Hotel Maria Eugenia Tuxtla Gutiérrez — Hotel in Chiapas

I stayed here with my boyfriend for three nights. I would not have minded the hotel so much if they had not advertised it as a top end hotel. Our (outdated, must admit) copy of the lonely planet ranked this in the top end section, so we were expecting a very nice hotel, for a good price, and right in the city centre. ||We got a very basic hotel, which was overpriced. The beds were old, and at least in our room, the mattresses were a bit sunk. The room was clean, but nothing to write home about, and the towels they provided looked and felt like they had been washed too many times before. ||They did let us use the business centre for free, although in Tuxtla one can find very cheap internet cafés, so that would not have been a problem. ||The concierge was very helpful, but please DO NOT GO TO THE TRAVEL AGENCY IN THE LOBBY. And if you must really hire a tour of the towns nearby (San Juan Chamula, Zinacantán, the Cañon del Sumidero... all of them a must), look elsewhere, and also stay away from the taxi drivers who will try to take you on a tour for similar prices to those of the travel agency. ||The buffet breakfast had a decent selection of fruit, juices, as well as an egg station. Most of what is served is very typical Mexican fare, so it can be a bit heavy, and you can get cheaper food elsewhere. ||It is quite close to the centre and the Marimba Park, as well as within walking distance of the bus stops to the Zoo and the Cañon del Sumidero, so it is...

So I was spending one night in Tuxtla before heading back to Mexico city and then home. Since I was traveling with a business friend and not my wife, standards where not as high and we look for a cheap place. Under 50$ was our goal, again this was just a spend the night and head to airport kind of stay. The hotel location is fairly good, right on a the Main Street, one bus to go to malls and plazas or walk to see some stores. The hotel itself looked nice, it really looked like a 5 star place and for 50$ it seemed like a bargain. It had a small but dirty pool, probably rainy season did not help. The people were nice and attentive. They seemed to have build a new section of the hotel wich the called "Suits" same price for now but no elevator! So 3 flight or stairs later to run in the room and seek comfort under the AC. Good wifi, nice beds, good showers. It was NOT a 4 star place but 50$! So the Let down? Breakfast... It wasn't what anyone would think! There is a Buffet but you have to pay 99 pesos PAX (6.6 USD) Not a lot and I wish I had done it. Included in my stay was a "continental breakfast" I am not sure in what Continent they could ever eat like this. Obviously I googled "continental breakfast" nope don't match either.... So luckily I had left over pizza! Breakfast was: coffee... Fruit juice... And a small plate of cookies!! Yes 5 cookies for me and my friend! LET DOWN! |So... Pay your 6.6 USD and enjoy the fruit, and...

I spent two nights in Tuxtla Gutierrez and and for the money, I could not have asked for more in a place to stay. Although the hotel could use a little sprucing up, it was immaculately clean. Because I was only staying a couple of nights en route to Mexico City, it was not really important for it to be conveniently located in the central downtown area - yet it was. Two things that I needed were an ATM and an Internet cafe. Both were within 100 feet of the front door. ||||The hotel has an excellent restaurant - get the shrimp cocktail! The breakfast bar was one of the best that I have ever seen - not just in Mexico, but anywhere I've traveled! And the restaurant service is outstanding, as is the reception desk service. ||||Additionally, they have their own travel agency located right in the hotel. I was able to make reservations there for my flight to Mexico City and for a hotel stay in Cuernavava. ||||I highly recommend this hotel - don't be put off by the slightly dated decor. It's a steal...