Basing my decision upon the other Tripadvisor review, I reserved a room at the Meson. Arriving at the hotel, I was met with an utterly unwelcoming desk attendant. Upon entering my room, I discovered that my request for a quiet room away from the street had, contrary to a promise made when I reserved my tickets, not been fulfilled, and that I had no option but to take the very loud street-side room. Finally, the room's dirty and obsolete bathroom facilities and grimy carpeting were unconscionable in a hotel charging $60 U.S. per night. I do not recommend this hotel, a disgrace in the otherwise beautiful city of Oaxaca.

Jack and I and several of our invited friends from Canada have stayed at the Meson del Rey for the past nine years at Christmas time. We keep going back to the Meson del Rey for several reasons. We like the Mexican family who own the Hotel. Teresa, who manages the Hotel is always helpful going out of her way to help us when we inquire about things.
The Hotel is in a strategic location for the guest who wants to be in the center of all the festivities. It is within walking distance of markets, bus stations and restaurants. The Restaurant serves local dishes that are tasty and reasonably priced. Pat Rafferty