Akla Hotel Mérida

Clean, enough space, elegant decoration. Just few steps from Diana temple.

Good location, cleanness, and attention. Beautifully decorated. For a 4 star hotel, they missed some details that should be a must: bottled water, napkins, bigger trash can, and shower mat.

This property is very close to the Temple of Diana and a short walk to the other Roman antiquity sites, dining and the Roman bridge. Our room was tired and not as clean as it should be. The lights were unstable and the shower mechanisms are faulty. The biggest negative was the smell. When we arrived the room smelled of bleach but on each return from a day out the room smelled like a sewer. We couldn’t figure out where the smell was coming from and had to leave the windows open to freshen the air. Be prepared for parking anxiety if arriving or leaving at a busy time. There are two small spots located around a tight corner for luggage pickup and drop off on a very busy narrow street. The staff does not help with luggage. Overall a great location but as far as condition and value for money it does not hit the mark.

Parking is about 300 yds away, although you can unload your suitcases in a tight spot in front of the building just before the hotel. The rooms don’t have phone service to front desk. Only one trash can in bathroom, none in the room.

Pleasant room with good decoration. Window to internal area so air-con required at night, hence average eco/friendly score.