My husband and I stayed at El Mirador in August 2008. In one word, the experience was LOUSY. The bedroom door rattled in the wind, the ceiling in the bathroom was falling down and the lighting was poor. In addition, there was mold in the curtains in the bedroom.
The wash cloths were torn and tattered. On the second night when we asked for and additiional wash cloth (only one was left in the bathroom) we were told that none were available.
The food was OK, especially the breakfast.
We would definitely not recommend this hotel

I paid $45 for a double (2 guests) during this off season time. I used it just for a stop rest on my way to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

This hotel has been there for more than 75 years it used to be a high-end spot during the 50`s and 60`s. It faces La Quebrada the famous spot for cliff divers in Acapulco. No beach. A 10 minute taxi ($7-8 USD) ride to La Costera where all the bars, discos, and action takes place. It is just out of the main Acapulco bay.

Nicely kept. Rooms are clean and basic. Some details show age (e.g. old cooler left in the whole in the wall not working, it has now very modern coolers installed in a different location).

Pools are basic but nice.

Basic hotel to go to sleep after speding the day some where else.

Where on earth do they get the $150 US from? This place is one of the cheapest more well known hotels in this city. It costs $80 US per night and the third night is free! Just phone the hotel directly. Breakfast is included except for the free night.
I love this place, and having stayed here for the 4 times that I have come here I was ready for a change. But now I am thinking again. No horrible club music, no noisy traffic, no spring breakers. I love it. The people here are very helpful and show you the room that you are going to stay in before they bring the luggage. That is great, because you will inevitably have many steps to climb. *note... this hotel is NOT for the elderly* We have very small children and despite carrying the luggage up and down too may stairs, the view, the waves crashing on the rocks below, the iguanas, the humming birds and the cliff divers make up for an otherwise shabby and run down place. Everything will NOT work in your room, so make sure that you check to see if your TV and Air-Con work before you take it. (speaking out of experience) We have been treated like royalty by everyone every time we go there, but we do make an effort to speak spanish.
The buffet breakfast caters for Mexicans so if you want the real Speedy Gonzalez experience, it is a good one. The pools are clean but a walk up or down many steps, and remember to always carry some change for a tip, even when vacating the rooms. The people who work here work hard for little money and depend on them.
It feels like a little village rather than a hotel and there are plenty of places to escape for time alone together.
Run down it certainly is, but I still love it!

I thought the hotel would have been a little more updated. The place I am sure was gorgeous in its prime and could be again witha little tender love and care. I am not sure why it is not being kept up and updated with things like ice and updated furniture and appliances. I had a wonderful time staying in the traditional area of Acapulco but found very little english speaking people at the hotel or in the area, but hey I WAS in Mexico! We found the trip to be good overall but the pictures of the hotel need to updated to show that it is not what it used to be. I think it is a great place for active people who do not mind stairs and walking. The pools need to be kept better and the saltwater pool was NEVER open or even looked like it has been it quite a while. Would love to see the hotel renovated and updated!!!