Hotel Taselotzin

My first stay in an immaculate hotel, I have never had such experience in any other hotel in Europe, Canada or USA. Very simple, no television, spotless, warm staff and delicious real Mexican food.

I love this place ! ❤， clean, treat everything with their heart !

I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms were nothing fancy but the beds were comfortable with lots of warm blankets. The shower didn't have tons of water pressure but it was relatively hot. We enjoyed the massages we got and also the meals we had in the restaurant (especially breakfast and the delicious coffee). Although it's a little bit of a hike up and down to the centro (you can also take a combi), it's worth it to be in this peaceful hotel. We did a tour with nearby Descubre Cuetzalan that was also lots of fun.

We spent 2 nights at the Hotel Taselotzin, one of our best experiences in Mexico. The hotel is located a 15-minute walk from the centre of Cuetzalan along very steep roads. Our rooms were simple but attractively decorated. The restaurant serves excellent and very reasonably-priced breakfasts and authentic local dinners. There's a shop selling hand-embroidered items, soaps and other products made by members of the cooperative that runs the hotel – almost a better choice that's available at the Sunday market, plus you can be secure in the knowledge that the items that you're buying really are locally produced and that the profits really go to the producers. Almost all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

I stayed only one night but I would have definitely loved to stay more. This hotel is so simple and cozy, you feel like home. On top of that the staff are amazing, they do anything to mke you feel at home and they are so flexible to try to accomodate your needs. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. I also tried the temazcal and it was an amazing experience. From the hotel it is a nice 10-15 minute- walk into town. Highly recommended.

The hotel is everything positive that has already been written. The location, the garden, the restaurant were charming. Where it fell apart were the two massages my friend and I received, one supposedly traditional and the other a relaxation massage. The massages were not performed on massage tables in a treatment room, but on two beds in one of the empty guest rooms. Both women removed the bedspreads and asked us to lay down directly on the wool blankets. We were covered with the bedspreads and the massages began. There was nothing different between the two massages and little skill or technique; no pressure, no long connecting strokes, no muscle work, just our skin being mildly rubbed and squeezed on the surface. It was unprofessional, nothing unique or "traditional". We were nonplussed. After the massages, they put the bedspreads back on the beds, and quietly slipped out the door. I wondered how many other people had laid on those wool blankets and had those bedspreads on them. It was unhygienic. We were then left to wander at night and in the rain to find the temezcal. Other than being beaten a while with sacred plants in the dark and the steam, there was no discernible ceremony or opening/closing of sacred space. It was more like being in a sauna. After we had had enough, we were led back into her dirty room and told to wrap ourselves in dirty, smelly blankets and to lay on the two beds for awhile and drink tea. When we left, she asked me for a tip. I had no money, but told her I would return. She appeared at our door before I had a chance to return. She was very happy for the tip, very grateful. We were mystified wondering if she gets paid at all or if her room and board is payment enough. It was an odd night. On the plus side, I slept soundly after what I can only term as a non-massage and a dirty sauna.

This is a beautiful, while simple hotel. The staff, who belong to an indigenous women's cooperative (great cause), are wonderful people who aim to please. Although the guest rooms do not have TVs, they usually have WiFi (unless you're there during a storm), and they offer a Temaxcal (sweat lodge) and sell handmade clothing and herbal medicines. They have a restaurant on the premises, as well as a small bar. They will also arrange for you to go on tours of the local area, including visits to the pyramids, waterfalls, etc. It is a beautiful, relaxing place, which I highly recommend.

We loved Cuetzalan. The Sunday market is not to be missed. The street food during the market was excellent. This is a small mountain town, so don’t expect a thriving night life. All the restaurants we visited, we enjoyed. Luna Azul isuare a very good one. The streets are stone and are steep. If you have any mobility issues this may not be the place for you. We wanted to do some off the grid hiking. We went to the tourist office in the square near the church and they called an English speaking guide. The guides name is Jamie Juarez his personal number is 0012331264614. He gave us an excellent off the grid hike. He also offers many other hikes as well. His English is very good and could be a big help in a town that pretty much speaks only Spanish. 3 days was enough in this town, if you visit start on a Sunday when the market is happening. The hotel was ok, but in top a hill.