Breakfast was good with plenty of choices.

It's always clean, the staff is friendly, and the breakfast is good.

Included breakfast was nice with good service.

The breakfast was excellent and was such a welcome change in terms of the quality of ingredients served at other US hotels (including Holiday Inns).

Nice location, nice breakfast, clean, well maintained, The reception staff is not particularly friendly, just barely ok, not showing any of the Mexican manners and grace for which the country is famous, not a sign of even simple friendliness.

Breakfast is very nicely done with covid in mind not stopping the guests enjoying food choices and efficient service.

Luckily there’s a a very nice restaurant nearby and that’s where I went for breakfast.

Rooms - nice, free breakfast - a pleasant surprise, staff - polite and friendly, location - good.

2) Folkloric Show at the Quinta Real Hotel Oaxaca on Friday nights, known as the 3 hour Guelaguetza Buffet Dinner & Cultural Show.

Buffet breakfasts are good and you can eat on a nice patio (with heat lamps when it’s cool out) by the pool and a fountain.

Breakfast:  Several reviewers raved about breakfast,

the breakfast is more or less standard fare,

but you get sparking clean rooms, all amenities you could need, and a delicious breakfast included.

Free breakfast, small pool in courtyard is a plus!

We stayed here for 5 nights and were exceptionally satisfied by the quality and size of our room (only small setback was no mini fridge), the attentiveness of the staff, and delicious free morning breakfasts ( 7 Am - 10:30 am). Breakfast spread includes hot items (eggs, beans, tortilla, etc.)

The breakfast (included) is well-stocked and tasty.

4) Museo Casa de Juarez de la Ciudad de Oaxaca, Calle de Manuel Garcia Virgil 609.5) Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca, Reforma 504.6) Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo, Calle de Manuel Bravo 116.7) Casa de la Ciudad, Calle Porfirio Diaz 115.8) Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca Santo Domingo, Centro.9) Museo de Rufino Tamayo, Avenita Morelos 503.10) Museo Belber, Mariano Matamoros 307.11) Centro Cultural San Pablo, Miguel Hidalgo 907.

Museums:1) Museo Textil de Oaxaca, Miguel Hidalgo 917.2) Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca, Calle Macedonio Alcala 202.3) Museo de los Pintores Oaxaquenos, Avenida de la Independencia 607.

It is about a 10 minute walk from Sto Domingo Church or a slow paced 20 minute walk to the zocalo and the markets.

though I have had better (they are a bit slow refilling the hot food when it's gone and it goes cold very quickly).

The only drawback was the elevator - there is only one and it was crazy slow and even a couple of times not working at all!

The only thing that would been an improvement would have been a small refrigerator.

The only thing we would have liked was the use of a small fridge.

Only very small complaint is the absence of mini-bar, or at least a small fridge.

Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico, an IHG Hotel

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The guests were all friendly and interesting and walking out to a delicious breakfast (with fresh fruit and juice) every morning was a real treat.

Having these wonderful family-type breakfast mornings was one of the things you'll definitely enjoy the most, also it is such a quiet place with a smiling staff willing to help out and also being relaxed enough to trust you with getting your own beers from the fridge etc was exactly what I needed to experience Oaxaca on a another level!

We had a fantastic time here--cozy, charming rooms, wonderful staff, and delicious breakfasts every morning.

Beautiful outdoor space and amazing breakfast every morning!

The breakfast was also, of course, delicious!

The breakfast was nice and it was lovely sharing a table with strangers that you can get to know over a meal.

Libres was just the right size to provide great amenities such as the wonderful breakfasts, excellent assistance and guidance from knowledgeable staff, and all the comforts of an inn, while feeling so comfortable, quiet, and intimate.

The communal breakfast was absolutely delicious, and a great way to meet fellow travelers, and the honesty bar was a nice touch.

Enjoyed the service and the delicious breakfast every morning before exploring the city.

And their breakfasts were wonderful as well!

We loved everything about our stay at El Diablo y la Sandía: meeting other travelers over delicious breakfasts in the courtyard, sitting on the terrace with a book and a glass of house mezcal watching a thunderstorm roll in, and especially the hospitality of everyone who works there.

The hotel itself was just what we wanted - a spacious room with a huge bed, lovely traditional decorations and tasty, simple communal breakfasts where we got to meet fellow holiday-makers and share tips and ideas for things to do in the city.

They served a tamale at breakfast one day that I'm still thinking about.

This is a house turn hotel, with breakfast served at a central patio, where you join other guests, food delicious, the rooms are simple

Breakfast in the morning was great - sitting with other travelers was a great way to start the day.

Would definitely go back and there's a great hostel-like vibe where you meet the other guests at breakfast.

Breakfast was delicious & freshly prepared, set on a beautiful table.

Breakfast in the morning was always delicious and the resident cat that stalks around the hotel was a total sweetheart.

We didn't use a car the whole time other than a day trip out of the city.

There are buses, cars honking and car alarms that start going off early in the morning.

You do hear street noise - usually it's the "whoosh" of cars in the background.

The water pressure was extremely low and the hot water was very slow in arriving and never really got beyond warm.

The tapwater was running very slow, which was not very nice.

The only suggestion is that they provide thicker bath towels,

but how does not changing towels at all and not even providing a new jar of water (and not cleaning the room) on Sundays contribute to that great objective?

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The bathrooms are so dated and the furniture just is not comfortable.

though I would look into whether other rooms had better bathrooms.

although not worth it, go for a master class suite for more space and lighting and ask for a remodeled bathroom, otherwise is like staying in a 100 yr old building with no luxury…

After showering, the steam goes into the room and it gets stuffy.

However, we are totally not recommended this hotel because we faced misleading and misbehaving by the hotel and the reception staff - as following:
We booked in Booking.com a King Suit room and we got: a tiny room fare from the expectation of 5* hotel, one of the beds side with no dresser by the bed, no real wardrobe, bathroom with one sink instead of two as booked,  and no place our languages – put them under the table and under the sink (see my attached photos).

although bathrooms much smaller and could be modernised for full effect - power sowers would be nice .

Outrageously expensive and yet tiny rooms, miniscule bathrooms, dated furniture.

The bathroom, while small, is perfectly appropriate for this property.

The bathrooms are so small the sink isn't even in it!

The rooms are rather old and out of date and so are the bathrooms

It is a shame that little has been done to upgrade the rooms in the Oaxaca property, especially the bathrooms.

The bathroom in the Quinta Real was particularly small (really disappointing for an expensive hotel).

but bathroom was small and dated, especially the shower/tub.

The bathroom was a little in need of refreshing,

the shower didn't take an hour to heat up and the toilet flushed when requested.

I am OK with very small room,poor bathtub and shower,

The bathroom was shocking and the room was stuffy, smelly, and dim.

The bathrooms are quite old and shabby so this hotel doesn’t deserve the stars that it rates itself!

As one of the reviewers within this stream of reviews indicated, it is an historic hotel; hence some of its amenities were not on par with the price tag I paid per night.

As for the restaurant, the food was delicious.

Every aspect of our stay was excellent: beautiful spacious (super-high ceilings) clean room, gorgeous pool area, delicious breakfast (both local and international selection),  gardens, and concierge service.

We had breakfast each day in the hotel & it was superb.

This gorgeous garden setting restaurant in this historic property is one of my favorite places in the city for breakfast or coffee.

Breakfast is amazing with fresh fruit and a Oaxacan menu of deliciousness!

It leaves nothing to be desired, with a large court yard for breakfast and a feel of old (ancient) comfort.

I would recommend having breakfast at the hotel and venture out for lunch and dinner as there so many excellent dining opportunities within a short walking distance.

The grounds were spacious and well landscaped and the included buffet breakfast was quite nice.

The breakfast buffet was incredible, and the lunch and dinner service was absolutely terrific.

Terrific buffet breakfast, from custom made omelets to smoked salmon, and good fruit too.

The Quinta Real Hotel (in a Spanish Colonial exconvento) was the site of the 2019 Day of the Dead Guelaguetza dinner buffet and musical show featuring the cultural diversity of the State of Oaxaca.

We did have the breakfast buffet included and it was quite impressive and delicious.

We also got breakfast included in the price at Casa de Sierra Azul,

Top quality breakfast with "bolero" style discreet musical entertainment while you dine is an added bonus.

Breakfast was great and we had 3 guitar players each morning.

After much dialog and a call to the manager, the charges were reversed.

So that meant it was a choice of either connecting our cell phones or one cell phone and one iPad.

The only tiny thing I could call into question might be some of the service at breakfast,

If you are not very mobile, try to ask for a room in the ground level.

- and get the attention of one of the concierges (always on the phone) you find yourself in a wonder world of courtyards, arched walkways and surprising vistas on rooftops.

however I'll definitely call ahead to make sure there are no large groups next time.

but after 2 phone calls we went to bed at 9.30pm - it was offered to us at 4.45am as we left - too late.

There was something special about staying in a room that used to be a cell.

but only for two devices: if you're a couple each with tablet and phone, you may have to pay extra for more connections.

but clicking a mouse and then ringing their little bell so that the bell boys could come running to actually work!

My wife went out of the room and got into an argument with the workers (kind of funny) and I was forced to call the lobby.

I needed to call a technician when I first arrived because my room was too warm,

Bear in mind that some rooms are quite small as they are converted cells!!

They doncharge way too much for calling a taxi, double the price so if you need one for the airport trip home, arrange it yourself.

but don't get me wrong, they are not nun cells either.

Replacing the phone would resolve the issue.

WE pay it, try to connect, and are told for an iPad to connect you have to call some special phone number

The front desk was oblivious to our calls.

We reserved a cab for airport pick up and when we needed to change the time we were instrictest to call from our room since they were too busy to help us.

Our wake up call the day of our departure was one hour late, which caused us to almost miss our flight.

Only two devices can use the internet (and this was not easy to access).

Our internet did not work and they immediately found and engineer to replace the broken router in our room

WiFi is only complimentary for one device per person in the room and they charge money on a per device basis if you have more than one device.

Wifi was a bit iffy, very slow and only one device per person allowed free.

oh wifi in hotel is very very very slow. ..

Unfortunately our mobile service was spotty, and we couldn't get through.

The air-conditioning system is top-notch, as is the wifi,

Any additional devices incur an extra charge.

The only thing that bothered me was the speed of the service at the poolside area,

Also the internet inside the inside courtyard rooms did not work at all.

I also had a few annoyances:  the TV in my room did not work, the wifi didn't work the first night and then you have to pay to connect more than one device, the wifi was painfully slow, and the hotel does not exchange money.

Restaurant is expensive, so I encourage you to try some of the multiple options available around this hotel. It does not include breakfast nor internet access (an additional fee will have to be paid for these services.)

It's a former convent so the walls are thick--not so great for wi-fi--while the rooms are unique in size, shape and accoutrements. Q.R.

If that’s not enough the connection is painfully slow.

Then there is the pettiness of allowing only 1 device connecting WiFi free of charge, second device is over $10 a day, just ridiculous, considering how much you are paying for the room.

However, in spite of a $200+ USD per night price, they still try to nickel and dime you with Wi-Fi charges and the coffee pouches for the in-room coffee maker the 2nd day onwards, and such.

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The breakfasts were delicious, served in the courtyard surrounded by beautiful sculptures and plants.

The best part is the breakfast served every morning in the dining room.

Very quiet and the breakfast was very good.

They serve a delicious breakfast of traditional Oaxacan delights.

Every breakfast was a treat that started with a plate of fresh tropical fruit.

It was really nice to get to know our fellow travelers over breakfast too.

We particuarly loved the breakfast - and the fact that it was served at a communal table in the dining area so that all the guests could get to know eachother and chat over coffee. The B&B really was like a home from home, it's ran by a family and there are so many personal touches throughout (such as wedding photos of the family, guest books from over 10 years ago!)

We started every day with a superb breakfast in the courtyard.

The rooms, staff & breakfasts are phenomenal.

Gorgeous room, perfect location, delicious breakfasts, and the staff went above and beyond to help make our stay special.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful Oaxaca…was so lucky to find Casa Bugambilias for our first visit to the city…great location, spotless B&B, inviting breakfast table with much detail to food presentation…room was simple

Yes the space is lovely, the food is incredible (those breakfasts are wonderful), and the rooms are comfortable and cool.

On top of that, the breakfasts were amazing, the rooms impeccable, and everyone who worked at the B&B were incredibly gracious.

You smile when you walk in and see the glorious colours, the delicious breakfasts, the smiling faces.

They offer a great breakfast every morning.

The property is gorgeous, all the rooms are comfortable and have everything you need, and the breakfasts not only cater to all dietary restrictions

The owner is in the kitchen most mornings to assist the staff with breakfast.

but it's too dark to see inside which was a little frustrating.

Additionally, as a light sleeper, one of the first things I research in a property is the noise level.

While the restaurant operates, noise levels from its ground floor kitchen and the restaurant above are quite irritating via two small bathroom windows leading to the hallways.

Casa de Las Bugambilias B&B

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Breakfast was continental and included in the rate.

The continental breakfast was ok with the option of having cooked items for an additional cost.

The breakfast and kitchen are quite nice and the staff was really helpful with info about the city.

This breakfast was served after 9:00, which is very late for any hotel especially if you are in Oaxaca and need to leave your hotel early in the morning in order to get to archeological sites.

Delicious and gracious sit down breakfast.

Breakfast was super tasty and pleasant in the lovely courtyard.

Breakfasts and fresh juices served daily were very delicious -- try the specialities!

The continental breakfast was so good with their homemade breads and homemade jams plus a beautiful fruit plate.

If you wanted to enjoy the morning on the rooftop they were quick to accommodate and bring breakfast up to you to enjoy the mountain views.

Definitely have breakfast on their cute terrace  with comfy swings and an eyeful of petunias in a riot of colours!

Great breakfast served each day in our room.

This is a wonderful place to stay - great location, comfortable bed, large room, art-filled public spaces, comfortable seating for breakfast, which is well-prepared, fresh, with attentive service.

I love the location and the breakfast and the quiet peaceful ambiance!

The breakfast  is nade t order and served by delightful Christina.

We enjoyed the normal breakfast service, in addition to also being provided additional courtesy coffee, fruit and bread pudding when we left super early for day trip (4-5am).

Interior room of the hotel, where they serve an tasty continental breakfast, included in the rate (you can also order from a larger menu) is quite lovely, especially when sun-drenched in morning light.

Breakfast was served each day in the lobby which was fine.

Breakfast and its service was prompt and perfect.

No matter what I did, all of my showers were cold.

When we came in from a day of touring the staff would literally run to serve us a hot or cold drink.

No attempt to deaden up minimal plantings
4 - Little draw or closet space
5- TV did not work and when fixed by staff was too complex and outdated  to really be useful
5 - Breakfast yogurt was 4 tablespoons for 2 people and we were charged 5 dollars for extra yogurt.

but the lighting in the bathroom could not be fixed.

However, after we reported it to the management, they fixed the problem.

The only problem they have to fix is to completely change window panes and make a profound sound-proof work (at least in Siena and Padova suites).

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Your personal chef will arrive every morning and cook you a delicious breakfast too.

The team's service was impeccable and the breakfasts were delicious.

But the absolute best part of our stay were the exquisite gourmet breakfasts prepared by Paula and Chelly.

It was delightful: attentive service; delicious breakfasts; and comfortable and charming accommodations!

Paula's gourmet breakfasts (a difference daily dish and table setting), Jaunita's and Erik's knowledge and skill and kindness arranging for drivers and restaurant reservations made for a beautiful and memorable  6 days and nights and caused us to feel like family with an intention to return as soon as possible.

The outdoor common spaces, the warm and accommodating staff, the creative and tasty Mexican breakfasts and the quiet location make El Secreto a place to highly recommend.

Every day was a new breakfast meal (thank you Paola!

Every morning's new breakfast and table settings showed off Paula's talents in the kitchen and her care with the daily change in table settings.There was so much to do in Oaxaca that we probably didn't take advantage of the rooftop garden area as much as we'd planned -

The breakfasts are lovingly prepared by Paula.

The breakfasts are lovely memories in the making, each day am eye-pleasing taste delight.

The rooms are serviced every day by the wonderful ladies who come in to cook breakfast.

Paola's home-made jam and granola were standouts.

The breakfasts were  prepared with care and set with artistry by Paola, and were some of the food the highlights of the nine day stay in Oaxaca.

Breakfast was different each morning, and always delicious.

Paula and Cecelia prepared delicious breakfasts each morning, taught us to make tortillas, and helped us practice our Spanish.

a little secret: there is a bottle of mezcal hidden behind the door - for guests to drink after dinner or so..).

It is also ground zero for Mezcal, a fiery, 50% alcoholic drink made from the root ball of the blue agave plant.

There was an extra pillow in the bureau that was much softer that my wife used.

Close to Santo Domingo, many restaurants and right next to La Mezcaloteca, a great place to make an appoinment and get introduced to the magic of Mezcal.

And just several doors away from mezcaloteca, the most cool and trendy mezcal tasting bar in Oaxaca.

The home is beautifully maintained and the food prepared by Rufi was the perfect start to our day.

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