OYO Hotel El Conquistador

It’s a budget hotel, and the price makes that clear. The staff were friendly and respectful, and the location is central. Getting in means going down an alley that could make you uneasy, but we had no problems. I suggest calling the number listed here to reserve or request a room, since it can save you a lot compared with showing up in person. I paid $380 for a single room, with check-in at 2:00 PM and checkout at 12:00 PM, after booking by phone. And remember to tip the housekeeping staff, as good tourists do.

I paid for three nights, but after the first one I left covered in ant bites, or something like that, and without any sleep. There were ants all over the room, the bed frame was rusty, and the sheets were dirty. Staff made a lot of noise at night, and music from reception could be heard everywhere.

I booked several days ahead and was able to pay when I arrived, which was convenient. I’d rate the service 90%, the location 100%, and the price 90%. The WiFi had no signal at all in my room, so I had to go to the living room to connect. Even mobile data wouldn’t let me communicate there. There wasn’t much light at the entrance, and vehicles often blocked the way. In my assigned room, the shower had no enclosure, so the bathroom got wet; the water came out weak and scattered, and there was nowhere to put shampoo or other things. The floor wasn’t non-slip, so I had to be very careful walking. The mattress was hard and uncomfortable, and the sheets smelled bad and looked dingy, possibly stained. There was no place to put our clothes, either. My room was near reception, so from early morning I could hear the other women gossiping loudly about marital problems and other things. I couldn’t sleep well.

They put me in the room beside the cleaning supplies, and it was such a mess that I couldn’t rest. I arrived at night and rang the bell for about ten minutes before anyone came out. The dusty room and stained sheets bothered me, and I definitely wouldn’t stay there again.