Great Value
This 15-room boutique retreat – one of the trendiest properties in an already trendy city – shares the same owners as the iconic Mexico City hotel Habita. With a central lounge area that serves as the lobby, pool, restaurant, and bar it feels like a Mexican version of South Beach. The standard… more rooms, which face the lounge, lack TVs and most amenities but are still quite appealing, with frosted glass doors, white curtains, and big cozy beds. And don’t forget, it’s only two blocks from the ocean.
I stayed at the Hotel Deseo for about 3 nights. The room was on the patio level, but in a quiet corner. The balcony, which had a nice hammock on it, faced the side street (not main avenue in Playa, whose name I forget right now). Like its sister... more
The best part of the hotel were the photos on the internet. We had just got engaged in Tulum so were looking forward to having several relaxing nights at the Deseo. No such experience exists there. The first indication of trouble were the earplugs... more
Beautiful rooms but rather small. Great front-desk service. Very noisy until the lounge closes. more
The Deseo is trendy hotel in a great location on 5th Ave. The staff was very friendly and everyone at the reception desk spoke english. The rooms are clean and comfortable. No TV but who needs it in a beautiful place like this. They provided a free... more
If I were backpacking around Mexico and happened on this place, and IF they charged, say, $40 a night for a room, I'd love it. But $240? Get real. I guess it proves there's a sucker born every minute, and I'm one of them. I'd love to own this hotel... more
