We stayed in the room above the reception area with double queen beds and a balcony. The beds were very comfortable and the decor was beautiful. There was plenty of room for us to spread out. Great location near the zocala. The poblano soup was tasty. Somewhat noisy in the evening but few distractions after 2300.

The Villa Rivera has its own charms. The receptionists are casual and enthusiastic. The staff absolutely correct. The garden and pool are gorgeous. There are many twists and turns to get to the 10 very individual guestrooms. In the photos of the hotel you'll see a room with a tree--that was ours! The tree was open to the air but enclosed by windows and curtains all around. It stood between the bed and the bathroom. We loved our room with its bench in the entry, a large and well-tiled bath, large room with good floors and comfortable beds--even though the window was right at street level which was a bit noisy in the morning. We didn't mind because we knew that a good continental breakfast awaited us. It's 2 blocks to the Cathedral and zocalo and couldn't be more convenient. Now, the ringing of the cathedral bells--well, travelers have to get used to such things especially in Muslim countries where the call to prayer rings out 5 times daily. My can't stand the noise: very loud rock music bars. And there were none of those near the Villa Rivera.

I had the chance to spend a few days with my family at this hotel. It is an ancient house adapted to a small boutique hotel. It is very clean, well decorated, smells very good, and you feel really comfortable there. The staff is very friendly and the typical food can't be better. It is one block from the main square and historic places. There are many good restaurants in the surroundings. Definitively, a very good choice

We stayed at the Rivera Hotel and I had the worst night ever, they gave us the room called El Valle that is just up of the reception and we heard the noise all night long. They close the door at night, so you will hear the ring every time someone arrives from town. If you go there make sure they don´t give you this room!
The location is very good. Just 2 blocks from the church. The street is very narrow so with children is a little difficult.
The thing that I liked the most of this hotel is the swiming pool area. You can really relax there, very calm.