Great location, lots of charm
Merida's Hotel Caribe won us over right from the start - the only room they had available for our first night was the hotel's only suite - very swish - spacious, with lots of old-world charm and a view from the balcony of the Parc Hidalgo - and we had booked and paid for something far more ordinary! They did move us after that, to a room that opened onto the roof terrace, so what we lost in grandeur, we made up for in a great view of Merida cathedral every time we came and went. The reception staff were helpful, breakfast was good, the chambermaids were so sweet - our rooms were always well cleaned, we were very happy with the standards of service. The hotel's central location means you can walk everywhere you want to get to in the centre of town. It's a lovely old building with a charming inner patio - and a very handsome resident toucan. The restaurant is set in this patio and there's also a cafe/bar that opens onto the square - great for a drink and people-watching. There's a small pool on the roof terrace, ideal for a quick dip at the end of a hot day's sightseeing.


