This Pleasant, Wallet-Friendly Boutique Hotel Is in One of Mexico’s Most Underrated Culture Capitals - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Housed on a street lined with weathered mansions from Mérida’s henequen heyday, this four-star hotel is an archetype of biophilic design centered around a multi-level courtyard garden with towering trees, verdant plantings and a fountain that creates a pervasive sense of calm. The property spans five levels connected by suspended walkways and one-sided corridors that open onto the garden; it is the city’s only LEED-certified hotel and uses a robust solar array that cuts energy use by about 20%. Rather than standard rooms, the hotel offers 52 suites, each with a private balcony, an expansive bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and modern conveniences such as coffee makers and automatic lighting. Dining includes a second-floor restaurant, Cuna, whose plant-clad terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner—expect familiar fare like burgers and pizza alongside traditional Yucatec dishes (fried plantains are a highlight). Additional amenities include a rooftop pool and bar, fitness center, and in-suite spa treatments. With a starting nightly rate around $98, the property sits within easy reach of Plaza Grande, the Mayan World Museum of Mérida, the cathedral, the Museum of Yucateca Gastronomy and Quinta Montes Molina; the nearest airport is Mérida International Airport (MID)."