We go to Cordoba every year or two to visit family there, but usually stay with them. This year we thought a motel would be simpler and absolutely chose the right place. On Avenida Uno (also called Avenida Fundadores) it's a half-mile north of the Zocalo (large classic old Spanish-style central plaza with cathedral) and across the street from Blockbuster, Pizza Hut (late night munchies) a bank, an ATM and gift shops. Though few of the staff were english fluent, all were genuinely nice and wanted to please, including the cleaning staff. The rooms were new and clean, our one gripe with the AC was resolved very quickly and they made it run ice cold. I liked the in-room safe, the below street level parking, the hotel's decor and tile, and the pool is open until 11 pm. One other little thing. Each year that I'm able to visit Cordoba, I buy these little appetizers called totopos at Los Portales, a famous place on the Zocalo. I've loved them. The totopos at Comfort Inn are even better! I love to travel but have to do it on the cheap. This place was a bonus, and I wouldn't hesitate to return each time we're in Cordoba.

A couple of friends and I stayed in Cordoba. Some of us stayed in the
Comfort Inn and Villa Florida hotels, which are good-value for the money.

But some of us stayed in Villas Layfer, which is the biggest rip-off in hotel history. Villas Layfer would offer a rate around US$100 per night (we actually talked with the hotel owner), but then when you do the check-out, the owner is "un-available" and they would charge you US$250 per night and threaten you to call the cops if you don't pay.

Cordoba is a great city to visit, there is a very fine cathedral, beautiful colonial buildings and a great weather... just stay as far as you can from Villas Layfer and the band of thugs who work there.