaca), and the breakfast buffet at La Molienda. I ate chilaquiles and papaya every single morning. Features and amenities include: :: Two pools on opposite sides of the property (both with bar service and pool towels) :: A cardio + weight gym (with gym towels, hand sani, and complimentary water bottles) :: One restaurant, La Molienda :: Spa :: A Starbucks cafe :: Multiple venue spaces for weddings and large events :: A chapel :: Bridal and groom suites :: A cantina/game room (very basic with a pool table and foosball) :: Conference rooms and convention space ...And it's dog-friendly! The only thing that wasn't five-stars about it, and you can't fault the culture/customs of a small, slow-paced town, was the service. It takes - what feels like - forever to order a drink, close a tab, get a cab (so plan ahead, and even when you do arrange for a cab, double check with the front desk). Oh, and the a la carte menu items weren't that amazing. The brunch buffet is where they truly shine. read more

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Great brunch selection from American/Continental options to regional specialties like the delicious "mole de guayaba" enchiladas. Can ask for the complementary pan dulce to start, and the coffee is nice and strong. Explore the extensive beautiful grounds--16th century frescos, stream, tunnels, wine tasting cave, fountains, and foliage... Great photo opps! read more

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Oh my .... this place is magnificent . We are staying here for a few days to attend a wedding and couldn't think of a nicer place to spend a few days. This is an idyllic oasis hidden behind high walls. The resort is a converted hacienda dating back to the 1700's. We are staying in converted stables . The service is outstanding , the people are wonderful and I can't even begin to describe the surroundings . Hope my pictures speak for me . The pools are fabulous and the entire restaurant is wide open - I suppose because the weather is always mild . The period pieces of furniture and restoration to keep the original way this place was , is incredible . This is a destination wedding venue for the most part but also a great getaway. Transportation to Cuernavaca and the sights is a little tedious but the hotel is willing to help. Try this place and enjoy the photos . It's not often we get to stay in a real Hacienda read more

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Nice place but be warned, items were stolen out of my luggage in my room while I was not in the room and management did nothing.

Beautiful place, terrible service; poor quality food, they deliver wrong orders at meals, with ingredients not listed and refuse change them, regardless of allergies causing ingredients. Waiters talk back. read more

Had a fantastic visit to this hacienda filled with good food, nice pool, gardens, a river, and close to a town with a zocalo during Carnaval! read more