Hotel El Salvador

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel El Salvador, in Mexico City Historic Centre, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel El Salvador, in Mexico City Historic Centre, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are practical, and guests pick out on-site parking, reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. With well over 2,600 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €41 a night and the value score puts it in a fair-value bracket compared with similar properties. It's the kind of Mexico City property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.