We spent 10 days in the Yucatan, poking around ruins, and our 2.5 days in Merida were the best. Not only because Merida is not chock full of tourists (it felt like a genuine Mexican city full of regular folk), but also because this hotel was so excellent. The rooms were spacious and well appointed, the poolside area was immensely enjoyable and peaceful, and the staff and owner were helpful and friendly, yet not over the top. There are two owners, and we spent some time chatting with one of them, who originally hails from Ireland, who was easy to talk to. He also was full of good tips, and we loved the very simple cafe across the street for bkfst and lunch.

Luz en Yucatan is truly a delight.

We did a mini tour of the Yucatan Peninsula and had our best night's sleep at Luz. The beds were scrumptious, our huge room was modern with gorgeous bath fixtures, an awesome shower, all in a colonial setting and very quiet. Two cold beers in the fridge after a drive into town from Cancun and a half a shot of Tequila off the complimentary "shot cart" to cap off the first evening, what's not to like?

Oh wait, I forgot the afternoon dip in the pool surrounded by native greenery and flowers and of course, Tom, who was very personable. This hotel has a great location within walking distance of the main square and great restaurants. The city is filled with helpful people and beautiful architecture

This was are second visit to Merida, both times on business, but the city and surrounding area have so much to offer that we'll definitely be back. We've only scratched the surface for sights to see, the museums, the haciendas, the gulf coast ....

I had high expectations of Luz, and I was blown away still. Everything about this centuries-old building is special, including the wonderful people who run it. The rooms are gorgeous with beautiful tiling, cool polished cement, AC and fans, awesome ironwork, beautiful woodwork and shutters, balconies, the best hammocks I have seen, the room we stayed in had a kitchenette, there's a pool, indoor and outdoor sitting areas...i could go on. The vibe is also awesome- a table stays out with complementary tequila shots so visitors can taste some of the local tequilas. 2 Beers in the mini-fridge as a welcome drink. Run by some very cool english- and spanish-speaking ex-pats who also maintain excellent knowledge of the area and provide awesome advice on restaurants/activities/day trips/etc. I truly can not say enough good things about this gem of a hotel...we stayed for a week :) As for service/cleanliness it's first rate all the way- feels like a super posh B&B in the States. And its really inexpensive too! Happy trails!

This small hotel, sited in a former convent, is just the casual, quiet oasis that many travelers seek. The staff work with guests to make the stay very pleasant. The hotel rooms are focused towards the center atrium. We especially liked the penthouse with a roof deck and views of the city. The first floor rooms (where we spent the first night) were a little stuffy although they are very inexpensive and have air conditioning.

Merida was a very interesting town to visit. The hotel was very close (4 blocks) from the main town square. Make sure you book your stay with a weekend so you can see the market and the festivities on the weekend. There is also many tourist attractions nearby and the hotel staff can direct you to interesting places.

When booking this hotel be prepared that they work on a cash payment basis only. There is a guarded parking lot available for a small daily fee.

Overall, we had a wonderful stay!