El Beaterio

Combination hotel and museum, it preserves all that is lovely about Spanish colonial architecture. There is AC in the rooms and great water pressure in the shower. Breakfast is filling and well presented. For some the absence of AC in the public spaces will be a negative but the ambiance, including that of the roof top deck make this a hotel worth staying in.

The noise of the city melts away the second you enter. Visually pleasing. Tons of historical maps. The unoccupied rooms were open so I peaked in a few. Mine was a budget room. All were nice. Rooftop could use an umbrella or two. I would stay here again.

Don’t consider this a negative but just to inform folks. I’m sensitive to odor and there was a slight moldiness in the room. The building is about 380 years old so it doesn’t surprise me. It wasn’t bad. I was able to stay in the room without a problem. However it was very clean. Even in the heat I didn’t need AC 24/7. The fan was quiet.

I loved the rooms. Good breakfast. Good price.

Very fine hotel in a great spot.

The hotel is in a historic building and includes historic information throughout the property. Staying there was like getting an additional museum tour! The property was beautiful with a courtyard and lovely historic architectural features. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The location was amazing - just two blocks from the main shopping street and adjacent to a historic square. It was the perfect spot for walking around the the Zona Colonial. You get a lot of value for the price at this hotel.

This is a simple property in terms of amenities - the bathrooms are very basic and there is only air-conditioning in the actual rooms (which works great - but the common areas are warm.) This place is best if you are interested in charm and location over luxury.

The staff is super attentive and the place breathes history. It is such an honor to return to El Beaterio once more.

My favorite part of El Beaterio is the internal Patio Español. However, since it is also a smoking free area, I was unabled to enjoy it during this trip. The smell of cigarettes entered my room and it forced me to keep the windows closed.

The setting and design

The floor in the rooms were brick and dusty