Pros

  • Centrally set in the gorgeous historical district
  • An easy walk to the markets, museums, and restaurants
  • Intimate property with plenty of local touches
  • Homey, spacious rooms decorated with Oaxacan handicrafts
  • An authentic on-site restaurant, serving all meals (and mole)
  • Breakfast coupons provided to guests for on-site restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • Lower level rooms don’t get much light
  • Some rooms encounter street/corridor noise
  • Coupon breakfast is very limiting
  • No pool or gym
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Bottom Line

This mid-range hacienda-style, colonial property offers 23 traditionally decorated rooms (including four spacious suites) over three floors in the heart of Oaxaca City. Guests appreciate its excellent location (five-to-10-minutes walk to the Zocalo, famous markets, and other highlights) and its charming, colorful common areas (full of melodic birdsong). Another highlight is the rooms, with spacious layouts, comfortable furnishings, and colorful Oaxacan charm. In-room amenities include coffee- and tea-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The rooftop terrace and authentic on-site restaurant are more pluses, although the hotel's coupon breakfast can be a disappointment. This property appeals to travelers seeking clean and comfortable, locally-flavored digs in a great location, but its susceptibility to street noise may be a deal-breaker for light sleepers. Those seeking a quieter alternative could try nearby Hotel Posada del Centro. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Boutique Parador San Miguel Oaxaca

Scene

Eclectic and vibrant mix of Oaxacan culture, complemented with charming alfresco spaces

A persimmon-red facade topped with black wrought-iron grills offers an elegant colonial introduction to Parador San Miguel -- set on a slim stone footpath next to a narrow but busy street. Inside -- past the office-inspired reception and traditional restaurant (occupying the street front) -- arched walkways lead around a cute alfresco courtyard that sets San Miguel’s sweet, hacienda-style tone. Tangerine-orange walls with white trim and more wrought iron detail take the decor here in a peppy direction. Tables for four scatter the scene amongst lush potted palms, pretty flowering plants, and a bevy of brightly painted birdcages -- each home to a teeny tiny bird, filling each floor with gentle birdsong. (Cages are covered through the night so bird chirps don't interrupt sleepers). The two floors overlooking the courtyard hold rooms, a second-floor common patio, and a sunny rooftop terrace with a choice of spots to sit or sunbathe. Parador San Miguel feels more compact than other hotels as it doesn’t seem as deep, but the rooms remain spacious, and it adds to the overall whimsical cute factor, which guests seem to appreciate. 

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Location

In Oaxaca City’s charming historical district -- under 10 minutes’ walk from most highlights

Located around 20 minutes drive from Oaxaca International Airport, Parador San Miguel occupies a central spot in the charming historical district -- a short walk from many of the city’s biggest highlights. Alameda de Leon and the Zocalo are a five minute walk away -- here travelers will find a smorgasbord of restaurants, live music, and local activity on offer every day and night. Markets in walking distance include Benito Juarez Markets (five minutes), the Artisans Market (Mercado de Artesanias) (eight minutes), and food mecca, Mercado 20 de Noviembre (also eight minutes). There’s also the Museum of Contemporary Art (a five-minute walk), the famed Santo Domingo Church (a nine-minute walk), and the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude (a five-minute walk). Valet parking (at a public lot) can be arranged by the hotel for guests with cars, and taxis are easily arranged at the front desk. 

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Rooms

Infused with Oaxacan color and culture, rooms have generous layouts and coffee and tea supplies

Unfolding over three levels (with stair access), rooms come in Standard, Standard Superior (which are more spacious), and four suite categories -- with more space again, and each with its own decor flavor and perks, like stereos, dining settings, and/or bigger bathrooms (with tubs). Suite Zaachila opens onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard, and Double and King sleeping configurations are available. Vibrant color palettes in the accent walls, hand-loomed local fabrics, and quaint folk artwork fills each room with Mexican charm. Terra-cotta floors add a rustic element, and decorative wrought-iron details in lamps and headboards add Spanish colonial flair. Coffee- and tea-making facilities are provided, and even the lower categories have enough room to move around and sit down. All rooms feature lounges, bureaus (or work desks), flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, digital safes, and free bottled water. Shuttered armoires are equipped with irons and ironing boards, plus extra blankets and pillows. Bathrooms are dated yet well-maintained -- Standards offer narrow stalls, while Suites feature shower/tub combos, and all come stocked with hairdryers, plus a good selection of individual toiletries. Ground-floor rooms don’t get as much light as others -- and some rooms are more peaceful than others (street and corridor noise can bother some guests).

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Features

Authentic Oaxacan restaurant, rooftop terrace, charming courtyard, and free Wi-Fi 

As a small-scale, mid-range hotel, this property has limited amenities, but they reflect its local color. The on-site restaurant “El Andariego” serves all meals with an emphasis on traditional Oaxacan food, including a range of moles (which were born in Oaxaca). The entrance courtyard offers alfresco tables for guest use; on the second floor, a lovely patio setting offers shade umbrellas and deck chairs overlooking the courtyard; while on the top (third) floor, a spacious rooftop terrace with sun loungers offers a pleasant, sunny spot to take a break from sightseeing. Valet parking to a public lot is available, and taxis can easily be arranged through the front desk. Reception staff assist with booking tours and activities, and provide access to additional services, like massages and hair styling (through outside vendors). Laundry/dry cleaning services are also available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Things You Should Know About Hotel Boutique Parador San Miguel Oaxaca

Also Known As

  • Hotel Parador San Miguel Oaxaca
  • Parador San Miguel

Address

Avenida de La Independencia 503, Oaxaca 68000, Mexico

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Boutique Parador San Miguel Oaxaca

Scene

Eclectic and vibrant mix of Oaxacan culture, complemented with charming alfresco spaces

A persimmon-red facade topped with black wrought-iron grills offers an elegant colonial introduction to Parador San Miguel -- set on a slim stone footpath next to a narrow but busy street. Inside -- past the office-inspired reception and traditional restaurant (occupying the street front) -- arched walkways lead around a cute alfresco courtyard that sets San Miguel’s sweet, hacienda-style tone. Tangerine-orange walls with white trim and more wrought iron detail take the decor here in a peppy direction. Tables for four scatter the scene amongst lush potted palms, pretty flowering plants, and a bevy of brightly painted birdcages -- each home to a teeny tiny bird, filling each floor with gentle birdsong. (Cages are covered through the night so bird chirps don't interrupt sleepers). The two floors overlooking the courtyard hold rooms, a second-floor common patio, and a sunny rooftop terrace with a choice of spots to sit or sunbathe. Parador San Miguel feels more compact than other hotels as it doesn’t seem as deep, but the rooms remain spacious, and it adds to the overall whimsical cute factor, which guests seem to appreciate. 

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Location

In Oaxaca City’s charming historical district -- under 10 minutes’ walk from most highlights

Located around 20 minutes drive from Oaxaca International Airport, Parador San Miguel occupies a central spot in the charming historical district -- a short walk from many of the city’s biggest highlights. Alameda de Leon and the Zocalo are a five minute walk away -- here travelers will find a smorgasbord of restaurants, live music, and local activity on offer every day and night. Markets in walking distance include Benito Juarez Markets (five minutes), the Artisans Market (Mercado de Artesanias) (eight minutes), and food mecca, Mercado 20 de Noviembre (also eight minutes). There’s also the Museum of Contemporary Art (a five-minute walk), the famed Santo Domingo Church (a nine-minute walk), and the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude (a five-minute walk). Valet parking (at a public lot) can be arranged by the hotel for guests with cars, and taxis are easily arranged at the front desk. 

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Rooms

Infused with Oaxacan color and culture, rooms have generous layouts and coffee and tea supplies

Unfolding over three levels (with stair access), rooms come in Standard, Standard Superior (which are more spacious), and four suite categories -- with more space again, and each with its own decor flavor and perks, like stereos, dining settings, and/or bigger bathrooms (with tubs). Suite Zaachila opens onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard, and Double and King sleeping configurations are available. Vibrant color palettes in the accent walls, hand-loomed local fabrics, and quaint folk artwork fills each room with Mexican charm. Terra-cotta floors add a rustic element, and decorative wrought-iron details in lamps and headboards add Spanish colonial flair. Coffee- and tea-making facilities are provided, and even the lower categories have enough room to move around and sit down. All rooms feature lounges, bureaus (or work desks), flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, digital safes, and free bottled water. Shuttered armoires are equipped with irons and ironing boards, plus extra blankets and pillows. Bathrooms are dated yet well-maintained -- Standards offer narrow stalls, while Suites feature shower/tub combos, and all come stocked with hairdryers, plus a good selection of individual toiletries. Ground-floor rooms don’t get as much light as others -- and some rooms are more peaceful than others (street and corridor noise can bother some guests).

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Features

Authentic Oaxacan restaurant, rooftop terrace, charming courtyard, and free Wi-Fi 

As a small-scale, mid-range hotel, this property has limited amenities, but they reflect its local color. The on-site restaurant “El Andariego” serves all meals with an emphasis on traditional Oaxacan food, including a range of moles (which were born in Oaxaca). The entrance courtyard offers alfresco tables for guest use; on the second floor, a lovely patio setting offers shade umbrellas and deck chairs overlooking the courtyard; while on the top (third) floor, a spacious rooftop terrace with sun loungers offers a pleasant, sunny spot to take a break from sightseeing. Valet parking to a public lot is available, and taxis can easily be arranged through the front desk. Reception staff assist with booking tours and activities, and provide access to additional services, like massages and hair styling (through outside vendors). Laundry/dry cleaning services are also available. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pets Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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