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Positos 35, Esquina con Juan Valle, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico
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El Meson de los Poetas
Ranked #2 of 54 hotels in Guanajuato
4.0 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
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Los Angeles
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Interesting Hotel in a Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Meson de los Poetas is a bit of a mixed bag. It is an interesting old building, in a good location -- central, but not so central that it is too noisy. The rooms are nothing special, and a bit odd. We had a kitchen, but no utensils, pots or pans. So, it was unusable wasted space.

Service was a bit mixed. One young student was very helpful and spoke good English. A woman working a different shift was helpful and friendly, no English. The woman on duty when we left tried to make money on our taxi ride to the airport.

BTW, if you going to Guanajuato, DO NOT attempt to drive around town. Many of the main roads are underground tunnels and impossible to navigate if you are not already familiar with them. There is no parking in most central locations, including near Meson de Los Poetas. Just park at the first pay parking lot you see and take a taxi!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Mexico City, Mexico
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Location. Average place. Not special but enough for a weekend”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I had better memories of this place for the same price. But next door is better. It will be enough for a few days to explore the great downtown but it can become magical if you invest some time looking for the best room. Forget hi-season. It is a mess the whole town. Enjoy

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Charming Hotel, Wonderful Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This hotel was just what we were looking for - charming, clean, friendly, and within walking distance of most everything we wanted to see and do. It is within 2 minutes of three wonderful museums, a easy 5 minute walk to the main plaza and the cathedral and some of the best restaurants that we've experienced in small Mexican cities. And taxis to most of the further out venues (silver mines, other restaurants on hills overlooking the city) was never more than 40 pesos (under $3). Included was a nice breakfast buffet with cereals, eggs, fruit, and a different Mexican dish every morning. We had a large room with a king-sized bed (the Jose Marti room) and a bath with more hot water and stronger shower than most luxury hotels we've stayed in. A very memorable and delightful hotel.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Really special”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011 via mobile

I stayed at this hotel for a wedding. The service was excellent and I was pretty impressed with the rooms. Each one of them is different from the others. The design is beautiful, and since it is not a big hotel, the staff really takes care of you.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hartford, Connecticut
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“A charming hotel in a charming colonial city”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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I loved this hotel! The location is superb...Diego Rivera museum just down the street, close to the center, sweet coffee shop nearby. Both of the rooms we stayed in had kitchenettes (we didn't use them since we were only there for 2 nights). The decor is typical colonial. No street noise. Breakfast included was a plus...eggs, fruit, cereals, some typical Mexican items. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Positos 35, Esquina con Juan Valle, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR4,904 - 6,075

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