Hotel Posada Santa Bertha

The room was small but comfortable, about average compared with other places we’ve stayed. It had a long desk with plenty of work space, though the drawers beneath it left no room for my legs. I saw other rooms being cleaned and noticed some had desks with leg space. There were only two power points, one at the desk and one beside the bed, so I’d suggest bringing an extension cord and multi-socket board. The internet was excellent the whole time, with no dropouts, and working remotely was easy. Cleanliness was a real standout. This is the cleanest hotel I’ve stayed in, and the cleaning staff did a wonderful job. The bed was a comfortable double with good linen, and they brought me a second pillow soon after I asked. The bathroom was spotless, the shower had great pressure and got hot quickly, and there were no drain smells. It was a little cramped, as smaller suites often are. They use a commercial toilet paper dispenser, so bring your own if you prefer thicker paper. We booked online without paying a deposit, and the price was good value. We couldn’t get into the room early. I’m not sure if it was because the rooms were still being cleaned after a busy night or because they were being overly stingy, which some hotels do for no good reason. The car park is right by the rooms, so it’s very convenient. I think non-guests can pay to park there, which means it’s supervised all day and for much of the evening. I don’t know what crime is like in Texcoco, but the enclosed hotel grounds should make it fairly secure. The hotel takes up almost a whole block and has its own restaurant. We tried the breakfast buffet once and enjoyed it, for just over $150. If you don’t feel like walking a block to the plaza and other food places, the restaurant is worth a look. The location is excellent too: there’s an OXXO around the corner, a small Aurera supermarket across the road, and the main square, or plaza / "zocolo", is just a block away. Lots of shops stay open until 7-8 p.m. The best test for me is whether I’d come back. Here, that’s a definite yes.