Across
the street from Market 28 in central Cancun
Near
Yaxchilan and Tulum Avenues in the heart of the downtown sprawl
Continental breakfasts often included in the room rate
Free
Wi-Fi in rooms and throughout lobby
Clean rooms with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and AC
Free secure underground parking
Some rooms lack windows
No
gym, pool, or meeting spaces
No
elevator or accessible facilities
No
coffeemakers or mini-fridges in the rooms
The Suites Gaby Hotel is a budget stop-off in downtown Cancun that offers a step up from a hostel stay, with a
location right across the street from the post office and the tourist market
known as Mercado 28. There are clean Standard and Superior Rooms with
simple amenities -- just Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and AC -- and some lack windows. There's a free continental breakfast, but little else on-site beyond the rooms. The
distance from the beaches of the Hotel Zone can be a downside for some. Those looking for more features, such as a pool or
meeting space, may want to consider Ambiance Suites or the Hotel Kin Mayab.
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Scene
A small budget hotel in the heart of downtown Cancun
Most guests at Suites Gaby Hotel are only in Cancun for a night or two before heading off
to other destinations. This option is suited to budget
travelers who don't need more than a quick sleep and simple
breakfast. The
exterior might appear a tad dated, with water stains marking the paint underneath
the name plate, but the lobby gives way to clean tile floors, the reception
desk, an ATM, the restaurant, and the stairs up. Just don’t expect the air-conditioning in the lobby to be running; some guests note that the hotel
usually keeps the front doors open to keep the electric bill as low as
possible. There
haven’t been any updates in recent years, and there is some visible wear,
such as cracks in the plaster finish, and some grout missing from tiles, but otherwise the hotel is kept clean. While the
restaurant does serve breakfast, the lack of lunch and dinner on-site may be a
downside for some, but there are plenty of other eateries nearby. Located across the street from Market 28, the hotel is set in the perfect spot for exploring what downtown Cancun has to offer -- especially if you enjoy true Mexican cuisine, as there are dozens of restaurants within walking distance.
Location
In the heart of the Market 28 district, across the street from the market and post office
For
exploring what makes the downtown section of Cancun authentically Mexican, Suites Gaby is in the perfect location. Nearby are Market 28 with its various shops selling anything from
knickknacks to low-cost silver jewelry mined from within Mexico. Tree-lined Sunyaxchen
Avenue, which is just out front of the hotel and runs all the way from the post office up to Yaxchilan Avenue, transforms every
Saturday afternoon with the local artist consortium known as Pasearte. Guests will find paintings, books, poetry, live music, sculptures, and more, all from local
talent. A local supermarket, Super Aki, is around 10 minutes away on foot, just on the other side of Market 28, and there is an Oxxo convenience
store less than five minutes away.The primary downtown event park, Parque Las Palapas, is less than 10 minutes
away on foot; on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights expect to find live performances, clothing merchants, and street food vendors. The ADO bus station is around 10 minutes away on
foot, and from there or Tulum Avenue guests can catch the R1 bus down to the Hotel Zone and the beaches, which will take roughly 30 minutes depending
on traffic.
Rooms
Clean, no-frills rooms with limited views and sometimes no windows
There are 54 rooms -- 32 Standard Rooms with a single queen-size
bed, and 22 Superior Rooms with two queen-size beds. The rooms are simply
decorated with off-white tile
floors, white walls, muted orange bedding and curtains, and basic wood trim and
cabinetry.Bathrooms
have showers (no tubs), with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. Flat-screen
TVs are mounted on the walls, and the rooms come with air-conditioning
as well as Wi-Fi. In-room safes are located within the
closets, but there are no coffeemakers, mini-fridges, or other amenities. Rooms that have windows typically have unappealing views, sometimes of air-conditioning machinery or interior corridors. The best guests can expect are views of the street or surrounding neighborhood.
Features
A continetal breakfast, secure undergorund parking, and a rooftop terrace for smoking
A continental breakfast and coffee are available as part
of many room rates, though it's possible to book a room-only rate. No room service is available. There are
roughly 20 parking spaces available for guests in the covered garage, although
it can be a bit tricky to navigate the square U shape if there are other
vehicles parked within. The area is gated and locked to keep vehicles safe. Guests can
smoke out front of the hotel, and there are a few seats available just outside
the doors to the lobby, but the primary smoking area is the rooftop terrace;
follow the signs up the stairs until you see the open doors. Plastic tables and
chairs are available, along with views out over the surrounding downtown
district. All of the rooms are non-smoking.
