Hotel Colonial de Veracruz

“location, location, location !!!”

again the the review I read ws very accurate. no remodel since the 1970s, could have been cleaner. This hotel is very big, lots of rooms, but not many seem to be in use. The room you want to book is one of the lower balconies' that faces the zocalo. the reason is the amazing music performed night... Plus

again the the review I read ws very accurate. no remodel since the 1970s, could have been cleaner. This hotel is very big, lots of rooms, but not many seem to be in use. The room you want to book is one of the lower balconies' that faces the zocalo. the reason is the amazing music performed nightly in the restaurant's and cafes on the plaza. They feature marimba bands, wandering mariachis, norteno bands and huapango (traditional style from this region) they play songs for a flat rate which varies per band. Even when you get tired you can sit on the balcony or just listen while in the room. This is worth every cent you pay extra for the balcony room. The music is the magic, so amazing, not to be missed. No other hotel has this feature as far as the location. Water is hot, beds are fairly comfortable, staff helpful, a.c. not great but has ceiling fan.

Moins

“Hotel with the best location, and a touch of history”

We always stay at the Colonial when we want a night or two in Veracruz because it is directly on the Zocalo where there are a choice of restaurants and bars. The old place is clean and cared for, not new. Never had a bad stay here in 7 years. Park onsite. Walk to the warf, several very go... Plus

We always stay at the Colonial when we want a night or two in Veracruz because it is directly on the Zocalo where there are a choice of restaurants and bars. The old place is clean and cared for, not new. Never had a bad stay here in 7 years. Park onsite. Walk to the warf, several very good modern restaurants, and Zocalo entertainment. Location Location Location. Very reasonable at less than 500 peso, and certainly nothing distasteful about the colonial.

Moins

“good room great location”

The hotel located right on the main city plaza in the older part of town. There is parking available in the building next door. The hotel is a little old which made it interesting. They accommodated us quickly and reasonably without any hassle even though we arrived late without a reservatio... Plus

The hotel located right on the main city plaza in the older part of town. There is parking available in the building next door. The hotel is a little old which made it interesting. They accommodated us quickly and reasonably without any hassle even though we arrived late without a reservation. Our room was a little worn but clean, large and had a balcony overlooking the plaza. Even on new years eve it was surprisingly quiet when we closed the balcony door. There are good dining options within easy walking distance and nice malecon within walking distance. The restaurant we chose was very busy. But still offered great food and service. Items on the english menu were listed about 20% higher than those on the Spanish menu. When they charges us the English prices, still reasonable, we complained and the took away the difference. I would expect this is common. For more modern glitzy hotels, restaurants and beaches try the Costa de Oro area. But, this are and hotel worked out great for us.

Moins

“I have stayed here various times since my first time, 1993”

The only thing that tempts me to award more than 3 stars is location, location, location. You will walk from the front door onto the oldest plaza in Mexico, where "alegre" may as well have been defined. I was in Colonial for my first Veracruz night more than 20 years ago, and I have returned va... Plus

The only thing that tempts me to award more than 3 stars is location, location, location. You will walk from the front door onto the oldest plaza in Mexico, where "alegre" may as well have been defined. I was in Colonial for my first Veracruz night more than 20 years ago, and I have returned various times with family, friends, colleagues, and one student group I led. The location is superb; the price, at least on my various visits, has been correct; the pool is strange; the rooms are clean except for the walls; some of the views are great. As far as I know, there are no bathtubs, just in case that is important. The restaurant in the morning, for breakfast, is forgettable. Take a short walk elsewhere. In the evening, you can get a good torta in front on the square.

Moins