Centro Histórico
The Gran Hotel flaunts the French art nouveau style of the pre-revolution era. Crowned by a stained-glass canopy crafted by Tiffany in 1908, the atrium is…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
An homage to El Chepe, every room in this movie-house-turned-inn is dedicated to a different stop along the Copper Canyon Railway. Think murals and photos…
San José del Cabo
This boutique treehouse village perches within 25 gorgeous acres of farmland dotted with fruit trees, vegetables and flowers that define the farm-to-table…
Cuernavaca
Built in the 16th century by Martín Cortés (successor to Hernán Cortés as Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca), this former sugar mill was renovated in 1980 and…
Guadalajara Region
This very imposing white and orange building dating from 1906 right on the lakeshore is moments from the center of town and enjoys wonderful views over…
Mazunte
On a lovely and cleverly landscaped hillside site with great views over Playa Mermejita, Italian-owned Oceanomar has a gorgeous pool and five spacious,…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
A short stroll from the train station, this all-wood, three-story inn has beautifully designed rooms. It has an upscale boho feel, with Rarámuri designs…
Western Central Highlands
Casa Alvarada is a homey and very welcoming B&B run by English-speaking guide Júpiter Rivera and his wife Mara. The three rooms, one suite and a detached…
Guanajuato
There's nothing 18th century about this stunning hotel except perhaps the building it's housed within. One of the most memorable hotels in central Mexico,…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
This retreat offers B&B intimacy in a quiet, laid-back ecofriendly setting. Mostly it's environmentally friendly: gray water is used for landscaping, the…
Chiapas
When a team of contemporary Mexican and international artists were let loose in this stunningly restored 250-year-old mansion, they created something…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
A family-run operation for nearly a century, the Casa is a perennial hit with travelers seeking peace and quiet. Set around several flower-filled patios…
Southern Baja
This Canadian-owned B&B comprises yurts and cabañas (cabins). Idyllically situated fronting a spring-fed river, the decor ranges from conventional US…
Mazatlán
This elegant two-story hacienda houses eight spacious, individually styled adults-only rooms, all with coffee makers, fridges, and unique art from all…
Sonora
By far Álamos' most exclusive place to stay, this hacienda encompasses five restored colonial houses and a sugar mill, four pools, two restaurants, a…
Morelia
The lobby of this very central, very friendly hotel, here since 1939, is drop-dead gorgeous, with a spectacular stained-glass atrium. The 55 rooms have an…
Morelia
A show stopper! Bougainvillea frames the stone arches, fountains gurgle, classical music wafts on the breeze and palm trees reach for the skies – and that…
Condesa
This stately mansion has been restored to its early-20th-century splendor to become one of the capital’s most distinctive boutique hotels. The 29 rooms…
Morelia
Facing the Casa de Cultura, this bright, shiny, happy hostel offers a comfortable stay, especially for travelers looking to meet like-minded folks. Dorms…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
An artsy, welcoming place, this downtown hostel has two dorms, all with tall bunks that have thick mattresses, cozy bedding and privacy curtains. Three…
Veracruz
It's not every day that you get to sleep in such an historic property as the Portal de Zevallos. Even better is that the five rooms here are truly…
Southern Baja
Thirty minutes southeast of La Ventana, this delightful surprise of a resort is perched on a glorious, hidden cove at the end of a dirt road. The…
Puerto Vallarta
The best of the resorts in Vallarta's marina area, this adults-only property combines traditional Mexican decor with thoroughly contemporary creature…
Northern Baja
Fussy travelers need not read on about this off-the-grid microranch surrounded by strawberry farms, just a short walk from a near-deserted, prettier-than…
Guanajuato
If only all hotels were like this! This hotel's labyrinth of rooms – each named after a poet – totter up a hillside and offer spacious (though singles are…
Hotel Museo Palacio de San Agustín
San Luis Potosí
Formerly a house for retired monks of the nearby San Agustín monastery, this extraordinary property has been restored to its original condition, including…
Condesa
Condesa’s first B&B has all the comforts of home, if your home happens to be decorated with exquisite taste in a splendid part of town. Each of the 17…
East of Mexico City
Set around a lush courtyard with fruit trees and a fountain, this affordable boutique hotel seems almost too good to be true. The rooms, which have firm…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This delightful former hacienda on the town's central plaza offers rustic chic accommodations with chimeneas (fireplaces), an evocative bar-restaurant, a…
Taxco
This luxurious hotel manages to balance style and substance, embracing a modern Mexican-inspired aesthetic with bright colors and wooden furnishings. The…
Puebla
From the trendy hotel company that runs Mexico City’s chic Condesa df, Purificadora’s stunning design has sharp, dramatic angles and a magnificent…
Sonora
There are just eight lovely adobe and straw-bale cabins here, all with stylish artistic furnishings and luxury bedding scattered around 8 hectares of…
Morelia
Twenty-five foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and antique furnishings pull you into this welcoming, colonial-style inn. Eight elegant rooms are set off a…
Mazatlán
A block above the waterfront, this marvelous B&B excels when it comes to personalized service (including tours of Sinaloa's historic villages), Jacuzzi…
Zihuatanejo
High above the bay in a secluded location, this welcoming B&B affords grand sea views. Six individually designed studios peek out amid lush gardens and…
Centro Histórico
A 19th-century building that most recently served as a storage facility for street vendors has been transformed into a cheerful hostel off a pedestrian…
Troncones
Handy for surfing at Troncones Point, this imaginatively designed hostel features an interesting configuration of rooms, ranging from snug dorms to …
Centro Ecoturístico Ayult-Maruata
Central Pacific Coast
Playa Maruata's best accommodations have rather lovely tile-floored, palapa (thatched-roof) cabins on a hillside overlooking the far-right beach. There's…
Valle de Bravo
This converted ranch-style hotel is just a block from the zócalo, but hidden down an alley away from the noise, with a small terrace garden where you can…
Cobá
A lovingly designed jungle-set resort with cool, comfortable rooms featuring furnishings crafted by local artisans. Bungalows and the larger villas…
