I took a chance booking this "New to Travelocity" hotel because of it's price, convenient location, breakfast, and photos...and I'm glad I did. We checked in a few days after the hotel's grand opening for a 5-night stay and were impressed with the new construction's marble floors, glass & mirrored walls, contemporary fixtures, and impressive landscaping. The 24-hour front desk was staffed by the friendliest, most helpful bilingual staff who went above & beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
There were a few issues due to the new staff and construction but they were all quickly resolved.
The GOOD:
* Excellent American or Mayan cooked-to-order breakfasts accompanied by fresh fruit, coffee, juices, and cereals during the week...and a lavish breakfast buffet on weekends.
* An easy 5 minute walk to Paseo de Montejo; Merida's Champs-Elysées with museums, restaurants, hotels, shops...and Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón with the best sorbets & ice cream on the western hemisphere.
* Located on Calle 62, with buses running the 2 kilometers straight into downtown Merida's Plaza Grande.
* Partially covered swimming pool allows for swims and dips in or out of the direct sun.
* Poolside bar with reasonably-priced mixed drinks, wine, and sodas.
* Convenient self-parking in adjoining lot with video surveillance.
* Large garden area featuring hammocks, pergolas, lounges, chairs & tables, and a mango tree!
* Small gym with brand new state-of-the-art equipment.
* Flawless wi-fi and A/C.
* Friendly and helpful on-site Hotel Managers.
* 1/2 mile to the U.S. Consulate.
* 1/4 mile to free TelCel bicycles for Sunday morning's "La Bici Ruta."
* QUIET rooms. We never heard the traffic on busy Calle 62.
* Room darkening curtains.
* Gigantic, plush 5' bath towels.
* Lots of electrical outlets.
* Safe and refrigerator.
Needs IMPROVEMENT:
* Beds in Standard Rooms are smaller than expected.
* High-tech shower stalls are rather confining.
* No gift shop. read more