STAY RIO TIJUANA, Tijuana

The hotel is in a central Tijuana area, five blocks from Avenida Revolución and the Arch. It is within walking distance of the US pedestrian border crossing (though the walkway area is best avoided after dark), and Costco Wholesale Centre is just across the road. The main financial district and various shopping centres are a five-minute drive away. Abelardo L Rodriguez Airport is 6 km away, San Diego is 23 km away, and Rosarito is 22 km away. Several restaurants and fast-food outlets including Mariscos Machatlan, La Justina, McDonald's, and Los Panchos Taco Shop are within 0.5 km. The location is well-suited for business conferences and for day trips to San Diego, though the immediate side streets can feel darker at night.

All rooms are modern, air-conditioned, and non-smoking with carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an AM/FM alarm clock, a safe deposit box, and free toiletries. Private bathrooms with showers are standard; note that a few rooms have the TV positioned at an angle rather than facing the bed. Rooms are generally spacious-particularly the two-bed and triple configurations-and the hotel offers double rooms with one or two beds, triple rooms with two beds, and quadruple rooms with three beds. Executive twin rooms have queen-size beds. Connecting rooms are available subject to availability. Many rooms have been refreshed with modern decor, and some feature Frida Kahlo-themed decor (request these at booking). The property has a lift.

Breakfast is a hot buffet typically including eggs, sausages, chilaquiles, and orange water, with coffee and tea available free of charge 24 hours from a machine. The buffet runs until 10:00 AM, and items are refilled until that time. If breakfast is not included in your rate, it is available for an additional 10 USD per person. The hotel does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner, but a snack bar on site offers drinks and light bites.

Wellness facilities are limited to the air-conditioned rooms and the free 24-hour coffee machine. There is no fitness centre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, or spa. However, the hotel's central position makes it easy to walk to Avenida Revolución for entertainment and dining, and the on-site secure parking allows easy car access to shopping centres and the US border.

The 24-hour front desk staff speak English and can assist with check-in, check-out, and luggage storage. Daily housekeeping is included and is performed each day. A business centre is available free of charge, and fax/photocopying is available for an additional fee. The property has 24-hour security with CCTV both inside and outside, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Accessible parking and a parking garage are provided. Payment is accepted via American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. A damage deposit can be paid in cash.