Must-see hotels in Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico

  • Hotel La Estación

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    An homage to El Chepe, every room in this movie-house-turned-inn is dedicated to a different stop along the Copper Canyon Railway. Think murals and photos…

  • La Troje de Adobe

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A short stroll from the train station, this all-wood, three-story inn has beautifully designed rooms. It has an upscale boho feel, with Rarámuri designs…

  • Hacienda de los Santos

    Sonora

    By far Álamos' most exclusive place to stay, this hacienda encompasses five restored colonial houses and a sugar mill, four pools, two restaurants, a…

  • Hotel Misión

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This delightful former hacienda on the town's central plaza offers rustic chic accommodations with chimeneas (fireplaces), an evocative bar-restaurant, a…

  • El Pedregal

    Sonora

    There are just eight lovely adobe and straw-bale cabins here, all with stylish artistic furnishings and luxury bedding scattered around 8 hectares of…

  • Dream Weaver Inn

    Sonora

    This welcoming and well-cared-for inn has excellent rooms, each lovingly decorated with local handicrafts in true Mexican style. Each unit has a fridge,…

  • Hotel Paraíso del Oso

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This excellent, family-owned rural lodge is a great base for bird-watching, hikes and community tourism (the owners have good Rarámuri contacts). The…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Sonora

    The attention to detail at this historic mansion is highly impressive: it feels more like you are stepping into an Edwardian period drama than a Mexican…

  • Posada del Hidalgo

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This highly atmospheric hotel inside a rusty red colonial hacienda offers bundles of classic charm with spacious, elegant rooms grouped around shady…

  • Casa Serena Vista

    Sonora

    Perched above the central plaza, this homey 18th-century casona (mansion) has just three rooms. Each is decorated with touches that make you feel at home …

  • Hotel Ecológico Temazcal

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Though it's a 15-minute walk to the main plaza, this welcoming hotel has earned many admirers for its green ethos (solar panels, rainwater catchment,…

  • Cabañas Díaz Family

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This friendly, family-run lodge has several comfortable cabins overlooking an orchard, many with lofts, and all with fireplaces and fully equipped…

  • Hacienda 1800

    Northeast Mexico

    Located 1.8km straight west of the plaza principal, Cuatro Ciénagas' poshest accommodations offers spacious, attractively set rooms overlooking an…

  • Cabañas San Isidro

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    High in the hills above Cerocahui, 8km along the road to Urique, this working farm makes a perfect (if isolated) rural base for hikes, horseback riding…

  • Hotel Jade

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This simple place has 15 clean and comfortable rooms, each with full beds and big windows. The warm welcome from hosts Alberto and Francia and the…

  • Playa Blanca Condo-Hotel

    Sonora

    The biggest building on the best beach around, this 14-story complex houses updated one- to three-bedroom condos with spectacular views of Playa Los…

  • Copper Canyon Trail Head Inn

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Set on a grassy plot in the middle of town, this place has four attractively set cabins each with fireplace, firm beds and a front porch (one has a full…

  • Fiesta Americana Pabellón M

    Monterrey

    This stylish newcomer lies in the upper floors of the Pabellón M entertainment complex. Rooms are modern and sleek with elegant furnishings, high-quality…

  • Best Western The Lodge at Creel

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Utterly fascinating in its determination to be a Wild West hotel catering to traveler fantasies, this Best Western boasts antler chandeliers and cow skins…

  • Hotel Colonial San Miguel

    Northeast Mexico

    This fine little hotel has a serious crush on San Miguel (St Michael) and angels in general, with statues, paintings and sculptures of angelic creatures…

  • Hotel Mirador

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Suspended over the canyon, this hotel's 75 rooms (each with private balcony, beamed ceilings and somewhat dated furnishings) enjoy unbeatable views, as…

  • Hotel Plaza Mexicana

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This second hotel from the family that runs the Casa Margarita is a step up from the bustling original; friendly staff welcome guests and comfortable…

  • Hotel Rancho el Morillo

    Northeast Mexico

    Founded in 1934, this highly atmospheric hacienda on the edge of Saltillo is set in extensive grounds with trails that take in a pine forest, orchard and…

  • Krystal Monterrey Hotel

    Monterrey

    A 10-story building with spectacular views of the Macroplaza, rooms here are plush and modern, all a study in gray-meets-purple. A business hotel at heart…

  • Hotel El Paraíso Escondido

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Squeaky clean, sponge-painted and centrally located, rooms at this friendly and cheap motel are great value. All have flat-screen TVs, hot water and air…

  • Casona del Banco

    Northeast Mexico

    For a proper splurge, opt for shabby-chic luxury on a grand and impressive scale at this wonderful but pricey conversion of a bank. The 24 plush rooms…

  • Gran Hotel Ancira

    Monterrey

    Dating from 1912, this grand dame was built in French art nouveau style, and has a rather extravagant, mirror-ceilinged, gingham-tiled reception and…

  • Posada del Desierto

    Sonora

    This friendly, family-run spot 200m south of the marina offers the best lodging deal in town. In a row of a brightly painted, thick adobe wall buildings,…

  • Torres del Fuerte

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    A 400-year-old hacienda that fuses colonial class and contemporary art, set around gorgeous gardens. All rooms are individually themed – China, India,…

  • Live Aqua Urban Resort Monterrey

    Monterrey

    In the high-end district of San Pedro Garza Garcia, this beautifully designed hotel has ultra stylish rooms with big windows overlooking the grand…

  • Quinta Mision

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    An ecologically sensitive hotel, the swanky Quinta Mision recycles rainwater and uses wind and solar power. Its 25 attractive, suite-sized rooms have been…

  • Foggara Hotel

    Northeast Mexico

    At this lovely hotel set in a historic home, rooms combine colonial structure with high-end, mid-century modern decor. Bathrooms are spacious with…

  • Hospedaje Mulege

    Sonora

    Lupita and Israel preside over guests with real pride in showing them the flip side to the town's megaresorts in this friendly and unpretentious Old Port…

  • Sawari Hotel

    Sonora

    A stylish new hotel on bustling Beltrones, Sawari has bright, elegant rooms with quality furnishings, and the poolside is a great place to unwind during…

  • Entre Amigos

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This artful place has been hosting travelers since 1975. Homey stone cabins, aging dorms and decent campsites (BYO gear) are dotted around grounds that…

  • Hotel Condominios Los Arcos

    Sonora

    Overlooking Plaza Alameda, Los Arcos offers basic but squeaky clean hotel rooms and two-room apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes. All have heavy…

  • Riverside Lodge

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    For sensory overload hacienda-style, check into this labyrinthine colonial mansion, expertly and sympathetically renovated and decorated with lavish…

  • Hotel Divisadero Barrancas

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    Right by the canyon viewpoint, rooms are modern with a log-cabin feel, though are a bit pricey for the digs. The original units lack views (what were they…

  • Hotel Dolisa

    Sonora

    Spacious, modern rooms with a colonial-era touch – think high ceilings, stenciled walls and even adobe chimeneas (fireplaces) – make this a comfortable…

  • Hotel La Choza

    The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico

    This deceptively large hotel has a colonial facade, but becomes rather more modern as you enter its enormous courtyard. It boasts inviting rooms, all with…