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El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial inn in Xalapa Centro

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Hallway
Reception
Property entrance
Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Sebastian Camacho 2 Esq. Zaragoza, Xalapa, VER, 91000
  • Place, Xalapa Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Juarez Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paseo de los Lagos Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Xalapa, Veracruz (JAL-El Lencero)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Xalapa

Xalapa Centro stay.With a stay at this Xalapa Centro inn, you'll be steps from Palacio de Gobierno and Xalapa Cathedral. Juarez Park and Callejón del Diamante are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Xalapa Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juarez Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palacio de Gobierno - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paseo de los Lagos Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Los Tecajetes Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Xalapa Station - 17 min drive
  • Xalapa, Veracruz (JAL-El Lencero) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos La Vecindad - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bola de Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Asadero Cien Zaragoza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Mingo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reformanda - Barra de Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa

3-star Colonial inn in Xalapa Centro
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Valet parking is free.

This Colonial Xalapa inn is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Xalapa inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

El Mesón Alférez Xalapa Inn
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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa to the airport?

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa is 10.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Xalapa, Veracruz (JAL-El Lencero) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa?

As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa on Oct 12, 2025 start from $55.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa.

Does El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa offer free breakfast?

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Big Bola Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa?

This inn offers free valet parking.

Does El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa have a pool?

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa does not have a pool.

Does El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa have a restaurant?

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa is home to La Candela, which features Mexican cuisine.

Does El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa to downtown Xalapa?

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa is 1.4 mi away from Xalapa.

Reviews

El Mesón del Alférez Xalapa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 308 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

gregory

Liked: Amenities
The property was old interesting and unique The doors and the windows we're a little drafty, so bugs could get in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Parking nightmare

This hotel's main selling point is the location in downtown, at the same time could be a con due to the traffic congestion. They really need to work on two things, the parking should be included valet or escorting you to find the garage around the corner. Front desk will keep telling you directions but the entrance is not marked. We wasted almost half hour trying to follow those stupid directions going around those blocks in that traffic. Also, the room doors are so old/historical that the locks do not always work. We went to bed only to realize in the morning the door was unlocked. Meaning that the lock did not properly latch all the way. They should put modern locks or some other way to ensure privacy/safety. Imagine a woman traveling alone, could not be completely safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was harrassing, I was charged for cleaning of a sofa, charged daily for my SERVICE dog (with international permit).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Meson is a quaint basic little hotel. It’s centrally situated at the south of el Centro and convenient to the city. It’s a bit rustic but very nice. In the lower level is a restaurant offering a discount to residents. It offers clean rooms, shower, daily maid service and friendly staff. If you want basic amenities, I give el meson my top rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option near centro

Hotel has a great location. The street has a lot of traffic, so if you are sensitive to street sounds this would be something to consider. Bed was comfortable. The front desk was very helpful getting me a taxi when I was leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price this is a very good option to be in the center of Xalapa. Our room was small but we only needed to crash for a night. The coffee in the room was excellent the shower was very good and walking out there were many excellent options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very pleased with the staff. They have a good helpful attitude. The rooms are unique, vintage. If you get a suite, specify which one you would like as each one is different. The food in the restaurant owned by the same property is excellent!! Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ambler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Xalapa

Great location in a beautiful colonial building. Great price. Great food nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Javier

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, New Paltz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk attendant was most helpful to work out a glitch in our reservations. A beautiful space with a a very local flavor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

sirish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
poor lighting, dificult parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nurudin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

It simply felt like Home away from Home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi, Seattle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming hotel! Everyone was so kind and attentive. The restaurant was fantastic. Parking is included. The hotel is in the center of everything and just a block away from Juarez Park. Highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel close to cathedral, restaurants, parks and other attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Good hotel close to plaza. Good room large and clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast in eccelant restaurant down stairs good, but check how much you get off staying there. O and their laundry service was both cheap and good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absoulutely loved our stay here! The rooms are spacious and clean. The air conditioning was an added bonus. The staff was kind and attentive. Great location within walking distance to the historical area. The free breakfast was delicious! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. We fell in love everywhere we looked, and always looked forward to breakfast in the morning. The staff was wonderful and the dining room- beautiful, elegant, and super-welcoming. Thank you for everything. It is our new favorite hotel, and we'll be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ERASMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. First time a place makes my trip all the more wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small oasis within walking distance to the historic center and lake. Helpful and professional staff. Extraordinary restaurant that was a delight to have breakfast in. Only downside was the noise level at night. There is a bar less than a block away that blasted music till well past 1am, which made sleeping very difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every room is unique and when I arrived they showed me some options so I could choose where I wanted to stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

TU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and quaint boutique hotel

Charming hotel. Excellent service. Quick check-in. One of the best location in Xalapa. Walk-in distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay.

great place and location to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020