Monterrey

This outstanding hostel in the heart of the Barrio Antiguo is owned by an artistic crew who have created a very contemporary look with whitewashed walls and stylish modern furniture. — Lonely Planet

The vaguely Japanese-style minimalism accommodates top-of-the-line electronics, capacious desks, platform beds resting on the floor, apothecary-style Aesop toiletries and glass walls. — Frommer's

Luxurious five-star hotel with expansive marble floors, elegant staircases and garden. The rooms are spacious, and there’s a restaurant attached. — Rough Guide

This Fiesta Americana outpost is conveniently situated in the Centro neighborhood of downtown Monterrey, Mexico, placing guests within walking distance of various attractions, shops and restaurants. — U.S. News & World Report

This large hotel on Monterrey's main shopping street won't win any architecture awards, but its rooms offer good value: all are spacious and have desks and commodious bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

More intimate than most of Monterrey’s pricier hotels, the plush, sizeable suites here each have a separate living area with sofa bed, DVD player and dining space for four. — Lonely Planet

Full of Art Nouveau elegance... this is an outstanding upmarket option... Rooms are spacious and come with cable TV and free internet. Deals on the web can make this surprisingly reasonable. — Rough Guide

Straightforward, middle-of-the-road business-style hotel with a/c rooms, cable TV, gym, jacuzzi and a tiny pool. — Rough Guide

A huge concrete hotel that enjoys a great location, facing pedestrianized Morelos and close to Monterrey's Gran Plaza. — Lonely Planet

This is a decent, friendly, family-run hostel, ideally located in the heart of the Barrio Antiguo. The nine private rooms aren’t as good value as the four- to seven-bed dorms. — Lonely Planet

In the high-end district of San Pedro Garza Garcia, this beautifully designed hotel has ultra stylish rooms with big windows overlooking the grand cityscape and the mountains beyond. — Lonely Planet

Attractive hostel set in an attractive colonial house 2km west of downtown. Dorm rooms... have lockers, shared bathrooms and free wi-fi... Private en-suite rooms also available. — Rough Guide

Comfortable, modern hotel with large rooms all featuring a/c and satellite TV, and internet access in the lobby. Perfect for those passing through on early/late buses. — Rough Guide

Another bus-station option that has clean and basic lodgings with fan and bathroom, but not much else. — Rough Guide

Colonial tiles and wood panelling feature at one of the best-value downtown hotels. Located in a rare spot in the Barrio Antiguo, with clean and comfortable, if boring, a/c rooms, all with local TV. — Rough Guide

Generally regarded as Monterrey’s top hotel, this opulent pile is a luxurious amalgam of modern comfort and colonial style; it’s a 15min ride from downtown in the hip Valle area. — Rough Guide