HOTEL CASANTICA, Oaxaca

Hotel Casantica offers an outdoor pool with a waterfall, set within the original courtyard of a 16th-century convent. The property also houses temporary art galleries that rotate exhibits, providing cultural content for guests. Safety features include smoke detectors, first aid kits, and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property.

Guest rooms at Hotel Casantica include air conditioning, a telephone, and an in-room safe, with TVs offering streaming services. The Presidential Suite provides two twin beds and a king bed within a spacious layout that accommodates up to five guests. Some rooms open directly onto the courtyard with limited natural light, while rooms on upper floors receive more daylight through open-air architecture.

El Pombo Restaurant on site serves traditional regional dishes from Oaxaca, with a menu that includes special diet options upon request. The hotel also operates a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and a full bar offering wine, champagne, and other beverages. Fruits are available for guests, and the restaurant provides breakfast service noted for its quality by previous travelers.

Located one block from Zocalo Square, the hotel is within a 5-minute walk to restaurants, markets, and historic buildings in Oaxaca Centro. The tour desk can arrange tours to any destination within the city, including the Rufino Tamayo Museum and Monte Alban archaeological site. Paid parking is available during limited hours, and the hotel is close to the main pedestrian street that links the Zocalo to other plazas.

Baby sitting services are available for families, and the hotel offers family rooms that can accommodate groups of up to five people in the Presidential Suite. Event facilities include conference space and a meeting room, along with fax/photocopying services for business travelers. The property is pet-friendly with a limited policy that requires specific health certification for the animal.

Architecture: Restored 16th-century convent building

Pool: Outdoor pool with waterfall feature

Dining: El Pombo Restaurant serving regional Oaxacan cuisine

Location: One block from Zocalo Square

Pet Policy: Pet-friendly with health certification required

Business: Meeting room and conference space