Casa Lecanda is a small, personal hotel in the historic downtown, two blocks from Paseo de Montejo and close to the city's new gastronomic and cultural area. It has only seven rooms, and each one is decorated differently, with pasta tile floors, handmade furniture and restored doors and windows, with a different layout, bathroom and patio in every room. Guests describe the feeling as staying in a friend's beautifully restored colonial home, and the service matches, with Spanish, English, Italian and German-speaking guides for tours and activities. Organic Yucatecan toiletries, a rooftop terrace for cocktails and dinners and cooking classes led by a chef make it a good choice for travellers who want food and culture woven into the stay.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in the historic centre, which means the plazas, markets, museums and restaurants are within walking distance, and Paseo de Montejo is about two blocks away. Mérida International Airport is about 25 minutes by road. The staff can arrange tours to Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, Izamal and the cenotes, and the small size means you will be known by name. Evening streets are lively but safe, and taxis are easy to find.
Rooms and facilities: with seven rooms, each unique, you should look at the room descriptions and choose the layout and patio that suit you. The hotel lists swimming among its facilities, but confirm the pool arrangement and the size before you book. The rooftop is used for cocktails, weddings and dinners, and the cooking classes and gastronomic activities are a highlight for food lovers. Breakfast details are not given on the tourism board page, so confirm what is included in your rate when you reserve.
Who it suits: couples, honeymooners and small groups looking for a quieter alternative to a large hotel, and guests who value design, personal service and local flavour. Because there are so few rooms, availability is tight in the high season from December to April, and booking well ahead is wise. It is not the best choice for travellers who want a large pool, a gym or a lively lobby, or who need elevators and extensive accessibility features, so check with the hotel about specific needs. The rates sit in the upper end of the market but compare well with international boutique stays.
Why stay here
- ✓Seven individually designed rooms
- ✓Handmade furniture and pasta tile floors
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Cooking classes with a chef
- ✓Organic Yucatecan toiletries
- ✓Multilingual guided tours
- ✓Private patios in rooms
- ✓Two blocks from Paseo de Montejo
Good questions
How many rooms does Casa Lecanda have?+
Seven, each decorated differently with its own layout, bathroom and patio, which gives the hotel an intimate, personal feel.
Where is it?+
In the historic downtown, about two blocks from Paseo de Montejo and near the new gastronomic and cultural centre, around 25 minutes from the airport.
Does the hotel offer activities?+
Yes. It lists cooking classes and gastronomic activities with a chef, and tours with guides who speak Spanish, English, Italian or German.
