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192 reviews

Hotel Mamá Carlota0

15 de Mayo 24, Queretaro, 76000, MX

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$85

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Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof rooms

Hotel Mamá Carlota

Welcome to Hotel Mamá Carlota, a hidden gem in the heart of Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. Located just 0.7mi from the city center, this charming hotel offers a comfortable and memorable stay for travelers seeking an authentic Mexican experience. With 192 glowing reviews, you can trust that Hotel Mamá Carlota will exceed your expectations.

Step into the elegant lobby and be greeted by our friendly 24-hour front desk staff. The hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including free parking, complimentary WiFi, and pet-friendly accommodations. Each room features a private entrance, ensuring your privacy and tranquility. For a truly relaxing experience, indulge in our spa and wellness packages, or unwind on the terrace, patio, or balcony with beautiful views. Families can take advantage of our babysitting services, while couples can enjoy a romantic getaway with extra-long beds and free toiletries.

Hotel Mamá Carlota goes above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Take advantage of the shared lounge area, book a tour or cultural class, or rent a car to explore the Querétaro region. With a variety of amenities and attentive staff, your comfort is our top priority. Starting at just $85, Hotel Mamá Carlota offers affordable luxury in a prime location. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make unforgettable memories at our charming hotel. Book your stay now!

After a long day of exploring the vibrant city of Santiago de Querétaro, Hotel Mamá Carlota offers a range of cozy and stylish rooms to ensure a restful night's sleep. Our Deluxe King Room, with its spacious 248 sqft size, is perfect for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Relax on the comfortable king-size bed and enjoy the modern amenities, including free WiFi and a private entrance. The Deluxe Queen Room, slightly smaller at 226 sqft, offers a cozy and intimate space for couples or small families. With a queen-size bed and the option to accommodate one child, this room is designed with your comfort in mind.

For larger groups or families, the Deluxe Quadruple Room is the ideal choice. With a generous size of 323 sqft, this room can accommodate up to four adults and two children. A perfect blend of comfort and functionality, the room features two queen-size beds, ensuring a good night's sleep for everyone. With ample space to relax and unwind after a day of adventure, this room is perfect for creating unforgettable family memories.

Please note that smoking is not allowed in any of our rooms as we prioritize the comfort and well-being of all our guests. Be sure to book your room early to secure your spot in this charming hotel.

Come and experience the charm and warmth of Hotel Mamá Carlota. Our friendly staff and comfortable rooms are waiting to welcome you. From our deluxe rooms to our warm and inviting ambiance, we guarantee a memorable stay that will leave you wanting to return. Book your stay now and make Hotel Mamá Carlota your home away from home in Santiago de Querétaro!

Closest airports

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

13.5mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof rooms

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Terrace

Patio

Balcony

Soundproof

Private Bathroom

Rooms

Deluxe King Room

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Private entrance

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Welcome to our Deluxe King Room! This spacious double room offers a comfortable king-size bed and a private balcony with stunning views of the inner courtyard. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, and a private entrance for your convenience. Perfect for a couple or a small family getaway.

Deluxe Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

+

Indulge in our Deluxe Queen Room, perfect for a cozy retreat with its spacious 226 sqft of elegant comfort. Unwind on the balcony or patio, enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and rest peacefully in the extra long queen-size bed. With amenities such as a private bathroom, soundproofing, and complimentary toiletries, your stay will be nothing short of luxurious.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Private entrance

x4

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Experience ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Quadruple Room, a spacious 323 sqft haven equipped with two queen size beds and accommodating up to 4 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom, balcony, terrace, and a range of top-notch amenities including a flat-screen TV and soundproofing, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Guest reviews

9.1

192 reviews

From

$85

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Location

9.3

Facilities

9.1

Staff

9.4

Value for money

9

WiFi quality

8.8

Featured reviews:

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Valeen

9.1

February 2023

The room was fabulous. So clean and so simple and very big for the price. The bed for the two of us was comfortable. The bathroom was modern with a nice shower. The room was so quiet at night with no street noise and the receptionists were so helpful.

We usually sleep in until 10 or so but one morning the cleaning staff was moving the furniture below us very early and was pretty loud because the floors are concrete. I recommend that they put furniture pads or pieces of carpet underneath the bed legs. It could also make moving the furniture easier...

🇺🇸

Dolores

10

September 2022

Everything was well thought out for comfort without unnecessary extravagances. Two layers of curtains. Environmentally friendly. Great breeze from 2 balcony sliders. Beds crisply made every day. Decorated with artisanias instead of generic art. Great location. 24-hour desk was the only way to get into the hotel, which made me feel safer.

Wish there was coffee nearby to bring back to the room in the morning and enjoy the balcony. My ceiling fan was missing a knob which was difficult for my arthritic hands to turn.

🇺🇸

Dolores

10

September 2022

Rooms were well thought out without being extravagant. The rooms were decorated with genuine artisanias instead of generic hotel art. The only way into the hotel was through the 24-hour desk which made me feel safer. Great location. Comfy bed with plenty of pillows. Two layers of curtains on the two balcony sliders allowed me to control the light and the breeze.

My ceiling fan was missing a knob which was difficult for my arthritic hands to turn. Would like someplace nearby to get coffee that I could enjoy on the balcony.

🇺🇸

Miki

10

September 2023

The property is very well decorated and clean. Our first 2 nights we had a room off the patio. We extended our stay and booked a bigger room on the top floor. We much preferred the top floor for the natural light , increase size in bed and bathroom and more privacy. The staff was very nice and helpful. It is also off a quiet street.

🇺🇸

David

10

August 2022

- Nice location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Queretero, but not in the heart of everything. - Rooms look out on a small inner courtyard, so property is quiet. - Large rooms simply decorated.

- Cafe at hotel has closed. - Rooms seem to vary. We had a king room without any large openable windows while other rooms had small balconies with sliding glass doors. More openable windows would have been nice.

🇺🇸

Marina

8.2

January 2023

The location was excellent! We loved being able to walk through the center of town and try restaurants and hear live music. All in all it felt like a good secret to keep for family and friends.

The narrow street made it hard for car services to find us and wait for us in a timely fashion. The center of town is full with one way streets so once a car passes it has to go around many blocks to come back around.

🇩🇪

Marjolein

9.1

October 2022

Location is perfect, very close to the city center in a quiet street. It is a small sized boutique hotel with beautiful rooms, comfortable beds and a smart TV. Querétaro is a lovely city and we got some good food recommendations from the staff (Tacos El Feo).

The hotel is relatively quiet and is relatively well noise isolated but the hotel staff and other guests can be noisy at night.

🇨🇴

Sebwow

9.1

October 2021

The hotel is amazing overall, and a extremely good value. It's located in the historic center but it's on a quiet street away from the noise. It's a small hotel boutique but it's really comfortable and stylish, rooms are good and amenities are limited but good enough for a great stay. Kudos to the staff who was so helpful and kind. Great work guys!

The dinning hall is closed temporarily, they should adapt a coworking space or something like that there to get the most of that space. You rely on the staff to enter the hotel, the main door is always closed and you need to ring for the staff to open it.

🇬🇧

Alistair

10

November 2021

A very boutique style feel. Lovely clean and white arty layout. A big comfortable bed, and wi-fi worked well for us. Staff were friendly and helpful. High quality furnishings/feel. Great location for the centro historico too.

I'd definitely prefer to have a bathroom door - Please... It would be nice for breakfast to be reinstated. Small detail, but needing to be let into the main door by staff each time is a bit awkward. I'd suggest the guests be given a key, or at least a remote buzzer be implemented. Seems like more negatives than positives, but it really is a very nice place!

🇺🇸

Christine

10

April 2023

Great central location. Hotel was cute, staff were super friendly and helpful with everything. They provide filtered water whenever you need it.

One couple in our group didn’t have hot water, but the staff took this very seriosky

🇲🇽

Valeen

9.1

February 2023

9.1

The room was fabulous. So clean and so simple and very big for the price. The bed for the two of us was comfortable. The bathroom was modern with a nice shower. The room was so quiet at night with no street noise and the receptionists were so helpful.

We usually sleep in until 10 or so but one morning the cleaning staff was moving the furniture below us very early and was pretty loud because the floors are concrete. I recommend that they put furniture pads or pieces of carpet underneath the bed legs. It could also make moving the furniture easier...

🇺🇸

Dolores

10

September 2022

10

Everything was well thought out for comfort without unnecessary extravagances. Two layers of curtains. Environmentally friendly. Great breeze from 2 balcony sliders. Beds crisply made every day. Decorated with artisanias instead of generic art. Great location. 24-hour desk was the only way to get into the hotel, which made me feel safer.

Wish there was coffee nearby to bring back to the room in the morning and enjoy the balcony. My ceiling fan was missing a knob which was difficult for my arthritic hands to turn.

🇺🇸

Dolores

10

September 2022

10

Rooms were well thought out without being extravagant. The rooms were decorated with genuine artisanias instead of generic hotel art. The only way into the hotel was through the 24-hour desk which made me feel safer. Great location. Comfy bed with plenty of pillows. Two layers of curtains on the two balcony sliders allowed me to control the light and the breeze.

My ceiling fan was missing a knob which was difficult for my arthritic hands to turn. Would like someplace nearby to get coffee that I could enjoy on the balcony.

🇺🇸

Miki

10

September 2023

10

The property is very well decorated and clean. Our first 2 nights we had a room off the patio. We extended our stay and booked a bigger room on the top floor. We much preferred the top floor for the natural light , increase size in bed and bathroom and more privacy. The staff was very nice and helpful. It is also off a quiet street.

🇺🇸

David

10

August 2022

10

- Nice location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Queretero, but not in the heart of everything. - Rooms look out on a small inner courtyard, so property is quiet. - Large rooms simply decorated.

- Cafe at hotel has closed. - Rooms seem to vary. We had a king room without any large openable windows while other rooms had small balconies with sliding glass doors. More openable windows would have been nice.

🇺🇸

Marina

8.2

January 2023

8.2

The location was excellent! We loved being able to walk through the center of town and try restaurants and hear live music. All in all it felt like a good secret to keep for family and friends.

The narrow street made it hard for car services to find us and wait for us in a timely fashion. The center of town is full with one way streets so once a car passes it has to go around many blocks to come back around.

🇩🇪

Marjolein

9.1

October 2022

9.1

Location is perfect, very close to the city center in a quiet street. It is a small sized boutique hotel with beautiful rooms, comfortable beds and a smart TV. Querétaro is a lovely city and we got some good food recommendations from the staff (Tacos El Feo).

The hotel is relatively quiet and is relatively well noise isolated but the hotel staff and other guests can be noisy at night.

🇨🇴

Sebwow

9.1

October 2021

9.1

The hotel is amazing overall, and a extremely good value. It's located in the historic center but it's on a quiet street away from the noise. It's a small hotel boutique but it's really comfortable and stylish, rooms are good and amenities are limited but good enough for a great stay. Kudos to the staff who was so helpful and kind. Great work guys!

The dinning hall is closed temporarily, they should adapt a coworking space or something like that there to get the most of that space. You rely on the staff to enter the hotel, the main door is always closed and you need to ring for the staff to open it.

🇬🇧

Alistair

10

November 2021

10

A very boutique style feel. Lovely clean and white arty layout. A big comfortable bed, and wi-fi worked well for us. Staff were friendly and helpful. High quality furnishings/feel. Great location for the centro historico too.

I'd definitely prefer to have a bathroom door - Please... It would be nice for breakfast to be reinstated. Small detail, but needing to be let into the main door by staff each time is a bit awkward. I'd suggest the guests be given a key, or at least a remote buzzer be implemented. Seems like more negatives than positives, but it really is a very nice place!

🇺🇸

Christine

10

April 2023

10

Great central location. Hotel was cute, staff were super friendly and helpful with everything. They provide filtered water whenever you need it.

One couple in our group didn’t have hot water, but the staff took this very seriosky

Points of Interest Around Hotel Mamá Carlota

Attractions

Querétaro

0.3mi

Attractions

Querétaro

0.3mi

Airports

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

13.5mi

Amenities of Hotel Mamá Carlota

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Private entrance

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof rooms

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Terrace

Patio

Balcony

Soundproof

Private Bathroom

Amenities of Hotel Mamá Carlota

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Activities

Tour or class about local culture

Additional fee

Walking tours

Additional fee

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Free toiletries

Hairdryer

Private Bathroom

Shower

Toilet

Toilet paper

Towels

Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Business Facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Free

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Free

Common Areas

Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment & Family Services

Babysitting/Child services

Additional fee

Food & Drink

Fruit

Free

Food & drink safety

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

Baggage storage

Free

Concierge

Invoice provided

Tour desk

General

Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Private entrance

Smoke-free property

Soundproof

Soundproof rooms

Internet

Free wifi

Living Area

Desk

Sitting area

Sofa

Media & Technology

Cable channels

Flat-screen TV

Radio

Streaming service (like Netflix)

TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Outdoor furniture

Patio

Terrace

Parking

Free parking

Offsite

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Fan

Iron

Socket near the bed

Sofa bed

Safety & security

24-hour security

CCTV in common areas

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Safe

Free

Security alarm

Smoke alarms

Safety features

First aid kits available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Spa

Back massage

Beauty services

Foot massage

Full-body massage

Makeup services

Massage

Additional fee

Massage chair

Neck massage

Spa/Wellness packages

Transportation

Car rental

View

Inner courtyard view

View

Stay rules - Hotel Mamá Carlota

From

$85
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Mamá Carlota

When are the check-in and check-out times for Hotel Mamá Carlota?

Hotel Mamá Carlota's check-in window is between 01:00 PM and 06:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Mamá Carlota provide parking options?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Hotel Mamá Carlota. The parking is conveniently located at a nearby public parking facility and is free of charge. Reservations for parking are not required.

How much does a stay at Hotel Mamá Carlota cost?

Starting rates at Hotel Mamá Carlota begin from $85. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Hotel Mamá Carlota offer?

Hotel Mamá Carlota offers a variety of room types. The Deluxe King Room and Deluxe Queen Room are both double occupancy rooms with a maximum capacity of 2 adults and 1 child. These rooms have bed sizes of King and Queen, respectively, and do not allow smoking. The Deluxe Quadruple Room is a larger room with a capacity of 4 adults and 2 children. It features 2 Queen size beds and does not allow smoking.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel Mamá Carlota?

Guests staying at Hotel Mamá Carlota have a variety of options for leisure and relaxation. The hotel features a spa with wellness packages, providing an opportunity for guests to pamper themselves and rejuvenate their bodies and minds. Along with the spa, the hotel offers a range of massage services including full-body, foot, neck, and back massages. These services allow guests to unwind and relieve any tension or stress they may have.

Beyond the spa and massage services, Hotel Mamá Carlota also offers walking tours. This gives guests the chance to explore the surrounding area, taking in the local sights and culture at their own pace.

In addition, guests have access to makeup and beauty services at the hotel. This allows them to enhance their appearance and feel their best during their stay.

Overall, guests can spend their time at Hotel Mamá Carlota indulging in luxurious spa treatments, enjoying relaxing massages, exploring the area with walking tours, and enhancing their beauty with makeup services.

What methods of payment does Hotel Mamá Carlota accept?

Hotel Mamá Carlota only accepts cash as a payment method.