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El Mesón de los Poetas

3.0 star property
Colonial inn with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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El Mesón de los Poetas is a convenient base in Guanajuato's historic center. Guests enjoy breakfast before exploring attractions like the Alley of the Kiss. The hotel offers amenities such as dry cleaning, luggage storage, and help with booking tours and tickets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Plasma TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Room Junior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Single Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Positos #35 esq. Juan Valle, Centro Histórico, Guanajuato, GTO, 36000

What's nearby

  • University of Guanajuato - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Paz Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alley of the Kiss - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juarez Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Union Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bajío Intl. Airport (BJX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Conquistador - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mestizo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Clave Azul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza ilimitada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Macaria Mezcaleria & Cocina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Mesón de los Poetas

Inn located in Zona Centro
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at El Mesón de los Poetas. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Wedding services, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Mesón de los Poetas boast perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

El Mesón de los Poetas Guanajuato
El Meson De Los Poetas Hotel Guanajuato
El Mesón de los Poetas Hotel Guanajuato
El Mesón los Poetas
El Mesón los Poetas Guanajuato
El Mesón los Poetas Inn
El Mesón los Poetas Inn Guanajuato
El Mesón de los Poetas Inn
El Mesón de los Poetas Guanajuato
El Mesón de los Poetas Inn Guanajuato

Frequently asked questions

Is El Mesón de los Poetas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Mesón de los Poetas?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at El Mesón de los Poetas?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Mesón de los Poetas located?

Located in Zona Centro, this inn is steps from Diego Rivera Museum, Ninteenth Century Museum, and Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato. Plaza de San Fernando and La Paz Square are just steps away.

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Reviews

El Mesón de los Poetas Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very spacious. Great outdoor patios.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Special thanks to Ivan for all the help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All! Pretty room; clean. Full breakfast was amazing. All of the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good prices on the tours and you can use a credit card.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay. It is an order hotel, which is common in this town. We have stayed in many of the hotels in Guanajuato and this is one of the older ones. But its rustic charm did not deter us from having a wonderful time ps—There’s no elevator from the ground floor to the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its a clean but basic hotel. It seems a bit overpriced for not having premium bedding. Its clean and on a good location. The multi-bedroom options may be perfect for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meson stay was great

Great stay. Clean and attentive staff. Only negative is the parking situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted with the place, it is a very comfortable hotel, and the personnel were very kind and helpful. I love the fact that you can walk everywhere. I can't wait to be back and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the reception were very welcoming and friendly. The waiters and dining staff as a whole made our experience even better. They were friendly and respectful very attentive. We also enjoyed the breakfast buffet there a lot. The food there was actually our favorite in the entire city. The cleaning staff for the rooms were great and the bell boys were also very nice and respectful. I would definitely stay there again and would encourage everyone to do the same.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything and will be staying there again whenever i go back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again. Unique hotel ,very clean,great staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bright street light.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel in a very centric place at the center of Guanajuato. Just be aware that if you have a car it needs to be kept about a mile away from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The property waa well maintained and clean. The dishes were not always clean for breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a stay in GTO

We love staying at El Meson in Guanajuato. An older hotel but perfectly charming, very clean and friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, with very friendly, helpful, and responsive staff the location is great for seeing the sights of Guanajuato, though it can get loud during the evening and nights as there’s 2 bars down the street. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast served at the hotel restaurant was about as tasty as any other establishment in town. Overall, great value for the price of the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights. The staff was extremely kind and very helpful. The hotel room was beautiful. Loved the location and loved my visit! I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this hotel, it’s our second time staying here. It’s super cozy . The staff are very friendly and helpful. Everything is within walking distance. We recommend 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Hotel has colonial architecture yet feels modern. Nice rooftop view and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in central Guanajuato. A quick 5 minute walk to restaurants, shopping, churches and museums. Staff were friendly and always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Everyone was kind, one employee went above and beyond. Ivan really help usually through our visit. He jumped in our car and helped navigate us to parking. He even carried my aunts purse back to the hotel. While we’re at the hotel he greeted us everyday and was always very kind and attentive with all that we needed. Thank you to el meson de las poetas.

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