We've stayed at decent hotels that are a good value all over the world. This wasn't one of them. Though close to the Zocolo and Malecon, this turned out to be a disadvantage. Major roads are on both sides of this hotel, and if the traffic noise isn't enough to keep you up, loud music wafted up to our room one floor from the top until 4:30 AM. Good thing it was January and the window could be closed. Quaint little balcony, but what might have been shabby chic was really just shabby. Bathroom sink was crusty around the fixtures and the shower, which never got warm, was only slightly better. We paid for two nights up front, but decided one night was enough for us. Decidedly NOT recommended.