I stayed at this Posada during the Hay Literary Festival, held in Xalapa from the 6th to the 9th. The hotel is charming, the reception area which is a living room gives it a homey feeling. I had a small suite that was more than adequate. The hotel does not serve breakfast but there are quite a few great places to have breakfast that are nearby. However, the rooms have a coffee pot and they provide a bag of excellent coffee from Veracruz. It is important to know that Xalapa for those of you who are visiting for the first time is a great place to walk in but the streets do go up and down and this little posada is up on a small hill. It is walking distance from the centro "downtown area" and the lakes. Their English is not fluent but the owner does speak French

We are Mexico travelers and our favorite part of Mexico is the state of Veracruz which has everything within its borders including the small but interesting capital city of Xalapa. There are several small nice hotels in the city but Posada La Mariquinta is our favorite. It is a little more expensive than the others but the privacy, the beautiful garden, the helpful staff make it worth it in our opinion.

We travel in Mexico a lot, We like hotels that have character, where the staff is friendly and helpful, that are clean, that have plenty of hot water, and that have reading lights for the beds. We prefer to be in the historic centers. We do not require the latest in American- style facilities or conveniences. Great character and cool places to stay are key to us. The Posada Mariquinta in Xalapa was a total winner for us. It is located in an old colonial home with a lovely garden court around which additions containing guest rooms have been added. Also, the Posada has the building next door, with additional rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious and nicely appointed with a big closet, sideboard for unpacking/storing things, and a table and chairs and a refrigerator! Our room had French doors opening on to a small balcony overlooking the city. The bath was compact with good hot water (but low flow). It is in a terrific location two blocks from the main drag -Zamorra, four blocks from the Parque Juarez and central to most everything one might want to see in Xalapa.

My wife and I have stayed here for the last 4 years for a month at a time. We stay in one of the apartments so I have no comment about the individual rooms. Our apartment is perfect for our needs since we like to make our own food from time to time. The inn is very quiet although a few minutes walk from the heart of downtown. The outside door leads into a beautiful little garden from which the apartments radiate. With maid service, telephone answering machine and reasonable and excellent laundry service, la Posada can't be beat. Our present apartment has two flat-screen TV's, one for each floor. Jean-Luc and his staff are very accommodating. It's our home away from home when in Xalapa. Wouldn't think of staying any place else.