I selected Hotel Krystal Monterrey for eight consecutive nights in November 2020 for my tourism-related visit to Monterrey. The location of the hotel in the center of the city, the high ranking of the hotel on TripAdvisor, and the very positive description of the hotel in the Lonely Planet Mexico guidebook were the main reasons for me selecting this lodging. Making a reservation was a simple and straightforward process. Using the hotel's official website, I selected my preferred room type (King Junior Suite – Bed and Breakfast) and dates of stay. After entering the details of my credit card to secure my reservation, I was immediately e-mailed a reservation voucher, which I eventually printed and brought with me when I departed for Monterrey. When I arrived at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport, a taxi from the airport to the hotel was a fixed fare of $300 MXN and took about 30 minutes in light afternoon traffic. And when I arrived at the hotel, the check-in process with the receptionist, during which I paid the balance of my stay in full and received my room key card, was fast and efficient. The bedroom of my room (#317) featured a king-size bed with four large pillows and sheets and comforter of excellent quality. Two nightstands, a small round table with two chairs and an overhead lamp, a dresser, an armchair, and a flat screen television with satellite were also present. An adjoining room contained a writing desk with chair, sofa, two end tables, an armchair, a closet, and a flat screen television with satellite. In-suite amenities included adequate air conditioning and wi-fi, an iron and ironing board, and a security safe. The sweeping view from my room was of the Plaza Hidalgo, buildings nearby and in the distance, and mountains located to the south and southeast of the hotel. The bathroom featured a walk-in shower stall with rainhead shower head, ample hot water and strong water pressure, and large and clean towels (with an occasional stain, however). Amenities in the bathroom included a hair dryer, a makeup mirror, and a small selection of toiletries. American-style power outlets were located in the bathroom and throughout the suite. Housekeeping was quick and efficient and did an excellent job freshening the bathroom and entire suite each day. However, due to the current COVID pandemic, housekeeping was not automatic and had to be requested daily, either through the receptionist at the front desk or directly through housekeeping staff. In the mornings, breakfast (included in my rate, otherwise it’s $260 MXN) consisted of pre-prepared plates of sliced fruit (pineapple, papaya, watermelon, and cantaloupe) and pan dulce (two to three small pieces). Eggs cooked to your liking were also served (I chose eggs scrambled with cheese and pieces of bacon), as well as refried beans, orange juice, and coffee. This breakfast setup was the result of the suspension of the hotel’s daily breakfast buffet due to the current COVID pandemic. The breakfast was filling and the service was excellent each morning during my stay (I tipped the waitstaff $30 MXN to $50 MXN each morning). As mentioned in the first paragraph of this review, the location of the hotel in the center of Monterrey was one of the main reasons for me choosing Hotel Krystal Monterrey for my time in the city. I found currency exchange and several pharmacies in the near-immediate vicinity of the hotel, with numerous restaurants and tourism-related sites all within easy walking distance. For eight consecutive nights at Hotel Krystal Monterrey, I paid $13,387.80 MXN ($657.81 USD). Upon completion of my stay, the transfer by taxi from the hotel to the airport took about 20 minutes in light mid-morning traffic and cost $400 MXN ($300 MXN fare + $45 MXN toll + $25 MXN tip). For a future trip to Monterrey, I would have no problem selecting Hotel Krystal Monterrey again for my lodging, and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone considering staying in Monterrey for business or leisure.…
The Hotel was really great they follow the protocol of hygiene the Room that we got was really beautiful .We got a suite with a panoramic view form the City. The service was exceptional. we will go back to the Hotel on the future.
I had a particularly rough day during my last visit to Monterrey and when Marcela and Lizeth were so kind. When I got up to my room and settled in there was a knock on the door. Room service with coffee and cake and a beautiful note from Marcela and Lizeth wishing me a blessed night. BIG HUGS to both of them!!
There's a reason you only see reviews from 2017 displayed on their website - sure the rooms may be the nicest in the area (which isn't saying much because the quality of the hotels in this area is very very low), but the customer service is really the worst here. The front desk staff treats you like trash because they think they have some right to act snobby in this hotel. And the front desk manager Mrs. Jaramillo could care less about making you feel welcomed and making up for the mistakes of her front desk staff. The food is also trying to too hard to be American so they don't get either the Mexican or the American food right - they both suffer. The amenities are also a joke. The location is the only thing this hotel has going for it so if that's what you're looking for pick one of the other dozens (and cheaper) hotels in the area. Don't waste your money here.…
There were several minor things that kept this from being a great choice. The amenities in the room are pretty basic. I'm not a big fan of rain showers. Would have appreciated a shower cap to avoid getting my head wet. Would also have liked a face cloth. Towels smelled funny. WiFi wasn't great—periodically times out. Breakfast service wasn't kind of strange. The woman at the egg station is great! But other things . . . The items on the buffet weren't replenished very promptly so there were times when breads and fruit were sparse. Butter only on request? One day there was no fruit preserves. The settings at the table weren't put out very carefully so one day there were no napkins, another day no knives. I had trouble controlling the temperature in my room. The temperature seemed to vary during the night. I wish I could have turned off the thermostat and opened a window but the windows don't open. Minor issues aside, the hotel is very clean and very comfortable. I had a great view of the mountains from my room. It's very quiet.…
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