Handall is practical and budget-oriented right in the heart of downtown Cancun, far removed from any all-inclusive glitz up in the Hotel Zone. This hotel has rooms for travelers with savvy perspectives who consider a roof over one's head more as somewhere to sleep and shower than some sort of destination. It finds favor among business travelers, backpackers, and people-in-transit-all those who need quick access either to the airport or bus station. The architecture is simple and functional; there's a small pool with basic amenities. No ocean views here or butler service at this resort-but it does offer great avenues through which an authentic working Cancun can be explored near major shopping centers! This finally brings out what "real" Cancun looks like where locals live.

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Pros/Cons - Hotel Handall

  • ✓ The hotel is located just a short walk away from the biggest shopping mall in the city, with endless dining and shopping options, Plaza Las Americas.
  • ✓ It offers excellent value for money, often costing a fraction of what you would pay for a hostel bed in the Hotel Zone.
  • ✓ It is a perfectly convenient location for transportation, near the intersection of major avenues from where you can catch a bus to the beach or airport at any time.
  • ✓ There is a small simple outdoor pool. A Cancun afternoon makes anyone appreciate the simplest of pools.
  • ✓ They are helpful and straightforward people, used to international clients just passing through.
  • × The furniture and decor are extremely old, mostly a nineties style that has seen better days.
  • × There is absolutely no soundproofing and the rooms facing onto the avenue can get extremely noisy because of the traffic and buses which flow almost incessantly there.
  • × It is not at the beach; to see the ocean you have either a bus or taxi ride of about fifteen to twenty minutes.
  • × Wi-Fi tends to work better in the lobby or common areas. Spotty would be an optimistic way to describe its reliability in the rooms.
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Review Summary - Hotel Handall

  • Value for Money The private rooms with AC make this place such good value for a budget traveler. Low prices, high levels of comfort.
  • Staff Performance Standard service. Functional front desk, 24/7. Do not ask them to go above and beyond because they will not.
  • Location Convenience Location scores high for logistics and shopping. Scores lower if your main goal is to have immediate access to the beach.
  • Area Vibe You are in the city center. Malls, hospitals, traffic. Urban and busy surroundings.
  • Cleanliness Adequate. Cleanliness adequate. Rooms are cleaned daily and generally tidy despite the age of the building.
  • Breakfast Variety There is not much food within the premises, but being close to the mall and some local taco stands compensates for that.
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