Boutique Casa de las Columnas

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Jennifer

It is an older establishment but was clean and friendly staff
coffee and pastry were available in the morning
Was not noisey

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2019

John

Beautiful old casa

Beautiful old Spanish colonial casa, with big rooms and super friendly staff. Not a 4 star place, but had a really comfortable bed and clean sheets, and for $30 bucks a night can’t beat! The other most important thing for hotels in Merida are the air conditioner, and the one in my room worked great. Pretty loud, but washed out any street noise and I slept fine. But be warned in case that bothers you. The matttress was surprisingly new and very comfy, and I was all set! there’s a great hip new coffee shop just up here block, and an Oxxo (Mexican equivalent of 7-11). And super safe neighborhood, even late at night. Security gate in front is always locked, so when you check in you need to find the doorbell which is inside the gate and high up!

Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2019

Joannie

It has a nice structure, but there is no restaurant in premises neither close by. They have a kitchen with very old dishes and appliances that guess can use to cook, but is not very clean. Furnished in bedroom is falling apart.. but people in Merida are very nice.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It was adequate. Lovely courtyard. They need to work on their kitchen. Also need to supply a coffee pot.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

No breakfast , worse, NO COFFEE!!! Great staff and location, Ike the character of the building

Friends_and_family Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Looks and feel like this place is abandoned, not very save, no parking, no restaurant, needs a lot of work, bathrooms is disrepair, green pool and the list goes on. We check out and went to a different hotel. Expedia should not have this property is far from the pictures and description.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Luis

Very pretty colonial hotel

Very hice hotel. Not as walking distante from main square as we thought

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Small, clean hotel with the charm of a Spanish house.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Mérida is too big for me to get around in so, we settled on taking a couple of tours. The kitchen unit was nice to have and there was a grocery store a few blocks away. We really enjoyed the staff and there sense of humour as we kept having trouble with our key. One time we even had to get them to remove a screen on the window and climb in to open the door. We all just laughed

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Old fashioned charm, upgraded to junior suite for kitchen. Girls at front desk very easy to deal with.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

The door bell to ring for entry could not be easily seen.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2018

Labrat

A very nice hotel with a beautiful building and minimal amenities, just like I like it.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2018

Kristy

Just ok

We booked this hotel for it's location but it isn't great. We walked to Centro district but it was about 15 minutes outside. You may not feel comfortable walking back to the hotel.
The room was clean but we ran out of water (literally) when the first person took a shower and at the beginning of the shower. Very strange. The courtyard was cute but the pool was a little funky.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect colonial , great location, close to the airport and everything you need in Merida

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2016

Louis

The hotel is very cute with an interesting decor but it appears sorely unmaintained. The breakfast was very underwhelming, but the china plate ware was a cute detail.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2016

Tim

Super relax, my mom and I sleep great, no noise at all. Beds and great big and comfy, nice AC and fan, warm
Water, good size tv with cable , deco is Spanish style super cute and the pool super cute and clean !!!! No bugs !! We will come back and will recommend this hotel .

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Really quaint, charming and unique place.

I close this place because in the pictures I saw all the rooms furnished in antiques. I am somewhat of a buff, and was not disappointed. They have some beautiful pieces. I got a single room which was clean and charming with a balcony overlooking the courtyard garden and pool. There was only one other couple there so I felt like I had the place to myself. They have a \"self serve\" kitchen with the basics, coffee, beer, some alcohol, bottled water, and set up continental breakfast in the morning with fruit, cereal, juice, coffee and coffee cake. There is a large grocery store around the corner, so if you wanted to make your own meals you could definitely do that as there aren't any restaurants close by. Center is about 12 blocks where there are many restaurants. There is a rooster close by which starts trumpeting in the early morning which added to the ambiance. I only stayed one night, between towns, but could have enjoyed a longer stay if I was in town.

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2016

manuel

nice quiet place in a good location

Staff is really helpful and noce.very wuiet place with a small pool to plunge in if too hot.
No restaurant or bar service but a couple of blocks away you will find supermarket, a cantina ( yes a real mexican Cantina were I met some Nice locals) and other stuff since 59 street is a happenning street.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2016

Ben

A hacienda that's a 20 minute walk from centro

We had booked the Casa De Las Columnas for 14 days in January/February. This hacienda was built around 1900 and converted to a hotel 8 years ago. There are about a dozen rooms on two floors surrounding a very attractive courtyard with greenery and a pool. The rooms are a bit dark and furnished with antiques that could use repair. The rooms can smell a bit musty when unoccupied for a while in the Mexican heat. A bit of fresh paint would help. Our room was a reasonable size and our bathroom was large. Our bed was comfortable and we had crisp clean sheets every day. The air conditioning was good and the wifi was strong and fast. Being on the main floor gave us direct access to the pleasant courtyard. The breakfast was very basic so we supplemented ours from the very good supermarket that is just a two minute walk away. Some of the staff speak English but others either are unable to or are too shy. It's a 20 minute walk (or 5 minutes by bus) to the historic center of town, directly down busy Calle 59. That discouraged us from taking in enough of Merida‘s many evening events. The hotel is not popular and had only a few rooms occupied for the entire period of our stay. I would recommend this hotel only to open minded people who appreciate historic Mexico but not to those who prefer more modern standards.

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2016

Rhian

Potential health hazard - avoid

I want to preface this by saying this is the first negative review I have ever written, and the first time I have ever bailed on a reservation. I've traveled a lot in Mexico, and often stay in hostels or rented apartments, so my expectations are not 5 star - but while it looks pretty on the outside, this place was seriously awful.

When I arrived, I was shown to a room with no windows, which absolutely reeked of mould. Running the AC and fans did nothing to get rid of the stink. It got worse when we opened a closet to try and unpack - the stench inside was absolutely overwhelming - no WAY were we storing anything in there! The furniture, described as \"antique\" is actually just falling apart - mismatched beds, giant splinter on ever wooden surface, the bracket securing one on the headboards was pulling out of the wall leaving exposed screws and nails... and questionable garbage (something wrapped in kleenex) had been left under the beds. Also the room was FULL of mosquitoes, which was perplexing given the lack of windows. We arrived late, so had no choice but to suck it up for one night. When I took a shower and the ENTIRE room flooded (tile floor, water pooled under the TV, electrical cables hanging down), we decided to get the heck out the next morning.

When I went to talk to the hotel staff, his only solution was to offer me a can of RAID. Ugggh.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2015

J

Oasis in the city

Cosy, exotic hideaway with comfortable rooms filled with beautiful Mexican antiques. Located on Calle 59 close to the Zoo and a brisk 20 minute walk to Centro. Only 1 block to a small grocery store and 4 blocks to OXXO. Rooms have air conditioning, tv, WiFi and are clean. There is a lovely pool, breakfast and sitting area in a secure, lush courtyard. Breakfast is minimal but included in the price of the room. They will let you use their fridge for small food purchases which was great. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only complaint I have is that the hotel is listed as Non Smoking.....NOT TRUE. People smoking everywhere; in their rooms and in the courtyard. I booked this place because it was listed as smoke free. Other than that, I would highly recommend it as it is a hidden gem with affordable prices. Well worth the price!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2015

Okopogo

This was a fantastic place to call home for 5 days

It reminded me of some hacienda from days gone by. The staff was superb. The central area was a place where you could mingle with other guests in the morning, have a coffee and light breakfast, and trade stories about Mérida and area. I can't say enough about this place and was really sad to check out. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again because of the fantastic service. It was like home. A great place to stay in Mérida and the price can't be beat. It was my first time to Mérida, and it was a perfect home base. Gracias to the great staff!

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2015

merida yucatan

Nice hotel for the price!!

Passing by not enoug time to really know it.close to town n safe to walk any where you like..

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Clean and spacious!! Great value

This hotel is a mile way from the main plaza of Merida. It was a perfect staging hotel for my 10 day trip. Since I was traveling using the TAME bus station. The room was spacious and comfortable. My bathroom had a dressing area along with big shower. The bed was a full size and firm. The staff was very friendly an knowledgeable. Common area and rooms had a villa style feel. I enjoyed the older wood framing for door and windows. 4 blocks from a small plaza with a 24hr OXXO and market. Bus line to Merida Centro passes is front of hotel.

Cons: When it rained the water came in thru bottom of balcony doors. (Quick phone call and the Staff brought towels and cleaned it).

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2015

Karina

Great location in Mexican hotel for walking downtn

Walked to town and other places daily. Pleasant place. Rooster woke us up each morning. Mexican families stayed there. Beautiful pool with lovely tile. Great breakfasts daily with papaya and other melons. Grocery store nearby. Great experience! Wonderful, hospitable people.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

A very nice hotel considering the price

We ended up staying there for two weeks. Loved the staff there. Very friendly. The room wasn't fancy but had everything we needed. The place really surprised us considering how much we were paying for.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2015

oggglz

Good location

Great value in a great location, if you aré looking for a location near to the airport or the west side of merida. the hotel is like an old nice house and my room was kind of small, But even so it was calm and quiet. They run out of hot water the first day. The room didnt have towels or hand soap when i arrive.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2015

Nadine

Quaint Hotel with Old World Charm

We planned to stay 3 nights but left early because the bed was too hard and the location of the hotel on a busy street made it difficult to sleep. The Hotel needs cleaning, painting, and upgrades.

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2014

Arturo

Nice hotel

Hotel is okay, nice room, AC , small kitchen,,,, the only issue is the nosy hotel staff at the front desk. They want to know everything.

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2014

derek

Nice hotel for the price

I like Casa De Las Columnas and I have stayed there before. It's between Santa Ana and the Centennial Park so it's a little off the beaten path.
This time I got a room which smelled of mold. I asked for a new room and I was given one that was better. The rooms are large and many are original with very high ceilings. The staff are friendly and there is a free breakfast. Wifi doesn't reach all of the rooms.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Make sure to get off at St 59. the exit is the street next of the zoo, if you mist the street is so easy to get lost.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2014

Carolyn Colby

Our stay at Casa De Las Columnas

This is a beautiful, historic hotel.
We enjoyed the quaint and comfortable courtyard. The continental breakfast was enjoyable. We especially enjoyed drinking fresh squeezed orange juice that the manager prepared every morning. Jorge, the manager was extremely helpful with meeting our needs.

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Good hotel close to airport and historic plaza

Wanted to stay closer to airport on our last night, to catch an early departure. This hotel is in a nice section of the city, and is still only 9 blocks to the historic plaza ( about a 20-25 min pleasant walk). Is next door to big grocery store to get those last minute souvenirs too. Hotel is antique and quiet, big rooms with good air conditioning. Small pool in a nice courtyard.Would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2013

Lynda

Unfortunately, just a quick overnight stay due to early morning flight BUT would love to have stayed longer to explore the hotel. Room was a large with high ceilings, fan, air conditioner plus good-size bathroom with nice shower. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Swimming pool in middle of open courtyard looked very inviting. Will definitely return.

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2013

Chris

Familiar location and service

We've stayed here for the past 3 years as we head out to the airport the next morning. Considering we have to leave at 5AM we never missed a flight and the hotel personnel makes sure we get a taxi, or the owner drives us to the airport on occasion. Being on Calle 59, it is about 1Km walking distance to Centro and 30 pesos cab ride back.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2013

Marie

Depends what you are looking for

Depends what you are looking for , def its not a resort, just a hotel. Good if you are exploring Merida and use room only to sleep, not to spend the day @ hotel, Great service, clean, well maintained, nice people, comfortable,good price, high ceilings, historic building, no windows on some rooms, very small pool. And again good if you are in Merida to explore, not good if your planning to hang out at the hotel. A short drive to city's center.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Beautiful Hotel in good location but bad service!

If you want to stay in a beautiful and clean room and expect nothing else from the hotel, then this is a good choice. We saw nearly nobody during our stay there, the breakfast was the poorest we ever hat in a hotel (melon, sweet rolls and bad coffee...) and the staff wasn't really caring about helping the clients with anything...

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2013

familytraveller

Very nice hotel

Great hotel and very nice service. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. Beds aren't the most comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2013

Doug

Location....location.... location....

Not only is the Casa De Las Columnas located in a stategic area but it is lovely to boot. My wife and daughter and I spent some time in Merida recently and loved our time at Casa De Las Columnas. Our rooms were spacious and beautifully decorated, the common area has a pool and comfortable visiting areas, and the location was perfect for exploring both the historic area and going to the outlying areas around Merida. The workers there were all pleasant and helpful. Did I mention what a bargain it was???

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2013

Julianna

Amazing Place! Sun Kissed Courtyard & Secret Garde

I liked it so much I stayed an extra day. Absolutely romantic and delightful. The chaos of the busy streets outside sequestered away by these adobe walls, yields a sun kissed courtyard and secret garden surrounded by private rooms filled with antiques. All at an amazing price. This Casa is well away from the busy Grande Plaza it is about 10 blocks or a brisk 25 minute walk, which I enjoyed doing a couple of times a day. If not take a taxi and enjoy this little hideaway. Breakfast was basic coffee, bread, fruit and cornflakes but that's all I needed. English was sparse with some staff but my needs were taken care of. I have been travelling in Peru and Mexico, this Casa has real HOT water and good wifi. I also stayed at Hotel Reforma which is VeRy rustic and noisy by comparison. Pay $5 more per night and stay at Casa de Los Columnas.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2012

Chris

6th stay

In the past 2 years offer a quiet, clean, well priced hotel within walking distance of Centro.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2012

Treveling in simplicity

An excellent hotel and staff

We had visited the hotel last year to suggest to others or for our own future trips and enjoyed spending time having a coffee in their beutiful garden. When suggested the Casa de las Columnas we immediately agreed. The staff are ever present and easy to access, They speak english and even some french as they wish to help their guests feel comfortable. VERY clean, beautiful garden and rooms have touches of old Merida. They have a small continental breakfast and you can order wine, beer or spirits for around the pool. The location is great and only 4 blocks away from Santiago Park with weekly outside bands and ethnic cuisine, next door to a grocery store and pharmacy and a 20 minute walk to Downtown Centro. It is a small and cultural hotel with only 11 rooms. A simple hotel with an excellent atmosphere for a great price. The consistency of the service both trips is a factor we appreciated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2012

Chris

Quiet Hotel

A small family run hotel in a converted school. We've stayed here 6-7 times in the past 2 years. Less than one mile walk to cathedrals and main square.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Clean, quiet, inexpensive

Cals itself a hotel but really a B&B. Comfortable, no frills, and quiet. It is on a very nice street abd has off-street parking. Only drawback is that it is about a 20 minute walk to the central plaza, which normally would be fine for me but Merida is extremely humid and hot in the summer. The low price is a big plus.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2012

Dave

Great hotel. Great service.

Great hotel. Great service. Diego was very attentive and helpful. The hotel is walking distance, 10 mn walk, to the heart of downtown. The hotel has a very home like feel about it. I was able to store my hamburgers in the refrigerator and warm them up in the microwave, without incident. The hotel has a very old school, antique design. Save yourself some $ and stay here while in Merida.

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

Quiet hotel, simple but pleasant

Nice hôtel, away from the center (more peace) . 30pesos for a taxi to the centro historico, easy to get a taxi in the street in front of the hotel. Or hop on a bus for 6pesos (ask for the bus stop near La Cathedral )

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

We enjoyed the hotel very much.

We enjoyed the peacefulness of the hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly helpful. The architecture of the hotel was also very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2012

Adam

Amazing place, well worth it

What a jewel of a hotel! We arrived with our 1 year old and 5 year old, to discover an oasis in the city, complete with bijou pool that was lovely- The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us, allowing us to move our reservation by 1 day because the kids were ill- If we go back to Merida we would stay here FOR SURE, in terms of value for money it was the best we have had, the room was clean and beautifully decorated! Thank you!

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2012

Michele

Casa de Columnas is a charming hotel. The staff were professional, available instantly to help me or answer questions, and very personable. My room was also charming. The garden patio and pool area were tranquil. I would note that this is the complete Mexican experience, which includes the crowing rooster next door. And you do have quite a walk to get to good restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2012

Verified traveler

Nice little hotel

The hotel was very clean and comfortable which was very nice to discover considering the very reasonable rate. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is close enough to el centro to get there easily enough.

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2011

murkablack

Website of this hotel is outdated.

The website for this hotel is very misleading: there is no bar for a \"cold beer\" or is there a \"wine cellar\". There is no \"arts and crafts boutique\". Room service menu consists of toast and eggs. There is no \"oat\" soap or \"honey\" insect repellent. Our pillows smelled of mold. The towels are rags. Our air conditioning gave out 3 days before the end of our stay and after numerous complaints about this, it was not fixed. We moved to another hotel our last night there. I am sorry to say, but I have stayed in better youth hostels.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2011

Verified traveler

Las Columnas Merida - A perfectly located gem

This hotel is the reason why I included Merida in my road trip in the Yucatan peninsula. It is one the loveliest and most charming hotels I have stayed in. And, at an unbeatable price. The welcoming staff, the court yard with the pool and the very well decorated rooms, it was perfect! the only regret I have is that I could not stay longer. Parking is available as well.

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2011

Anonymous

Great location for the price!

The staff was very friendly and very happy happy to please us. We arrived in late and they offered to order pizza for us. It was very clean but the only complaint I had was the bed was a little stiff but not that uncommon for a hotel bed. It's a beautiful old world colonial with a pool that is out in the sun. Within walking distance to most city attractions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2011

Andrew

Will Return - Perfect.

Friendly staff, nice room, good value. The hotel is 10+/- minutes walk to the Cathedral (the centre of town) and about 4 minutes to Santiago park (big church, some food etc.). The pool is a dipping pool to cool you down - not a lap pool for exercise (lot of walking available for that) but it's often empty - perfect. Breakfast is basic but fine. Air conditioning works well and architecture is wonderful.

No need for a car if you don't mind a 10-15 minute walk for dinner / culture etc. Cabs are easy too (taxi-stand in Santiago park (4 minutes away) - usually someone there parked - inexpensive and easy).

Walk down 59 (going east) to downtown - restaurants along the way - hang in the parks after and watch the world go by.

We'll stay there again. Hotel is lovely Merida is a great city!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2011

David

Spacious colonial home in a beautiful city

This is a beautiful old colonial home converted to a hotel. The cental ground floor area includes the breakfast serving area, a small unroofed pool and a garden. it is very pleasant sitting in this area. My room was large and clean as was the hotel. Hotel staff speak English. It is a fifteen minute walk to Independance Plaza and plenty of restaurants. It is safe to walk in Merida though both bus and taxis are available. The central bus station, CAXA, is not within walking distance with luggage but it is a short taxi ride which the hotel will arrange.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2011

Isa-ji

good price but long walk to city center

The hotel is nice but we felt it was a bit too far from the city center. We did not mind the walk the first day but we took the taxi all the other days. The room was nice, clean, with high ceiling but had NO windows!
The breakfast was just OK, nothing extraordinary and other restaurants were a long walk away.
I liked the place and the price but I will probably go somewhere more central next time.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2011

Tim and Jan

You will love this Hotel

Hotel Casa De Las Columnas was a wonderful place to stay. They were very welcoming, and were extremely helpful when we needed assistance. It is a relatively small hotel, so that makes it much more personable. It is a family run hotel, and families in Mexico are extremely close and loving, this certainly comes across in their consistent consideration of guests. They sure know how to whip up a wonderful \"huevos rancheros\"... and the fresh fruit and fresh squeezed orange juice, is the best. Our room was wonderfully clean, and we had fresh towels, and sheets as needed.... you could eat off the floors, they are so clean. Their attention to detail was more than expected, and we certainly appreciated their hospitality. Every morning, we woke up to bird song, and the warm refreshing breeze in the Yucatan..... the courtyard is exquisate! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Wow! We ALWAYS felt safe, both within the Hotel, and out on the streets, we were there for the Carnival, and we walked alot, as well as using taxi services.We would highly recommend this hotel.... Tim and Jan

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2010

Pauline

A lovely family hotel in a lovely city

My daughter & I loved the Casa de las Columnas. We don't particularly enjoy the big, international chain hotels so this small family-run hotel was very much to our taste. The traditional building was apparently rescued from ruins within the last two years and completely refurbished. We enjoyed the ambience of the original courtyards and loggia and the traditional furnishings and comfort of the rooms. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful at all times. For example, the owner not only recommended an excellent restaurant but even drove us to it in the centre of town. The hotel is a few blocks from the main square which means that it is quiet and taxis are so cheap that if you are tired it is easy to get back there. We would recommend this hotel very highly.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2010

Erik

Merida

Pleasant Staff, Cordial and Attentive.
Magnificent looking Rooms, Eclectic Furniture but, comfortable.
Wonderful Expericene

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2010

Bernard

love to go back

Beautifully remodelled old Spanish residence, quite romantic setting.
Staff very friendly and willing to assist. This small hotel is family owned
and operated and the family make you feel at home with old world
Spanish charme and hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2010

Jazmin

Great Hotel and service.

Beautiful Hotel with wonderful service . Small hotel but very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2010

Victor

Beautefull hotel close to downtown

Very nice hotel in walking distance to downtown. Quiet place with very friendly staff.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2010

Anonymous

Pleasant retreat

Accommodation was adequate, but had no English language TV- CNN in Spanish only and no CD/DVD movie player- no musica! Poor lighting- shaving in dim bathroom lighting. No reading level lighting in the room and no desk for laptop computer.
A few mosquitoes for roomates. Searing hot/humid weather puts AC and 1 speed fan under some stress to maintain balanced comfort control. Minimal dining room/food service. No ATM. I did enjoy the staff- Jose, Diego, Gerry, Renaldo, Maria, Michael etc...they were patient and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2010

Cindy

Colonial ambience to lull you to sleep

Casa de las Columnas was one of several hotels that I stayed in while in Merida. I purposely sampled various hotels for economy and ambience.
My room at Columnas was a joy to return to each day! In other words, it satisfied my AMBIENCE need - 20 ft ceilings, beautiful antique furniture, nicely done spacious bathroom. Lovely antiques also adorned the lobby and entrance hall.
Additionally, the courtyard, with seating areas, dipping pool, and breakfast area were very pleasant (continental breakfast served).
Very clean with very accomodating and friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2010

Athena

pleasedaspunch

The staff, particularly those who were family, were exceptionally accommodating. The owner drove me to my conference hotel and provided me with a tour at the same time to ensure I would not miss an event. His wife contacted their son, a doctor, about a mild medical concern. All in all a wonderful experience in a beautiful restful space. The hotel itself was lovely ad peaceful with a beautiful central pool. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff made our first trip to Merida particularly pleasant. We look forward to future visits!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2010

Anonymous

Old World charm and gracious hospitality

The hotel is a beautifully converted mansion that is full of exquisite tile-work. The staff is warm, friendly and very helpful. The best part of the complimentary continental breakfast is the fresh fruit. It is conveniently located about a 20 minute walk from El Centro, but taxis are plentiful and cheap.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2010

Anonymous

Casa de las Columnas, Merida

Casa Columnas is a fairly new boutique hotel west of Merida Centro. It's on Calle 59, one of the main streets, about a 15-20 minute walk to the Central Plaza. This stroll was always interesting. The rooms are large, with good fans and AC. They are set well back from the street, so noise is not a problem. The continental breakfast was substantial and filling. Other pluses were in-room fridges (there's a Super Aki store about 2 blocks to the west), convenient parking, and 24 hr reception (our bus got in at 2300, so this was quite nice. The owner and his staff were courteous and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2010

Una

Colonial Dream

The Casa de las Columnas is a carefully restored colonial mansion with the traditional doors, high ceilings, inner courtyards surrounded by magnificent columns and palm trees, beautifully setting off the pool and fountain. Each room has a different decor and each is very carefully furnished. The hotel provides a continental breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice, mixed freshly chopped fruit, sweet breads and coffee, though other snacks and fried breakfasts are available at a small supplement.
Whilst on a busy road (Merida IS a city!), there is much less traffic noise than one would expect as all the rooms face the courtyards, and the hotel is only 4 blocks from Santiago Park and market, and nine from the central plaza and cathedral - an easy walk.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the owners make every guest feel like he is family, right down to providing advice and giving lifts to distant banks when needed! And being welcomed at the gate by the owner was a first for me. I stayed a week longer than originally planned and would return again. Nothing quite like waking up to colonial grandeur! I loved every minute!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2010

Jose

Good service, bad facilities

The comfort of the room is very bad, the shower is regrettable, the mattress broke my back, the noise was horrible, I suppose it also depended on the bad luck that had public building.

Moreover, the location of the hotel is beautiful and the service people are very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2010

Judith

The setting was picture perfect if you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience.

This is a refurbished Mexican hasienda bed and breakfast not a 4 or 5 star hotel with all that includes. We were looking for an authentic \"Mexican\" experience and this was perfect. The owners made us feel right at home and their famely were very helpful and on top of our every need. The location was far enough from the center of town that it was quiet but close enough that we could catch a 4 dollar cab ride right out side the hotel and be down town in 5 to 7 minuets. The whole experience was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2010

Michelle

Awesome place, awesome price.

Everyone was exceedingly nice, the decor was gorgeous...We got the suite room and it was bigger than our apartment at home. The area was safe and a walkable distance to the main plaza. Very pleased, would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2010

Michael

Mike and Bonnie fron NYC.We liked it !

Although the hotel is a little more than comfortable walking from downtown the buses that stop outside the hotel when you flag them were very frequent and added a little extra local flavor to the trip. Only 6 Pesos per ride. The cabs are inexpensive also . We took the bus out and a cab back. The staff were marvelous and the place is very tastefully decorated and furnished.I think the place is special. Very casual and friendly atmosphere and there is a supermarket and pharmacy nearby .
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Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2009

Lissa

Beautiful hotel

The hotel was beautiful, clean, old colonial style. Service was amazing. only drawback was the comfort of the beds. Typical of Mexico, however, not just this hotel. Beds tend to be VERY hard. But the service and overall hotel experience was SUPER! Great location, close to the airport and downtown, easy to find.

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2009

Carol

Feels like home

The building is about 100 years old. The owners remodeled it only very recently. It is really cute and very clean. The staff is very friendly. It feels like you are staying in a friend's home. The rooms are named after famous Mexican celebrities. It is a bit of hike to the city center but if you are looking for off-the -beaten path and homey place to stay, Casa is great. Breakfast is fruit, Mexican breads, and cereal but you can order eggs and other stuff at very reasonable prices.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2009

Silly Sandra

Excellent value for money

Small family run peaceful hotel approximately a 20 minutes walk from the centre of Merida. The owners did all they could to ensure we had a good holiday even giving us a lift to town and the bus station a few times. We travelled by local transport to all the places of interest. Transport is cheap, very efficient and clean. Merida is excellent for shopping. There is free entertainment in the town every night. We used taxis a lot, a ride into town 20 pesos.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2009

Nancy

What a surprise

The Hotel Las Columnas was a very nice Hotel to stay at. It is small and quiet. The pool was never crowded and most of the time I was the only one using it when I was at the hotel . Breakfast was continental and served in a lovely area near the pool. It was a short walk to the Centro Plaza and shorter to another small Plaza which had a Movie theatre and small eating places. The courtyard was so relaxing and I found it to be ther perfect place to stay if you want to just relax and rest.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2009

Rachael

affordable, cute boutique hotel.

Lovely old building w/ small pool. Understated and very nice service. They offer breakfast and a small supper menu. Owners lovely and staff cordial. FYI. though it is not physically far from the downtown area, Merida is hot, so the 10 blocks from the centre seem like 20!

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2009

Verified traveler

Good deal for your money

Cozy and family business style hotel where you can have relaxation after walking around Merida. All staff giving you always the answers you needed, and well informed about what to do in town.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2009

J

Gorgeous boutique hotel with wonderful owners

This was by far the best hotel we stayed out throughout our 8 month trip. The buildings, rooms and pool area are stunning (believe the pictures!), breakfast is served on a lovely patio, and the owner was lovely enough to interrupt his own lunch to give us a quick tour of town before dropping us off at the oldest ice-creamery. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, I would stay again without a second thought. The only possible downside is that it is a fair walk to town (20-30 mins) but there are plenty of buses on the street the hotel is on.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2009

Luis

Great Hotel

This hotel has everything you need. Great staff and great decoration. You can also talk to the owners at any time and ask for anything... they will do their best to help you out. Our room was nicely decorated and it reminded me to the Driskill in Austin, TX.

Don't hesitate to stay here

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2009

Teresa

Friendly staff that makes you feel at home

This hotel has a colonial architecture with vibrant Mexican colors and decor. The hotel is impeccably clean. The staff is friendly, helpful and willing to accommodate your needs. We were there on our honeymoon and would love to go back soon. Their continental breakfast is the best we ever had. It didn't even seem like a continental breakfast more like a small buffet. It is walking distance to the all the downtown locations. We absolutely loved the hotel, its staff and its location. We give it a 1o!!!!!!!!!!!

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2009

joseph

quality hotel in Merida

A pleasant, clean, affordable hotel. The courtyard/pool is a good place to relax in the evening with a drink or two. Only drawback is that the hotel is a bit far from the city center.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2009

Secadora Family

Hotel las Columnas

We opted to stay at a small \"boutique\" hotel away from the masses and were very pleased with our choice. Front desk staff were very fluent in English and extremely helpful to take care of every need or concern. They truly enjoy their work and it shows. Light continental breakfast included great local fruit, cereal and local breads. Rooms are furnished with antique furniture that was pretty but not too elaborate to make you feel as if you were sleeping in a museum. Small dipping pool to cool off. On a busy street (that we couldn't hear) so easy to get bus or taxi. A most relaxing visit.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2009

Verified traveler

A Great Hotel.

Casa de las Columnas is a great hotel in central Merida. My sister and I stayed there for five days recently and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is new, so everything is in great condition. It is cozy and comfortable and close to the city center and all it has to offer. Our room was very well taken care of, and a nice place to stay. The hotel has a nice, clean swimming pool with a pretty fountain falling into it which is perfect for a swim after a morning out in the Merida sun. The breakfast area is outdoors with a view to the pool and a cool place to start your day. Service at Casa de las Columnas was really friendly, everyone was ready to help with anything we needed and to give advice about what we should see and how we should go about doing all the touristy stuff. We had an extremely pleasant and relaxing stay thanks to the beauty of the hotel and the wonderful people who work there.

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2019

MICHELLE

Nos cambiaron de último momento al Hotel Maison del Embajador, por una parte estuvo bien porque esta justo en el centro de Mérida pero por ende, no conocimos La Casa de las Columnas. Tengo entendido que son la misma empresa, el trato fue EXCELENTE! y el hotel cumple con lo necesario para llegar a descansar después de un día lleno de actividades de paseo. Sin duda regresaría.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Sábanas demasiado cortas para el colchón, aire acondicionado ruido, baños sucios, mesa de luz y lámpara rotas, insuficientes contactos electricos

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Carlos Damián

Muy bien el hotel

Pues estuvo bien la atención y el hotel

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

maria luisa

Muy buena estancia! Recomendado!

La zona es muy bonita y el hotel es muy lindo. El personal es muy amable también. Dieron un cuarto muy bonito. Los muebles son antiguos y va con el carácter de la casa pero si necesitan un poco de mantenimiento. Cama cómoda y AC. Al personal solamente le falta un poco de conocimiento para recomendaciones turísticas. Muy bien todo en general.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2019

Benjamin

Maison del embajador

Aunque nos cambiaron al embajador for embajador tiene una Excelente ubicación, pero no había nadie en el área del restaurante, deberían de poner un aire acondicionado en esa área y estaría excelente ron lugar

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2019

JoseN

Me gusto mucho el lugar, el estilo y que es muy pequeño.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2019

María Isabel

Todo muy bien todo excelente mente limpio

Estuvo muy bien todo el lugar muy atentos el personal todo bien limpio y cerca del centro to excelente

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2019

María

Me encantó la casa, cada habitación tiene su personalidad, el equipo que trabaja súper amable, pero pueden mejorar sus intstalaciones, sin duda volveríamos

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Bellissima struttura coloniale con giardino interno, porticati e colonne. Stanze ampie con bagno pulito. Sistema per entrare ed uscire dalla struttura automatico. Rapporto qualità prezzo veramente superlativa, anche per la vicinanza al centro.

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Cómodo, limpio y ambiente agradable, ideal para descansar, tal vez agregar algunos servicios como cafetera sería ideal, así con servicio de cocina para a la habitación.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Personal del hotel poco servicial. Sábanas poco limpias y papelera de basura sin recoger.
Hotel bonito

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Excelente servicio y el lugar es muy agradable!
La recepcionista fue muy amable y nos ayudo en todo

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2018

Lety

El personal bastante agradable muy servicial siempre al pendiente de las necesidades de los huéspedes. Solo les podría sugerir mas atención en detalles de la limpieza de áreas comunes. Las habitaciones excelentes en todos los aspectos.

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2018

Luisa

Excelente Hotel

Supero mi expectativa ¡¡ esta muy agradable y a un excelente costo .

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Jose

Buena ubicación limpio falta estacionamiento cómodo

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2018

laura

MERIDA

Excelente hotel, es tipo casona antigua, pero con todas las comodidades. los chicos que atienden son muy amables y serviciales.