About this property
Offering international and local food at the restaurant, and free Wi-Fi throughout, El Gran Hotel is located in a Colonial-style building, 328 feet from Merida Main Square. The rooms offer Colonial décor, cable TV, air conditioning and wardrobe. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Extras include a safety deposit box. A wide range of restaurants can be reached within 98 feet. At El Gran Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered include a tour desk. The hotel is 328 feet from Merida Cathedral and 1969 feet from La Mejorada Park. The property offers free parking.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lindsay
United States“Excellent location in the center of town near Plaza Grande and walkable to lots of other landmarks and restaurants! Very cool historic architecture and seating areas on each floor to enjoy the open air.” - Mayo United States“This fine old hotel is close to everything in the city center, both for sightseeing during the day and for restaurants and music at night. A nice feature is that it opens onto a shady plaza. The rooms are large, with high ceilings. Each has its...”
- Richard United States“A grand, historic hotel in the best location in Merida. Within steps of the centro square as well as having another beautiful park area directly in front of the hotel.”
- Marge United States“The location is great, near the central plaza, near many restaurants and shops. They do not have drinking water, you must buy it, which was a bit inconvenient. They had a Starbucks attached which was good, but they didnt have water several days.”
- Stephenivan United States“Oldest hotel in Merida. Can see it was a very classy place. Staff were great. Location was great. There is a need for many renovations due it being 120 years old.”
- Kim United States“The hotel was built at the beginning of the 20th century, so it is elegant and beautiful, but very old and I am sure expensive and difficult to maintain. It cost much less than modern hotels, even the small ones There is no elevator for example,...”
- Gail United States“Location. However, being in a central part of the historic city expect music and people out in the evening. I stayed because of the historical significance and was NOT disappointed. Bonus: Starbucks and ice cream shop just outside the lobby.”
- Jim United States“The Gran Hotel de Merida is like a step back in time (and I mean this in a good way). The staff is helpful and accommodating. The area around the hotel has numerous restaurants and coffee shops, all within easy walking distance. The markets are...”
- Nick
Australia“Just an incredible building, in an incredible location” 
Paul
Canada“Great location ,beautiful room , beautiful building .”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the hotel does not have an elevator, rooms are located in the 2nd and 3rd floors of this 3 story building.
Please note parking is not available 24 hours and is open from 07:30 to 21:30 Monday through Sunday; and is located 2 blocks away from the property. This service is complimentary for all guests, please contact the Hotel for details.
Please note that all guests will be required to show a valid ID at the time of check in, the property will keep a copy of it for archive.
A damage deposit of MXN 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
