The hotel's former convent chapel is a state of the art business centre and can accommodate up to 500 people.
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This former convent of Santa Catalina was built in 1576. It is a grand property which has been meticulously restored to its former grace. Spanish Baroque architecture and authentic colonial touches will take you back in time.
Sunny patios, ancient archways and serene courtyards with long, tiled corridors and fading original frescoes, evoke the colonial past.
This complex is located in the historic centre of the town, only a few streets away from museums, churches, shops, and artisan markets. The nearest bus station, ADO, is situated about 15 minutes away, while it is about 30 minutes to the Vistahermosa golf course and the Monte Albanin archaeological area, and 40 minutes to the Mitla archaeological site. Guests will reach Oaxaca airport in approximately 20 km.
This charming complex is housed in the former Santa Catalina de Siena convent, a true jewel of 16th century architecture. Constructed in 1576, the hotel comprises a total of 91 rooms, 39 single rooms, one disability-friendly room, and six junior suites, all spread across two storeys. Guests are offered a welcoming lobby with a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, a cloakroom and currency exchange desk. Further facilities here include the "El Refectorio" restaurant, a breakfast room, a theatre, a conference room, the "Las Novicias" bar, and a shop. It is also possible to make use of the public Internet connection, the W-LAN access point, the room and laundry services, the launderette facilities, and the medical assistance. Parking is available for those arriving by car.
Set in the heart of Mexicos most regal provincial capital, the Camino Real Oaxaca reflects the vice-regal splendor of New Spain in a magnificent valley where a millennium-old way of life bathes in a climate close to perfection. The hotel itself, located in the heart of the Historic Center of Oaxaca, occupies what is a 16th century monument. Faded frescos have been rescued along the corridors. Valued at millions of pesos, twelve masterpieces of colonial painting hang in the lobby and in El Refectorio, the main restaurant. Most accommodations look out on colonnaded cloisters and five patios alive with flowers, where 21st century comfort blends with a gracious colonial lifestyle not yet vanished. The garden setting includes 87 different types of flowers and plants. The King and Queen of Spain, the Prince of Wales and many Mexican presidents have stayed at the Camino Real Oaxaca.Capital of Oaxaca state, Oaxaca City lies in Sierra Madre valley some 5000 feet above sea level, about 300 miles southeast of Mexico City. The conquistador, Hernn Corts, offered his choice of lands in the realm he had seized for the Emperor Charles V, chose the Valley of Oaxaca to him it was the brightest gem of New Spain. Centuries before, the Mixtecs and Zapotecs had built great centers in the valley. These archaeological zones are among the most fascinating in all of Mexico. Today, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Oaxaca shimmers as the home of some of Mexicos finest artists. The black pottery fashioned by its artisans is prized throughout the world. Gourmets laud the local gastronomy, especially the mole sauces, and some say Oaxaca mezcal is better even than tequila.**There is a 4.00 Bell Boy and 2.00 Maid service charge per person payable by the guest directly to the hotel**
Rooms with Room Service, some with Balcony, 7 Suites. Conference room capacity: 200 persons, Swimming Pool, Guest Laundry, Solarium, Shops, Babysitting Service.
Opened 1976
Tucked In The Heart Of The City Of Oaxaca /Capital Of The State Of Oaxaca/, This Colonial Gem Is Dotted With Ancient Frescoes, Graceful Archways, Ornate Fountains, Secret Patios, Secluded Courtyards And Jasmine Scented Gardens. This Charming Hotel Houses A Delicate Blend Of Spanish Colonial And Colorful Indigenous Decor In 91 Rooms And Suites, With Polished Wood Beams, Tiled Floors And Locally Handcrafted Fabrics. Throughout, 20th Century Creature Comforts Include Safe Deposit Boxes, Direct Dial Telephones, Minimbars And Satellite Television. Oaxacas Distinctive Cuisine Can Be Sampled At /El Refectorio/ Which Offers A Variety Of Regional And International Dishes. All Room Types Are Air Conditioned. This Property Was Built In 1576 Renovated In 1999
Rates shown are per room per night.
