People expect because they are in Mexico that all things will be less expensive. In Hermosillo this is not the case. HMO is a booming, prosperous industrial and business center for Sonora, as well as the state capital. Hotels cost pretty much the same here as an equivalent hotel in a large US city. My rate at the Araiza was $95 US including taxes. The room was well equipped, very clean and comfortable. The high speed wireless Interent worked very well, though the front desk staff knew little about it. For those concerned with security, this is a very secure hotel where one must pass through the front lobby for entry, and has no side doors. The staff was helpful; a few sufficiently bilingual for directions and information. It is located in the "hotel zone" on Blvd. Kino which is not close to the city center, however getting around is easy. There are many restaurants nearby as well as in the hotel. A hot breakfast buffet was included in the rate, but the choices were meager, though they did prepare omelets to one's order. This is probably the "second best" hotel in HMO after the Fiesta Americana. I have stayed in several hotels in HMO.
- Araiza Hotel Hermosillo
