Hotel Casa del Artillero

I liked my two-night stay, and the hotel is good value. It’s right in the town center, with cafes and restaurants nearby. The rooms were clean, and the internet was fast enough for video calls. I would’ve liked a few more power outlets and hotter shower water.

A lovely place to stay when you’re visiting Patzcuaro, one of Mexicos Pueblo Magicos.

What kind of Bates Motel is this? We paid an outrageous price and nearly ended up sleeping outside. Nobody told us they were closing, and no one came to give us the key box code. We knocked and called for half an hour. Another guest finally let us in. Three other people had the same problem. The room was awful, the beds were uncomfortable, and there was no hot water. We’d booked through a platform months ahead, then got an email five days before arriving saying they weren’t using it. They never even checked with us to make sure we had a room. By sheer luck, one was available, or we’d have been on the street. The whole experience was disgusting. The Cecil Hotel would’ve been a better choice. If I could, I wouldn’t give this place a single star. DON’T COME!

The restaurant has a healthy focus, which I personally love, and I’d definitely go back. The enchiladas were absolutely divine, and everything else we tried was delicious too. I especially liked the sugar-free hot chocolate. The white rice had just been cooked, which I loved, though the people with me didn’t care for it that way. Just a matter of taste.