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Casa del Balam Hotel

3.0 of 5
Calle 60 #488 x 57 | Colonia Centro, Merida 97000, Mexico
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Ranked #21 of 78 hotels in Merida
4.0 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
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  • Main plaza(4)
  • Beautiful courtyard(3)
  • Master suite(3)
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MGMaxwell
Santiago, Mexico
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This hotel evokes a feeling of gracious charm reminiscent of Mexico’s colonial past. From the plant-filled lobby to the wooden elevator doors, Casa del Balam proudly wears its patina of age, yet provides all the important conveniences in well-maintained rooms. The location is only a block or two from Merida’s main plaza, the staff is friendly, and English is no... More

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buciIstanbul
istanbul
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Very nice boutique hotel unfortunately the rooms were freezing at night, we had no hot water and they could not fix it. There is a fire place in the room but did not help. More

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bluebirdmiami
Miami, Florida
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Some rooms have bathtubs and they are kept very clean so I felt comfortable taking relaxing baths, something I hesitate to do in other hotels. There is a nice pool which is nice to swim in after the heat in Merida. The hotel has only gotten better since my first stay many years ago. More

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SperanzaA
Alameda, CA
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8 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

This is our second stay at this wonderful old hotel in downtown Merida. It's hard to go wrong staying here- great location and lots of charm. The rooms have been upgraded since our first stay many years ago, and that was a treat. While most of the staff speak at least some English, it is best if you can speak... More

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surreynow
Richmond
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14 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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This hotel has character and charm. The rooms are very comfortable and stylish. It is in a great location. The a*/c can be noisy but they can sort it out if you ask. The breakfast buffet is average. The pool area not that inviting. The staff are effcient but don't smile. Overall though it was an excellent stay with nice... More

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Calgary-visitor
Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights (November 24 and 25, 2011) as part of a tour group. This Mexican Colonial hotel had a wonderful inner courtyard that the room hallways looked out on. The hotel has elevators. There is also a pool area in the courtyard outside in the back of the hotel. The room... More

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SouthPasTraveler
South Pasadena, CA
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

We had a great stay at this hotel in August 2011. We stayed in one of the historic old rooms overlooking the pool. The hotel was spotless and the staff was very helpful, including George the manager, in arranging transportation and a tour. The hotel is within walking distance to many historic sites in the city. More

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Reeennneee
New York
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15 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Lovely boutique hotel with a Spanish colonial flavor. The rooms were very small and the locks on the door were not secure. I thought the employees were very nice and helpful. As usual the buffet breakfast was really good but the dinner not so good. The hotel is centrally located and you can walk into the center of the town,... More

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rusty75229
Dallas, Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Excellent boutique hotel just blocks from the main square. Service by hotel staff was outstanding. Parking and buffet breakfast are included in room charge. Would definitely stay here again. More

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akc19
Seattle, Washington
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Stayed here for 2 nights. The room was uncomfortable and unbelievably noisy. There was a connecting room in which the occupant smoked constantly. No effort had been mad to seal the connecting door. One could see light through it, so of course the air was bad and since they *had* sealed close the window, one could not open that. The... More

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Address: Calle 60 #488 x 57 | Colonia Centro, Merida 97000, Mexico

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