Gran Hotel de Mérida

It’s like stepping back in time at this beautiful hotel. The service is very friendly, the location fantastic and the rooms have an old world charm with modern conveniences. However, the noise coming into our room - 106- from the band on the street thur - sat till after midnight was intolerable. I’m not sure if this is an ongoing thing or just during high season, but way more sound proofing needs to be done on the rooms facing the plaza which also has a night market with a lot of noise. The curtains as well are not block out and let light through. The free parking was great, just a block away from the hotel and very easy. If you are parking just ask for directions before going to the hotel to make it easier. A lovely hotel, fantastic location but just way to much noise coming into our room to make it a pleasant stay.

The interior of the hotel lobby and stairs are very beautiful and well preserved although from the period. The rooms, however, are very poor and lack any modernity and appear to have been poorly upgraded some years ago. The beds were comfortable but the bathroom was unacceptable for a hotel in 2025. Generally our room felt unclean and dark because of the deterioration and brown tasteless decor.

You get what you pay for (and it is : very cheap). The location is ideal, smack dab in the heart of Merida. The common parts of the hotel itself are gorgeous, although it could do with a little renovation. Our room was very small (the very smallest of the whole place I believe), furniture was old but we slept really well. The big downside was the bathroom, which I felt was not acceptable as it was very old and rusty. Just a quick warning: there is no possibility to have breakfast on the premises, unless you head to the Starbucks.

Totally retro cool hotel! Anytime I'm in Merida this is my go to hotel. I get a laugh out of the reviews about the old room furniture. They're called antiques! Imagine stepping into a time capsule of the finest hotel in the Yucatan where guests have been coming for over a hundred years. You can feel the history when you walk in the front door. The hotel was built in 1901. It is one of the city's historic landmarks blending European influences with local traditions architecturally. It was designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Mengoni, who was known for his work in Mexico during the Porfiriato era (the period of Porfirio Díaz's rule). The hotel was commissioned by a wealthy local family and became one of the most luxurious establishments in Mérida. Its architecture reflects the European influence prevalent during that period, with neoclassical and French-inspired elements. The hotel has been a significant part of Mérida's cultural and social history. Yes, the place has a few minor deferred maintenance issues but that's part of the charm of this grande old dame. Anyone complaining about the condition of the building should go stay at a sterile corporate hotel for triple the cost. The hotel is not ADA compliant as there is no elevator. You and your possessions are completely safe at this hotel. There is a personal safe in each room. The lobby and the balconies looking down on the lobby are spectacular. You'll think you're in a movie. There's a gorgeous park directly outside the entrance. Many rooms have balconies. Be sure to request a room with a balcony so you're looking out over the beautiful park outside. Air conditioning in the rooms are ice cold if you like it that way. There is a Starbucks and a Santa Clara premium gelato/sorbet shop attached to the lobby. Best and most scenic location in Merida. You'll never find a more historic and charming hotel for the price than the El Gran Hotel.

Grand dame of Mérida Centro. The rooms are ample, with ceiling fans and air conditioning. Numerous seating areas overlooking the atrium on each floor over. Front desk staff a little grumpy.

Historic old hotel in the center of the city. Walking distance to great restaurants, cathedral, and Grand Plaza. The staff were wonderful, very helpful and friendly.

The employees here were very friendly and helpful. This place is very safe and central located. I can't believe the reasonably price per night. The hotel has very old history and when walking into the hotel, you get a feeling how it was in like many many years ago. I would definitely stay here again and again. A++

This place lets you experience time traveling - it has a wow factor for me i like this type of architecture its sỗ beautiful bứt creepy at the same time hahaha our bedroom is small i think its one of the smallest in the building but its okay -the building is old so we already know what to expect.its nớt really comfortable. But maybe its just me- this hotel is few steps aways from restaurants,plaza,church and overpriced souvenir shops 😅