Hotel La Piazzetta

Mérida


Off a quiet side street overlooking Parque de la Mejorada, this friendly little hotel has lovely views of the park or the pleasant patio area. Each of the well-appointed rooms is decked out with a contemporary feel: stressed wooden tables, hanging baskets with towels and the like. Bike loans are available. An airy, pleasant on-site cafe forms the lobby.


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