Hotel Mansión del Cantador is a practical, welcoming base on Cantador street, in the Zona Centro of Guanajuato and attached to a small shopping centre. It is the kind of hotel that earns loyalty through staff rather than polish: guests regularly single out the helpful team, the clean rooms and the free continental breakfast that starts the day. The hotel has its own restaurant, a terrace, an elevator, a concierge, luggage storage, a front-desk safe and help with tours and tickets, along with free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping, and the whole property is smoke free. Rooms are straightforward, with a standard double that has two double beds and sleeps up to four, and a junior room with a king bed for couples. Each room has a desk, a safe, a flat-screen television with cable, free bottled water and a private shower. Walking times are a real strength: the Mercado Hidalgo and the Alhóndiga de Granaditas are about five minutes away, the Callejón del Beso roughly nine, the University of Guanajuato about twelve and the Teatro Juárez about fourteen. The Bajío airport is around twenty-five minutes by car.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the market side of the centre, closer to the market and the Alhóndiga than to the Jardín de la Unión, which makes it ideal for travellers who like to begin the day with a market lunch and a museum. The walk to the garden and the theatre is a little longer than from the plaza hotels, but the Reforma garden is close by on the way. Taxis are easy to find on the nearby avenue if you are carrying luggage.
The rooms
Expect comfortable but modest accommodation. Reviewers say beds can be firm and some rooms feel dated, and that noise from the kitchen or neighbouring rooms is occasionally audible, so ask for a quieter room when you book, ideally one away from the restaurant. Wi-Fi is free but can be weak in some rooms, and in the warm months you may find the rooms on the upper floors a little hot, so ask what cooling your room has.
The hotel offers free cancellation on some rates, so check the terms for the one you choose.
Good to know
The free continental breakfast is one of the best things about the stay and a real money-saver. The hotel does not offer parking and does not accept pets, so arrive by taxi or ask the staff where nearby car parks are. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. It suits budget-minded couples, small families, solo travellers and anyone who wants a friendly team, a restaurant and an elevator at a modest price.
It is less suited to travellers who want a plaza address, a pool or a hotel with strong air conditioning, in which case a Jardín de la Unión hotel or Hotel Real de Minas may fit better.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Concierge and tour assistance
- ✓Luggage storage and front-desk safe
- ✓Five minutes on foot from the Mercado Hidalgo
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Mansión del Cantador?+
A free continental breakfast is part of the stay, and guests often mention it as a highlight. Confirm what your rate includes when you book.
How far is it from the main sights?+
The Mercado Hidalgo and the Alhóndiga are about five minutes on foot, the Callejón del Beso about nine, the University about twelve and the Teatro Juárez about fourteen.
Does it have parking or accept pets?+
No, the hotel does not offer parking and does not accept pets, other than service animals. Plan on a taxi or nearby public parking.
