Great location, close to el zocalo, but not a superb hotel. Horrible beds, unsanitary pool, and if you don't know any spanish, I would'nt recomend staying there. Majority of staff doesn't speak English. Food was good though. Remember to tip the stewardist otherwise you don't get great service. more

Very good location within walking distance of everything and travel agent located in the hotel could arrange any trips we wanted. Room was very pleasant with good decor and good bathroom but no views - only a frosted glass window to light well. On the other hand the restaurant on the first floor was lovely - either on a covered... more

Basic hotel but would not recommend it. Location great. Beds comfortable. Hotel old and carpets in hall worn and musty. They were in the process of redecorating some rooms on the floor. We had an inside room opening to internal air shaft. As a consequence, there was no flow of air and the room was hot and stuffy - it... more

I stayed at the hotel with an elder hostal group in October of 2002. Excellent, helpful staff. Four stars. I speak Spanish so could communicate with them. My room on the second floor south side faced an air shaft so was not the best appointment. You could hear your neighbors in their bathrooms. Otherwise it was quiet. Other rooms at... more

Given what a nice hotel Calesa Real is, I am surprised to be the first to review it. The hotel is conveniently situated 3 blocks north of the Zocalo, so it is very close to all of the downtown happenings in Oaxaca. While not priced for the backpacking crowd (my wife and I paid $263 for 5 nights - off... more