This was my second stay in the hotel and I chose to stay here again specifically because of its location on the Zocalo. It is in the heart of the action, liveliness, and culture that is Oaxaca. Most nights outside are a kind of party. That said, the hotel has done a great job of soundproofing to reduce the noise for its guests (there are also cheaper inside rooms whose windows open to the interior courtyard and are quieter). The rooms are simple and clean and a good value. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant offers very good breakfasts at a fair price. We spent half of our Oaxaca stay at this hotel and half at a much more expensive (luxury) hotel close to the Templo de Santo Domingo. We preferred Marques del Valle. My 11 year old son fell in love with Oaxaca largely because of his time at the hotel and in the Zocalo. This hotel is great!

A Very Noisy Convent! This hotel sells itself as a former convent; guests are staying in an historical spot when lodging here. Its buildings and grounds are immaculate and its staff very attentive. That said, during our stay the atmosphere was anything but quiet and calm. The hotel seems to be trying to do too much for too many different types of groups and functions. It wants to cater to wealthy guests (its prices are excessive for Oaxaca) and provide peace and quiet while also trying to cater to conventions and their far less quiet needs and activities. During our stay in mid-March, the hotel was hosting a convention. The tiny lobby was full of convention-goers and the old chapel was the site of many of the conference sessions. Anyone nearby—at the pool, in the lobby, in the restaurant—had to listen to hours of amplified voices discussing business. The hotel used one of the courtyards (directly outside of our room) for an evening reception with live music and lots of drinking. It was, in short, a loud party that went on until very late at night. The conventioneers then were in a tent in another courtyard the next day for hours of more amplified droning. All of this meant that our stay—a splurge for a big birthday—was far from relaxing. There is also the big issue of value. The hotel is extremely expensive in terms of lodging and food for a city like Oaxaca. It’s simply not worth the price.

Hotel is right next to the main center. Rooms are small and the beds are tiny too. The area is noisy, and you can hear everythig. The staff was nice and they clean the room daily.

Location is excellent if you want to be in the center of things which we loved but on the last day of our stay there was a woman’s March that turned violent, they broke a large window in the hotel lobby and that was scary but the hotel was great

Older hotel with modern updates located right on Zocalo Plaza with music performances and restaurants. Staff was polite, professional and responsive. The breakfast restaurant on site is excellent. If you enjoy access to restaurants and plaza celebrations at your door step, this is a great place. If you prefer boutique, quiet and romantic, there are other options.

This is an excellent location for everything in the Zoco. If you are sensitive to noise, make sure to ask for a room that is not directly overlooking the Square.

Old school hotel across the street from Oaxaca's lovely busy zocolo. I've been visiting this grand old hotel for 40 years and it never disappoints.

The hotel is centrally located and only a few steps away from restaurants, shopping centers, entertainment and anything you need. With that comes a lot of noise activity from the events/entertainment (music, restaurants ext.). If you want a quite night you wont find that until early after the night life stops.. Aside from that the location is excellent. As personal preference the beds where a bit too hard and the room we had could have used a bit of a paint walls looked old and a bit dirty.

A very nice hotel in a great location. Safe, clean and convenient right on the square. We will return .

Good

Hotel is centrally located. You may have events and music in the evenings, it may get a bit loud. Rooms were dated but clean. Bathroom was updated and quite nice. Wifi worked well. It not a Hilton or a Marriott but it was OK. Location is was sold me.

Wonderful historic hotel right next to cathedral. My room has a balcony overlooking the Zocalo. Staff are super courteous too. Travertine floors in my room !

Love it

Excellent location. Walkable distance to restaurants, churches, and the Zocalo.

Nice hotel in the middle of the action. Excellent service, friendly staff and good food in the restaurant. Although, it could be noisy outside, the hotel have nice quality windows to keep the noise out.

I always enjoy this property when I want to be in the heart of the city. The zocalo area is always thriving with people and events.

Nice

Is in the middle of the zocalo downtown with plenty of restaurants and bars. close to everything.

This hotel is on a very good location. Yes, the Zócalo can be noisy, but with closed windows there was not a big problem. The only comment is about the Wi-Fi. That was very bad in the room. I often had to sit on the gallery for internet.

Great stay

They are not prepare with customer request such as shampoo and other stuff

Right in the heart of the city. Very walkable to many restaurants, market, tourist attractions. Super convenient. Rooms were nice although ours didn’t have an outlet in the room, only in the bathroom. The host at the front desk was not very friendly. Despite this, we would stay here again.

Everything was close and safe and good vibes

Very nice

Love staying in this place

I liked everything about it, excellent service and convenience

Great service and excellent staff!!!

I like that it was in front of the zocalo

Hotel marques del valle is eight in the heart of oaxaca, all the local markets at a 10min walk. Very clean place

Located right at the Zocalo within walking distance of several shops and historical monuments and museums. My air conditioned room had a window facing the Zocalo, a bit noisy because of the street entertainment but I had no problem falling asleep. Very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely come back here again.

Very good

Location is right in the center of everything. Place is clean and staff was great.