Parador Monte Carmelo

The hotel was within walking distance of the all shops and zócalo center . The restaurante was above on a roof top area. Also there was chaires and tables to read think about your plans for the day in the court yard. The short walk to zócalo very near the hotel.

Parador Monte Carmelo was just the perfect place to stay for my 3 weeks in Oaxaca. I was in the city to attend language school and this lovely hotel was my home away from home. The room was spacious and clean, with a small refrigerator to keep my cold drinks and food. They brought in a separate table for me to use as a desk. Every morning I was greeted by the friendly staff, for a quick breakfast before school. The room was clean and tidy every day when I returned. The breakfast I had on the weekends was so delicious with typical Oaxacan flavors, as well as classic breakfast selections. Don't pass on the Jugo Verde! The location can't be beat. Away from the loud late night bars but so very close to the city center. I highly recommend staying at this charming hotel when you plan your visit to Oaxaca Centro.

Money was taken from my room during the day, they broke into my room a 2nd time in the evening. I reported the 2nd incident and staff was extremely rude. The woman in charge, Adriana, was condescending and disregarded my safety concerns. She suggested I was lying, she did offer to call tech person to review cameras and told me I would need to pay for it. She told me stories of how in the past guests had made up false stories of theft and how hotel had threatened to press charges. I felt threatened, not only had my privacy had been violated, I was called a lier and was told that cameras would prove no one went into my, despite, her not having seen them yet. How was she sure they wouldn't find anything? Why would I report something this serious if I wasn't 100% sure they stole and broke in again? I booked 2 nights, Oct 17 and 18, only stayed 1 because of this. I was told they would send me video with proof that I was lying, still waiting. Hopefully owner sees this and contacts me directly, my contact information should be in my reservation card. Room and location were fine, if you stay here, BEWARE of your belongings, I went through great lengths to hide money, they still found it.