Casa Carmen Morelos

“Casa Carmen is a fabulous boutique hotel located just around the corner from the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Soledad and from Plaza de la Danza. From the outside you could walk right by, but once you enter, you enter into a special place. The minute you arrive you are greeted with friendly faces. During COVID, when precautions need to be taken, this hotel does not skimp. You walk on a matt of sanitizer when you enter, your luggage is spritzed with sanitary spray, you receive hand sanitizer immediately, you are handed sanitizer to take with you and some disposable masks as well. Right away as we filled out the necessary arrival forms, we were offered beverages to choose from, which could be freshly squeezed juices, waters, hot chocolate or coffee, or our personal favorite - Mezcalinas, which are blended juice beverages with a little Mezcal. The pineapple and Tamarind ones were delicious! Breakfast is also included, and let me tell you - it’s delicious as well. The hotel is small, with only 4 rooms available. This allows the hotel to create a personal, quaint, individualized, and luxurious atmosphere. When you enter your room, the area is clean, spacious, and freshly cool, but it’s the little details like the chocolates on the bed or wonderful scent that stand out. The beds are comfy, the rain showers feel awesome, and the mini fridge is offered gratis. Within and outside of your room, the hotel is decorated with a local designer’s artwork. The common spaces are hip, relaxing, and comfortable, and the hotel also offers a terrace area (which was our favorite place to enjoy an aperitif and Mezcalinas). It felt a bit sad when it was time to check out and end our stay both at Casa Carmen and the city of Oaxaca, but the staff left us with a handwritten parting note, which was just another personalized touch that made the experience all the more special. We recommend staying here, and we really hope we are able to return here someday. We love Casa Carmen.”

“Modern Mexican design and art throughout the property, comfortable outdoor seating and bed, delicious authentic Oaxacan food, fantastic hospitality (thank you, Bruno!)...I will definitely return to this charming, intimate hotel the next time I’m in town. It’s is a gem.”

“Lovely courtyard to have breakfast and relax, amazing staff”

“Small boutique hotel with only 4 rooms. We had the superior king suite, very spacious, very quiet (located at the back of the patio), a very comfy bed with a firm mattress, and a nice outdoor living space. The service is outstanding (thanks to Michelle who speak very good English). Every time we came to the hotel, we were offered a refreshment. The breakfast is excellent, with local specialities, changing every day. All facilities are very clean. We loved the modern contemporary design. Everything is at close walking distance (5 mn to zocalo, 10 mn to templo Santo Domingo). We booked through Casa Carmen a private car with an English speaking driver to visit places of interest near Oaxaca : the service was excellent with a big comfortable car, the driver was very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend Casa Carmen Morelos.”

“The breakfast was always delicious and the staff was incredibly sweet and helpful. King sized bed was very comfortable. Lovely courtyard and common areas. We’ll be back.”