One Playa Del Carmen

“First and last place I stay at before or after arriving or leaving Cancun”

I love staying here, it is very spartan and utilitarian. There is a TV and a remote, and air conditioning. The reason I like it so well is its location to 1) ADO bus depot. 2) Mega supermarket. 3)Taqueria El sabrosito aol fogon. The first one is where I buy a ticket to the Airport when I leav… more

I love staying here, it is very spartan and utilitarian. There is a TV and a remote, and air conditioning. The reason I like it so well is its location to 1) ADO bus depot. 2) Mega supermarket. 3)Taqueria El sabrosito aol fogon. The first one is where I buy a ticket to the Airport when I leave Mexico. Just walk across the street and pay about 10.00 US. Buses arrive about every 30 minutes to the airport, there is one stop at Puerto Morelos, then you hit the airport terminals next. For number two, if you want to buy Tequila at the local price, why not do it at the cheap grocery store? There are two next to this hotel within walking distance. The third reason, is one of the best taqueria stands is just across the street from the second supermarket. You can tell it is good because; tour vans will stop here, the locals eat here, and they cook the food using actual charcoal, or a hot grill where you can see it. The food is good, not overpriced, and I love eating a good local place that is representative of the local culture without paying a lot of money.

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“Short stays”

- a nice hotel near the busy area of playa del carmen. Their concept is exactly like the IBIS Hotels in Europe. Perfect secured free parking. - the breakfast was not a good one and not a lot of choices. It is good if you need to stay for one or two nights, but I would not recommend it for… more

- a nice hotel near the busy area of playa del carmen. Their concept is exactly like the IBIS Hotels in Europe. Perfect secured free parking. - the breakfast was not a good one and not a lot of choices. It is good if you need to stay for one or two nights, but I would not recommend it for long stays. The window was revealing an interior patio and if the curtain was pulled up, everyone could see inside the room.

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“Ok to spend a night or two.”

There was no safe in our room. I left some pocket money on the table and it "disappeared" while I was having breakfast and the room was being cleaned. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my belongings in the room after that incident. For that reason, I told them I didn't want my room to be cleaned a… more

There was no safe in our room. I left some pocket money on the table and it "disappeared" while I was having breakfast and the room was being cleaned. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my belongings in the room after that incident. For that reason, I told them I didn't want my room to be cleaned anymore, but the next morning someone knocked on the door while I was still sleeping, and simply opened it without my permission. Again, not a pleasant experience. The OM and housekeeper looked into the matter, and they eventually gave the money back at the check-out. The room was small like a cruise ship cabin, and it had a small T.V. In my opinion it is ok just to spend a night or two, or for business travel, but there are way better/bigger options in the area with kitchenettes for half the price for long term stays. The location is convenient. Relatively close to the beach and a block away from two supermarkets. Breakfast chilaquiles were included and good.

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