Quinta Real

A lovely location within walking distance of major sightseeing places in downtown Oaxaca. We were upgraded to a novice room, which was ample and comfortable. The plumbing is a bit outdated, but to be expected in a historical building. Great shower pressure! Would have like to have a window we could open to the patio rather than the street. Pool was wonderful. Service is exceptional, every evening we would get chocolates, fresh fruit, and a special sweet treat delivered to the room. The dining area in the patio is intimate and with gorgeous views of the patio. The food was really good and staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help out. Security is very good and the place is incredibly quiet despite being on a busy street. It was amazing to go exploring the massive building and learn of its history.

We found this proper to be stunning and very cool historically. Some reviews say the hotel is old, which they are not wrong in the fact that this building is hundreds of years old. But I didn’t find the rooms to be rundown or dingy, just old in a historical way. Our room was very nice and had a window looking out to the street where we got to watch a lot of calendas go by which we loved. Being on the street side you could definitely hear some noise from the street below, but it wasn’t enough to disturb us. The staff were so wonderful and welcoming. They were constantly making sure we had what we needed and answering our questions. I would definitely stay here again!

This hotel is absolutely fantastic. The whole place is beautiful, calm and a wonderful place to spend time. The layout of the hotel is great with the rooms and all facilities totally integrated, it feels more like a large home than a hotel. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and their communication is perfect. Breakfast and room service were great,fresh high quality ingredients. The swimming pool is a lovely place to hang out and relax. Everything we needed (even a last minute hair stylist to our room) they were able to provide with no issues and with complete ease. A perfect stay.

In terms of pros, the hotel and grounds are beautiful. The pool is lovely and we liked the character of the building. The rooms are very nice although a little small when you have two big suitcases so we upgraded to a bigger room as a result. The staff at the pool are lovely and were very keen to help my partner improve his Spanish. The cleaning of the rooms twice a day was spectacular - they cleaned and organized everything perfectly and beyond our expectations.||In terms of negatives, unfortunately the reception staff severely let the hotel down.|They were not friendly or welcoming, didn't show us round the hotel or explain where anything was.They didn't ask for a deposit upon check in but then expected us to have credit on our room, again no explanation or details provided whatsoever. When we enquired about breakfast they were very rude and unhelpful - to the point we just got breakfast outside the hotel.||They also neglected to tell us until after we checked in that there was a wedding on at the weekend. However, our room was nonrefundable so nothing we could do about it and no changes could be made.||Nevertheless, reception told us the music would not go on past 11PM. However, music was still blaring gone 12 and we had a group of women outside our door until 1am, cackling, whistling and howling for no known reason. The hotel staff did not supervise this nor care about the other hotel guests that had to put up with this behavior. If you’re going to hold weddings without notice to guests, atleast bother to enforce basic standards of care. ||Overall, it’s a nice hotel but there is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to service and guest care.

Service was excellent in all respects. Front desk staff was always very helpful and responsive, with special praise for concierge Miguel who arranged safe and reliable airport transfers, as well as highlighting and directions to points of interest and places to eat in the city. Porters and housekeeping were also very good, and respectful of guests' privacy.

The hotel stay was very good. Ideal location. Walkable everywhere in Oaxaca. The breakfast was very good. The staff were very nice and provided excellent service. The rooms were very clean and spacious. A beautiful place to stay.

I felt so taken care of at La Quinta Real. The building itself is historic and beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff were all exceptionally kind, professional, and helpful. They accommodated every request I had and helped book a 3 am car ride to the airport. I highly recommend this hotel and I will be staying there again the next time I visit Oaxaca!

We had the BEST experience at your hotel. The hotel was a sight to be seen - absolutely beautiful! Service on every level was beyond impeccable! From the staff at the front desk, to the staff in the restaurant (food was yummy, by the way), to the ladies who maintained/cleaned our room each day…could not have asked for anything more. Thank you.

We had our wedding here, the staff was so kind, they did an incredible job with our reception and dinner. Our family and friends were blown away by the service, the rooms were beautiful and everyone was so accommodating. It was a dream to stay at Quinta Real, it costs significantly more than other places in town, but it's a luxurious and beautiful experience. Yadira did our wedding and she is the very best!

Beautiful hotel. We loved our peaceful room and laying by the gorgeous pool. The welcome mezcal drink set the tone for a relaxing stay. Everyone that works at the hotel is absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. The on site restaurant was delicious and we were able to find plenty to eat as vegetarians.. The area is very walkable and we enjoyed shopping, and visiting the beautiful church and museum nearby. If you are in Oaxaca you must stay here!

AMAZING! If you're looking to have a destination wedding in Oaxaca this place is it. As a guest for my friends wedding it was a lifetime experience that my wife and I will never forget and will always cherish. From the hotel, food and staff it all exceeded our expectations. The staff were all extremely welcoming and friendly. The customer service and expertise not only in our hotel but within Oaxaca overall is like nothing I've every experienced. It was absolutely mind blowing how amazing the people and level of customer service was throughout Oaxaca. If you're looking for a more historical and homey vibe Quinta Real is it. It felt like staying in a castle with such a chill vibe. You won't regret staying here as it's central to a lot of restaurants, markets, shops, and bars. I'd highly suggest speaking to the concierge and booking your festivities prior to your arrival. My wife and I booked something each day we stayed and definitely didn't regret it. I'd highly recommend the Walking Food Tour with Omar Alonso and his team and if you're a big fan of the Netflix series "Somebody feed Phil" the food tour is a must. A+

I truely enjoyed our stay at the Quinta Real. A first class hotel with all of the amenites located in an old 17th century Nunnery/Convent. Great old architecture, two foot thick walls and beautiful courtyards. Because it is an old building all of the rooms are a bit defferent. Our room had very tall ceilings, plenty of room for a king size bed and a well appointed bathroom. The hotel has a nice restaurant, pool and bar. The old chappel serves as a conference room. The location is great! The building takes an entire block in the old colonial part of town. It is a short walk to some of the best restaurants in the city, the main plaza and the Benito Juarez and 20 de Novembere markets. The whole area felt surprisingly safe.

Absolutely loved my stay here at Quinta Real. My fiancé and I chose this as our wedding venue without ever visiting Oaxaca, it was way more than either of us could've imagined! Built in the 16th century & a sister build of the famous Sanyo Domingo this place will nearly have anyone's jaw on the floor. The architecture & design are out of the this world, far more unique than any new age hotel. Beautiful decor, amazing features & excellent service are what exceeded our expectations. AC PUMPED for the week we were there with no issues at all. The plumbing could use some TLC as it took about 5 mins for our water to heat up (not bad for a building a few hundred years old) but really no complaints at all. Food was too good. Seriously everything we had was so damn tasty I loved every minute of it. Shrimp cocktail, ceviche, & the French toast were my favorites meals to dine on. If you're looking for a nicer hotel in the Centro, you'll definitely pay a bit more here, but it's worth every Penny.

The next time I visit Oaxaca city there is not doubt that I will be staying here again. The staff here is very hospitable and professional. The food here is amazingly good. This former convent has been around longer than the United States has been a country, since the early 1500s. The rooms, court yards, dining areas, are very beautiful. The centralized location is also perfect for those visiting for the first time. First off, my red eye flight had me arriving here way too early for check in at 3 pm. I had previously emailed them about my dilemma and they responded nicely that if they can help they will. That is exactly what they did. They let me check-in early which was extremely nice of them. I made good use of the time by showering up and eating before heading into town. Right off the back, the breakfast I ate there was one of the best meals I have ever had in Mexico or my life. I had Oaxacan black mole with chicken, a red mole with pork, tamales with mole, Mexican sweet bread (conchas), coffee and juice. The black mole was nothing less than amazing!! The sweet bread was on the same level. I have tried sweet bread from many Mexican and Central American bakeries in Chicago. But no, this was different, this bread was something different, I had never had anything like this. It was truly amazing as was the setting. The breakfast area is next to a courtyard that probably as not changed in almost 500 years! The courtyard has a beautiful fountain in the center and nicely manicured landscaping in the surrounding areas. Can it get better than this! Actually it can! They had live musicians playing for the breakfast crowd! It was beautiful. The front desk people were great. They gave me great advice about my planned stay. Also, they arranged for a personally guided tour of Mezcal region called Matatlan for me. Researching that great smokey liquor, Mezcal, at its orgin one of my main reasons for being there. This hotel was a great jump off point for my stay. The area is very safe. The locals take great pride in looking out for the safety of tourist which make up an essential portion of their local economy. Oaxaca hands down is the best place to eat in all of Mexico. I say this without hesitation. I have traveled to many regions of the country and sampled their different cuisines. (Mexico because of its proximity to the US, I have visited more than any other country in the world.) The cutting edge (Casa Oaxaca, La Catadral, Los Danzantes, Pituyona, Casa Crespo) and traditionalist chefs here are amazing. Also, it is the birth place of chocolate. What's there not to like about chocolate? Coffee, oaxacan cheese, chocolate, mezcal, Monte Alban ruins, the art community, the dining scene are very good reasons for coming here. Also, you are a hop skip and a jump away from the beautiful coastal area of Huitulco which I also loved. In addition, please order up some Mexican hot chocolate with a yema roll for breakfast. Have this combination once, and like myself, you will be addicted. An after hours drink here in a beautiful Spanish Colonial setting is also highly recommended. The bartenders here are top notch and happen to be some of the best in town. Lastly, there is a life sized painting of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia of Spain in the lobby area, and I say "if it's good enough for royalty to stay in a place like this, then, it's good enough for me as well". The painting hangs there in honor of their visit to this beautiful Spanish colonial building.

Easily the best hotel in Oaxaca. Below are the key benefits: - Central location, a few blocks away from Zocollo yet not in the middle of the commotion - Rooms are very well designed and comfortable - has a great restaurant on the property with an extensive menu with options for both local and more western cuisines - The staff is very caring and always around for help with anything - The pool / courtyard is perfect for a nice dip and to relax with soothing tunes and the chirping birds - A block away from Santo Domingo which is very cool and vibrant and the hangout of choice for the young and the hip - about 20 minutes drive to the airport The biggest attraction of this property is its history. Can't put down in words. It's worth spending that extra $ to experience the history and the luxury.

Went to the restaurant here. Food was good, but service was bad for this type of hotel.

Excellent service, attentive staff and an impeccable ambiance are marks of a 5 star hotel and this hotel is the best in Oaxaca hands down. Every detail is stunning down to the bathrooms, the art all over from the old fountains and gardens to the alibrijes behind acrylic glass to the decoration of the modern wiith the rustic, traditional surroundings create a relaxing yet stunning ambiance you can spend all day in relaxing or chilling at the pool. Even the lobby while small is beautiful. The rooms are comfortable and beautiful, I recommend the rooms in front of the pool on the second story. Oh had my wife and I will be back and stay here.

Very nice hotel. In Centro, so you're close to everything. The architecture of this place was very impressive. I would definitely recommend this place!

Great hotel with a truly magnificent pool. The staff was very friendly and the location of this hotel is ideal because it's walking distance to the square and downtown area.

Lovely historical hotel which is quiet and restful. However when you walk out the door you are in the center of town close to museums and churches.