Hotel Carmina is a small, central hotel on Cuna de Allende that wins guests with its location and welcome rather than luxury. It is a three-class property with a very high guest rating, a garden and a Mexican family restaurant on site, and it sits only a couple of minutes from the Allende Garden and the Parroquia.
Location and getting around
This is about as central as it gets, with the Allende Garden roughly two minutes away on foot and the Parroquia about three. Restaurants, galleries and the best streets of the centre are all on your doorstep. The flip side is that central streets can be lively in the evening, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. There is no parking information for the property, so confirm arrangements before you drive.
The rooms and facilities
The hotel offers Basic rooms with a double bed, a Superior double with a king bed, a Triple room and a Family room with two double beds that sleeps four. A basic room with air conditioning is also offered, which is worth requesting in the warmer months.
The hotel has a garden, a restaurant, María Xoconostle, serving Mexican food from breakfast to dinner, a bar, a spa offering massage, room service and free WiFi. Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk help if you arrive early or leave late, and an airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, solo travellers and families who want to be near everything without paying luxury prices. Pets are not allowed, and check-out is a little later than usual, at half past twelve. It is a smoke-free property, and free cancellation is offered on selected rates. If you need a pool or on-site parking, consider one of the larger hotels further out. For a first visit, the real appeal here is stepping outside and being in the middle of everything within a minute or two.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden
- ✓Mexican restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Spa services
- ✓Room service
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is Hotel Carmina to the Jardín?+
The Allende Garden is about a two-minute walk, and the Parroquia about three.
Does the hotel have a pool or parking?+
No pool is mentioned, and parking details are not listed, so confirm arrangements before you arrive by car.
Can families stay here?+
Yes, there is a Family room with two double beds sleeping four, and a Triple room. Pets are not allowed.
