363 Best Hotels in Mexico

Several hotels are found along the main road across from Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez Terminal 1, and this airy and smartly designed mid-price member of the popular Courtyard Marriott brand is easily the most appealing, with its spacious and contemporary rooms, unusually efficient and friendly service, and attractive common spaces.

Among the most luxurious hotels in the capital, this eight-story oasis with a traditional inner courtyard was modeled after the 18th-century Iturbide Palace. It has airy, spacious rooms with French doors separating the sleeping and living spaces and opulent marble baths. The two outstanding restaurants, a gastropub, and a French bakery on-site are all superb, and you can pamper yourself in the lavish spa with a roof deck and pool. The spa treatments feature Mexican touches, like copal incense, tequila body oil, and cacao scrubs.

Located within a gorgeous 19th-century redbrick building in the heart of Todos Santos, Guaycura is a city hotel with resort-like amenities. It's walking distance from all of the town's top shops, restaurants, art galleries, and more. The rooftop pool, though too small to get your laps in, is great for a quick refresh after a busy day out, though the real star is the beach club that all guests have access to. It's on the other side of town, but if you're visiting without a car, the hotel staff is happy to give you a lift.

At this refurbished butter-yellow hacienda, cottages are all uniquely decorated with the owner's artwork and vintage furniture and are connected by pathways that wind through beautiful grounds complete with pool surrounded by palms. Rooms don't have TVs, Internet, or phones, but there's satellite TV and Wi-Fi in a common area. The property is filled with hidden treasures, including a small chapel, a sacred cave, and a gift shop that donates 100% of its profits to local communities. The on-site Yaxkin Spa, directed by a Maya healer, uses natural ingredients to cleanse the body from toxins and has won awards for its holistic approach to wellness.

Resembling an old castle, this hacienda was made famous as the backdrop for the 1955 film La Escondida. Converted into an elegant and welcoming hotel, it is a true gem seemingly in the middle of nowhere—51 km (32 miles) from Tlaxcala—but a five-minute bus ride from the hotel to the charming pueblo mágico of Huamantla. The stately restaurant ($$), watched over by two stuffed bulls, serves delicious regional fare and has a cozy fireplace to warm up the chilly winter nights. It is a hive of activity on Sunday, when people from around the area come here to lunch. Best of all, the hotel gives tours to other remote haciendas of Tlaxcala State, an eye-opener into the history of the rural region, along with other activities like hot-air ballooning and horseback rides.

This author-themed hotel with very well appointed rooms is in a great location and includes parking and breakfast. It's great value for money.

Among Tepoztlán's several holistic-minded spa resorts, this centrally located boutique hotel known for its polished service and peaceful setting is one of the best, thanks to its soothing spa and first-rate restaurant, La Veladora, which is worth seeking out even if you aren’t an overnight guest. Set amid carefully tended gardens, Casa Fernanda offers a dozen individually appointed rooms with sleek, uncluttered designs, slippers and robes, and top-of-the-line bath products; many have deep soaking tubs. 

It's all about the details at this hip hotel with a quiet, picturesque setting overlooking Parque España, from rooms outfitted with eye-catching custom-designed furniture and Malin & Goetz bath products to a library of coffee table books about Mexican history and culture. The white corridors surround a central courtyard, where the hotel restaurant serves a delicious fusion of French and Mexican cuisine. The swanky rooftop terrace serves Japanese bar fare and well-crafted cocktails with sweeping views of the leafy neighborhood.

This brand-new hotel offers pleasant and comfortable accommodation in an otherwise unassuming town. 

Situated on 50 acres of jungle, this sprawling estate—once the home of an Italian duchess—has been converted into one of the Riviera Maya's most luxurious hotels. Nestled within the gardens are two-story cottages featuring private pools, enormous living rooms, wooden pavilions with outdoor dining areas, and high-tech entertainment rooms; villa rooms, tastefully decorated with hardwood furnishings and white linens, include a surplus of amenities like a Sub-Zero bottle refrigerator (stocked), and a satellite TV. Not a single detail has been overlooked, so expect everything from double rain-shower heads and Molton Brown bath products to 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. The service is exceptional, as is the food.

A superb choice in Centro Histórico, Histórico Central is the perfect location for those looking to explore Centro while feeling pampered. Apples and bottled water are available on each floor, and food is offered to guests for free, 24-hours-day at the on-site café.

Chic and trendy, Krystal Guadalajara features modern and comfortable rooms at a great location with a small mall, restaurants, and many services within walking distance. 

This 1620 converted monastery just a short uphill stroll from Plaza Borda offers simple but pleasantly decorated rooms with traditional furnishings, but the stars of the show here are the inviting restaurant in the tree-shaded courtyard and the expansive rooftop terrace that's absolutely perfect for stargazing or taking in views of Santa Prisca's spires.

After being abandoned for 30 years, this downtown hotel—originally a 19th-century rooming house—has been transformed into one of the city's most luxurious lodgings. No wonder it's the choice of celebrities from movie stars to soccer stars. Demure guest rooms have crown moldings, blond-wood floors, and gold-and-beige furnishings with an old-world style. Café tables on the rooftop terrace make for a casual retreat. The lobby and restaurant are much more formal.

The chic, contemporary rooms in this imaginatively transformed mansion in the center of Taxco---just down the hill from Plaza Borda---are decorated with green-tile floors, high beds with plush linens, and soft lighting, and amenities include an excellent shop specializing in locally crafted silver jewelry and a fashionable restaurant and bar. With attentive and friendly service, the well-located hotel is worth the price, which is considerably higher than most of its neighbors.

At this sophisticated little hotel on the northern end of Soliman Bay, a large stone Buddha flanked by birds-of-paradise greets you in the lobby—which is outfitted with Indonesian carved-wood doors and Moroccan art—and two small swimming pools nestle in a garden of palms just beyond. Elegant rooms have Italian accents, with natural stone floors, luxurious linens, and top-end bathrooms; junior suites have large terraces with private plunge pools. Protected by a reef, the bay here is great for snorkeling or splashing around with kids. Indeed, for a place with such grown-up style, Jashita is remarkably child-friendly—it even has a baby crib-hammock for beach use. Breakfast is served overlooking the water, and if you head to the restaurant for another meal, skip the international portion of the menu and focus on the well-made Mexican classics.

Among the most luxurious and centrally located of the cluster of hotels in business-oriented Santa Fe, this stylish contemporary urban retreat caters primarily to corporate travelers, but leisure visitors willing to contend with the out-of-the-way location will appreciate the extremely reasonable rates and proximity to several excellent restaurants and the enormous Centro Santa Fe shopping mall. The lovely walking paths of Parque La Mexicana offer a pleasant respite from Santa Fe's somewhat imposing and impersonal vibe. The on-site restaurnant, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, serves very good food.

Hotels are rare in this neighborhood, but this stylish all-suites property steps from San Ángel's main shopping area and major sights is also a great base for visiting Coyoacán, Tlalpan, and UNAM. The spacious, upscale rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden floors, kitchenettes, and comfy sitting areas, and there's a good-size gym.

A stately 1756 mansion has been converted into a handsome hotel in Querétaro's center, with each of the spacious guest rooms decorated with fine antiques, tasteful art, parquet floors, and area rugs. The popular restaurant serves both international and Mexican cuisine. A pianist often entertains guests during breakfast. 

A favorite of celebrities and dignitaries, this boutique member of Marriott's Luxury Collection is on Polanco's most exclusive shopping street, a block from charming Parque Lincoln Polanco. Set in a mid-century building that's been breathtakingly reimagined by famed design firm Yabu Pushelberg, the hotel features posh rooms decorated with custom rosewood furniture, state-of-the-art Bose entertainment systems, and roomy baths—some with separate rain showers. 

Set in Barrio de Guadalupe, which has all the charm of the historic center while being quieter, one of the newest additions to the hotel scene has spacious suites with separate living areas, full kitchens, and lovely plaza views. The set-up feels more like having your own apartment (there isn't even a common shared lobby). Rates include breakfast served either in your room or in a dining area.

On the island's remote northeast side, this luxurious waterfront retreat has rooms in four white buildings, complete with tile floors, beamed ceilings, thatched roofs, and contemporary decor. There are three pools and plenty of hammocks and chairs, but the beach is virtually nonexistent unless you head slightly west of the property. There is, however, a small sandbar just offshore where candlelit dinners are served (guests are taken across by canoe). The unobstructed views from the rooftop terrace are stunning, and there is ample wildlife to keep you entertained, including flamingos, iguanas, and a pet raccoon that hangs out in common areas. Note that this is one of the only properties on the island to offer Wi-Fi in every room, turndown service, room service, and a full spa. Although a far walk from town, Las Nubes offers complimentary bikes; you can also catch a golf cart-taxi for MX$100.

This plush, privately owned member of the Leading Hotels of the World is within walking distance of the Zona Rosa. Its art nouveau facade combines pink stone and curved glass, and the lobby is filled with an eclectic sculpture collection selected by the owners. Rooms and suites are spacious, with a look that tempers the dominant art deco theme with modern elements. The pool and gym are in glass-enclosed atriums that make you feel as if you're outdoors, while the spa is the most elegant space, offering an extensive menu of massages, facials, and body treatments. The property is home to several restaurants, including a piano bar, Sikeiros.

Everything about this Spanish colonial–style hotel is luxurious—except for the rates. Each room is different, but all have adobe-style rounded walls, a soothing beige-on-bone color scheme, and premium bedding; many have balconies. A profusion of ferns, tasteful artwork, and patios add a touch of class. The attentive owners cater to their guests, many of them Mexican businesspeople, in a way that virtually guarantees return business. Terra Cotta, the hotel's restaurant, is highly regarded.

You’ll be lulled asleep to the sound of the waves in this collection of five spacious cabanas perched on a jungle-covered hillside overlooking Mermita Beach. Designed by an Italian architect, the elegant interiors are white with lots of curves and dark wood for drama. Choose bungalows 1, 2, or 3 for the best views. The on-site Italian restaurant is one of the best in town, offering house-made pasta and pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. The pool offers stunning views.

Regularly playing host to various heads of state (Barack Obama stayed here in 2009), the InterContinental's expansive atrium lobby has parquet floors, thick walls, oversize furniture, and Talavera pottery, which is also showcased throughout the property. Rooms have a mid-century modern touch, with clean lines and classic tones of blue and slate; those on the upper floors have panoramas that stretch for miles over the city. There are also breathtaking views near the elevator banks and from lounges on executive floors. Mexican, Asian, and Italian fare are among the cuisines featured in the on-site restaurants, which include a branch of The Palm and the city's famous 24-hour French eatery, Au Pied de Cochon. All benefit from the hotel's amazing wine cellar touted as the largest in Latin America.

This newest entry into the San Miguel lodging sweepstakes is this snazzy, sleek, starkly modern hotel that offers an elegance previously unseen downtown. Rooms gleam with white walls and lots of polished woodwork. Deluxe and superior rooms have balconies, and they’re not that much more than the standard option. The building is angled such that all rooms have a view of the ocean. There’s a small on-premises restaurant but you are within easy walking distance to San Miguel’s many dining options.