Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Hacienda Mérida

This urban oasis features a dramatic pool surrounded by pillared archways draped with white curtains. Although fairly small, the chic and comfortable rooms have four-poster beds with silk pillows and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets; other perks include hardwood floors, satellite TVs, and air-conditioning. There are hints of royal red throughout the property, which matches the bright polished floors inlaid with river stones. Request Room No. 1 or No. 3 for a view of the pool. Next door, a sister property, Hacienda VIP, is very similar in style but slightly more expensive and worth upgrading to if you want larger rooms.