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With the mountains at the back and a cobalt blue sky, Quinta Real Monterrey is a haven of elegance and tranquility in one of the most dynamic cities in Mexico. Recognized as the most refined place of the city, this luxury hotel is designed to meet and even exceed, the standards of the most demanding needs of any visitor.

Conveniently located, it is only 35 minutes from the airport Mariano Escobedo and 15 minutes from the Center for Exhibitions and Fairs Cintermex and the center of Monterrey, where you’ll find excellent museums and nightlife entertainment.

All suites have wireless Internet access, mini-bar, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, bath robes, hair dryer, digital alarm clock, cash security, and 2 phone lines.

Quinta Real in Monterrey want you to have all services for your comfort and safety.

This is the traditional heart of the city, known for its location near the beach, the “Zócalo” remodeled in 1996, besides lodging the aquarium, the gorge and the fortress of San Diego.
Attractions in Acapulco at the downtown area have the atmosphere and excitement of a tropical port and at first impression may not seem attractive to everyone because of its antiquity, the recently renovated zócalo is a nice part of the city full of activity which houses one of the rarest and most unusual churches of Mexico, Our Lady of Solitude that by its appearance denotes a Russian style far from the Mexican.
Among others attractions in Acapulco we find the beaches of “caleta” and “caletilla”, that are near a residential zone with great houses, this is where the beginnings of Acapulco lie, then it grew southward, expanded and today  weekends are overpopulated with tourists.
In the middle of these two beaches is the new water park ‘Magical World’ that offers a marine atmosphere with pools, water slides, restaurant service, lessons of diving, snorkeling, in brief everything to spend a good time with family. Admission fee is about 60 pesos for adults and 35 for children.

 

The town of Cholula, located at six miles from the colonial city of Puebla is thought to be Mexico’s oldest continuously-inhabited conurbation. La Quinta Luna, a beautiful boutique hotel just three blocks from Cholula’s downtown, is a 17th century mansion that was once home to an indigenous nobleman.

This small, intimate, hotel offers guests a very personalized service and a true feeling of tranquility, with its peaceful courtyard and charming decor. All of the rooms face a central courtyard where you may relax or take a beverage or meal in the peaceful gardens teeming with colorful local flora and fauna.

All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, DVD player, telephone, and wired high speed internet. You’ll also find a Mini Bar, and complimentary coffee and tea making facilities in the room. Two rooms offer a Jacuzzi (Aguila Real and Presidential Suite) and all rooms are adorned with fresh flowers for your stay. The rooms themselves are beautifully appointed proffering all facilities and modern comforts appreciated by discerning travelers.
The beds and linens provide sumptous comfort and rest, while the colonial-style bathrooms and showers expertly blend original materials with the most modern facilities and top-of-the-range bathroom amenities.

Every first Sunday of the month, the hotel hosts a live classical or jazz music concert in the Old Chapel.  The owner and manager, Regina Cardenas, also arranges local tours the nearby villages, and she can put you in touch with local artists and purveyors of fine Talavera, the hard-wearing and beautifully-crafted ceramic material renowned and sought-after in this region.

Weekends at La Quinta Luna are often booked up in advance so, if you itinerary allows, visit in the week; or book your weekend stay well-ahead of time to secure a room here.