My boyfriend and I stayed at Hotel Chichen Itza for two nights. We had originally booked Stardust Inn for $22 a night. Upon arriving at Stardust Inn we did not feel safe at all. Not only was it abandoned but the mattresses were filthy and the windows could not lock. We looked up the hotel down the street which happened to be Hotel Chichen Itza for $40 a night. It was well worth it. I highly recommend anyone thinking about staying at Stardust Inn to spend the extra $18 and stay at Hotel Chichen Itza instead.
The main lobby is open and under a huge bungalow type roof. The front lobby is essentially outside. There is a fountain with a mariachi band made of metal standing in front of the fountain. An old carriage decorates a corner of the bungalow lobby. Plants climb up and down the walls. We even saw a kitten that wandered around the grounds. It was a huge relief seeing such a quaint hotel after looking at Stardust Inn. Not only did Hotel Chichen Itza have free wifi but it also had hot water and a friendly staff. We had no problem checking in after booking the reservation on my cell phone.
The backyard was like a hidden oasis in Piste. It had a nice pool with lounge chairs and tables. The pool area was clean and next to the hotel's restaurant which had delicious food. Plants and flowers made the grounds look lush. The service was good and our waiters were very friendly with suggestions on local cuisine. My boyfriend and I both ate the Yucatan specials. They were savory and the meal was cheap!
The location of the hotel was good. It was about a five-minute drive to Chichen-Itza and located in Piste so we could walk around the town and look at souvenirs. One thing to note about this area though is the number of bugs and insects you will see. There is a lot of plant life and the area has a jungle-like feel. There are insects everywhere including the restaurant in the hotel.
The room was comfortable and cool. The A.C worked wonderfully. The room was large and the bed was soft. We had a room on the second floor facing the street. There was more noise due to being next to the street but we didn't mind. The water pressure in the bathroom was good and the hot water worked fine. We also loved their oatmeal soap. It smelled so good. We even used it for the rest of our trip after leaving Piste.
One thing I do want to say about the bathroom is it smells terrible. It smells like jungle mixed with sewage, but hey, for $40 a night in a prime location with a good restaurant, and a comfortable bed, we didn't mind. The wifi is also spotty but will work if there are not a lot of guests in the hotel. We essentially only needed a safe and comfortable place to sleep and rest and that's exactly what we got at Hotel Chichen Itza. Overall it was a positive experience and I would stay here again. read more