Gran Hotel Diligencias

Veracruz City


The fanciest option on the zócalo has a smart lobby full of fresh flowers and buzzes with livery-clad bellhops. Upstairs, big rooms deliver solid, old-fashioned elegance and perks such as cable TV and coffee makers. They also have a spa but the outdoor pool is pretty small.

You’ll find more atmosphere downstairs in the adjoining Bar El Estribo and Villa Rica seafood restaurant.


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