This refurbished older hotel on a busy street in the heart of downtown is a bargain, with many of the amenities of the more upscale hotels at less than half the price. Public areas sparkle with marble and glass. Guest rooms are spacious and clean, if a little generic. You can get a room with a view of the namesake Catedral. If your room doesn't have a view, the small terrace is a great place to watch the sun set over the zócalo. Pros: El Retiro bar attracts a largely Mexican clientele to hear live Latin music. Cons: The Catedral's bells chime every 15 minutes late into the night.
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