Las Mananitas - Mexico City

Location. Las Mananitas is centrally located in downtown Cuernavaca, Mexico, 64 kilometers south of Mexico City. The Cortes Palace, famous for its Diego Rivera murals, stands close to this property.
Hotel Features. Exotic birds and chattering monkeys roam the beautiful tropical grounds of this colonial hacienda. Among the resort's many amenities, complimentary cooked to order breakfasts are served each morning. Las Mananitas prepares authentic Mexican and international dishes, and offers covered open air on the terrace. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas, and guests may request fax, photocopy and tourist services at the 24 hour front desk. A function room with an 80 person capacity accommodates events. The hotel's outdoor pool provides seasonal recreation beneath the Mexican sun. This resort has also proven a popular site for the exchange of wedding vows. Massage is available in treatment rooms, and passes to a nearby fitness center are offered at the reception desk, for a fee.

Guestrooms. Las Mananitas offers 32 suites with covered terraces that overlook the gardens. Private patios feature fountains, and select suites include living rooms with fireplaces. All accommodations feature satellite television, complimentary newspapers, coffeemakers and in room safes. Bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations. The hotel's elegant rooms are decorated with wood beamed ceilings, Spanish colonial furniture and paintings by some of Mexico's finest artists. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Expert Tip. The cuisine served at this hotel is reported to be of excellent quality, and is one of the strong reasons that the hotel is included on The 2006 Gold List by Condé Nast .