The Gran Ancira was built in 19I2. Now with that said I have stayed at a few other hotels that were as old and historic as this one but the Gran Ancira definitely holds its own against them. As you enter the Gran Ancira hotel you are graciously greeted by numerous hotel employees. You then make your way into the lobby/ ballroom with a beautiful grand sweeping staircase. The floor is the classy black & white checkers that you'll quickly see reflecting above you on the ceiling adorned full of mirrors. I was here for work for 10 days so the food was provided by the hotel but it was very good. I did see that they had a Sunday brunch that looked incredible. The rooms are nice but your view can be hit or miss depending on what side of the hotel you get. The size of the rooms are decent size and the beds were very comfortable pillow top mattresses. The bathrooms varied in size from room to room. A few of the rooms had nice spacious bathrooms while the others(the one I got!) was tiny and made you feel claustrophobic. Other than that everything in the rooms are clean and tidy. Oh yeah the wifi was a bit spotty in the rooms. The surrounding area has a bit of a Euro feel with the cobblestone streets and plazas. Shopping,restaurants and even a electronics market reminiscent of ones found in Asia are all within walking distance. So onto the best part of the hotel....the PEOPLE! Literally every single employee that I encountered at this hotel was sincerely, genuinely nice and helpful! A rare thing nowadays but somehow you guys managed to do it! Thank you Alejandro and everyone at the Gran Ancira for the 5 star hospitality! read more