Oaxaca

Oaxaca’s priciest hotel... in the beautifully converted sixteenth-century Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina. — Rough Guide

This chicly renovated adobe and stone hotel is centered around a traditional Oaxacan courtyard with pomegranate trees and a tiled pool. — Condé Nast Traveler

Tidy, pristine rooms in an old colonial house, each with separate reception area and bathroom. The main draw is the gorgeous, flower-filled courtyard where breakfast is served. — Rough Guide

Nestled in a calm residential neighborhood, upscale Casa Bonita is a private residence turned boutique hotel offering just five rooms in European-inspired surrounds. — Oyster

Located in a quiet residential area north of the city center, this luxury getaway was once a hacienda. — DK Eyewitness

Not well known, this small, quiet hotel with a high standard of service sits on a cobbled street just outside the very heart of the city, offering a taste of old-fashioned elegance. — Fodor's

Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa is a three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive property with a lovely beachside setting outside of Tangolunda. — Oyster

This is a small courtyard hotel in a good location. Rooms are medium size and come with either one or two queen-size beds. — Frommer's

Less than 1km...from the zócalo, this lodging, located in a quiet neighborhood, offers good value. ... Most rooms are plain but comfortable. — Frommer's

Delightful Bugambilias has nine rooms decorated with inspired combinations of antiques and folk and contemporary art. — Lonely Planet

Imagine staying at the stylish beach home of good friends, and you’ll get a sense of the vibe at this small adults-only hotel near the tidal pools of Agua Blanca. — Fodor's

20km outside of Puerto Escondido...the 16 traditional palapa-style lodges comprise cooling thatched roofs made from dried palm leaves and are designed purely with sun, sea and surf in mind. — Wallpaper

Everything about this Spanish colonial–style hotel is luxurious—except for the rates. — Fodor's

On a quiet street near Santo Domingo church, this peaceful little B&B is large on hospitality and comforts, including a great breakfast and free Wi-Fi. — Fodor's

Just two blocks from Santo Domingo, this smart, modern hotel retains a traditional feel with folk-art flourishes and comfy rooms, all with a/c... Some are very small, so ask to see a few first. — Rough Guide

Deservedly popular, Casa Ángel is run by a friendly, helpful young team and kept scrupulously clean. — Lonely Planet

The good-sized, uncluttered rooms here have an appealing contemporary feel with simple, harmonious color schemes and photos of Oaxaca valleys scenes. — Lonely Planet

High above the downtown area, the Hotel Victoria offers that rare combination of actual proximity with the feeling of distance. And you're only a couple of minutes away on the hotel's shuttle bus. — Frommer's

Perfect for those in search of a little solitude, these private, tile-roofed villas cling to a cliff above the gorgeous beach for which they were named. — Fodor's