Room was great and the location at the bottom of the hill by the river was lovely with the sound of the river at night. Staff and cleaner were very nice and helpful too

The restaurant food was expensive and wasn't that good although I only tried one plate and the coffee so maybe I was just unlucky. There was building work going on until around 11pm which was annoying.

Nothing

Noise, room arrangements, impossible to use the toilets if you are tall

The balcony was great and you see and hear the water rushing.

Too far away from anything. Room was tiny and dark until you opened up the door. Restaurant was closed for dinner. Nothing in the area.

The restaurant

Amazing place by the river. Quiet location

I was expecting a large room.

Location. Having a river so close to the property is amazing

Location, nature

This hotel is beautifully situated beside a crystal-clear and litter-free river (not easy to find in Mexico). It's about a ten-minute walk from the heart of Xico, which is a delightful town. Note, however, that there's a steep hilly stretch en route that would be difficult to hike up for the less fit, and impossible for the wheelchair-bound. My room was rather small, but attractively designed and cleaned daily. For some reason, the price with free cancellation and a good breakfast included was only slightly more than the locked-in, no-breakfast option; if you can get the same deal, it's well worth it. Just across the river, and over another rather steep hill, is some ravishing countryside that's ideal for strolling (see photos). On a clear and haze-free day, Mexico's highest mountain, Pico de Orizaba, looms majestically snow-capped on the horizon -- an unexpected and unforgettable sight.

Wifi in the rooms is weak and wavering at the best of times. About 48 hours after I arrived for a week-long stay, the router failed; the only place to get a good signal was in the office, although there's comfortable seating there. No-one seemed very bothered about it, and it wasn't fixed during the remainder of my time.