This is a great hotel with a colonial look and feel + breakfast and FREE wifi are included. We stayed in a JUNIOR SUITE with a big private balcony overlooking the pool area. Our room was large and very clean w/extra amenities in the bathroom. The king size bed was a little harder than to expected at a HI but not a problem.
Breakfast was a fresh, plentiful and delicious buffet served in an area off of the lobby with a choice of eating inside or outside on the patio by the pool. We ate outside which was nice and relaxing - a great place to enjoy the start of the day with a cup of coffee. Although we didn't use the pool or adjacent hot tub, they both were inviting.
We also liked the fact that the hotel had safe and secure parking for our car. The staff was friendly and helpful and overall the service was very good. The only drawback was the elevator - there is only one and it was crazy slow and even a couple of times not working at all! We ended up walking the 3 floors up/down which was no problem for us.
We would liked to have stayed a couple more nights except that we arrived without a reservation the week between Christmas and New Year - not a good idea! After searching high and low, the HIE had the only vacancy anywhere and only for ONE night! Needless to say it was a very good choice. We definitely would stay at this Holiday Inn Express again when visiting Oaxaca.

We stayed for 4 nights - were very happy with our choice! Got a great room with 2 queens and a pull out in a separate alcove area. Room was clean and had great street views with juliet balconies. Free breakfast was perfect for us - kids could go down and eat if we weren't ready. Food was fresh and service was excellent. No one seemed to be tipping for the wait staff...but we did. Front desk staff was fine. We used the tour booking desk for 2 trips - 1 to Monte Alban and the other to markets, Mitla, rug demonstration, etc. We were impressed with both trips. Location of hotel was fine - we walked to zocolo both day and night - no safety issues at all. Hotel arranged a taxi very early for our departure (5:30am) and had snacks in a bag to go for all 4 of us. We were there Dec 15th to 19th and wasn't really busy. Pool is heated and we often had it to ourselves. Dont' miss the open air bus tour from near the zocolo - gives you a great perspective of the immediate city.

We were very happy with the cleanliness, services and quite rooms during out two night stay at this hotel recently. The staff was eager to help and the breakfast buffet was always kept filled and fresh. It's location is a little out of the way from all the main action, but the peaceful night's sleep made up for a slightly longer walk to events and restaurants.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. I don't usually choose this type of lodging when I travel out of the USA, but it's location in a hacienda complete with a nice heated pool made for a very relaxing stay.I forgot my passport in their room safe: the staff was really helpful in sending it back to me in Mexico City. Breakfast was tasty and generous. In all, a terrific stay.