Presidente Intercontinental Villa Mercedes Merida

Hotel Overview

Once a stately mansion bought by a Mexican general for his fiancé, the InterContinental Presidente Merida was later converted and renovated in 2005 to a spacious and stylish hotel, with over 120 rooms over 5 floors while; ensuring that its original Art Nouveau features remained. With facilities including a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and fitness centre to help keep guests relaxed and comfortable.

Situated just 100 meters from the nearby historic town of Paseo de Montejo and with popular attractions and sights such as the Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Centre and the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, just a drive way, this makes for an ideal spot to stay while you visit.

Mexico offers stunning beaches, warm clear waters, bustling cities, tropical jungles and desert landscapes to see. Why not do a spot of sight seeing, try some water sports, book and exploration, try some golf or tennis or hop on a boat. When nighttime falls, head to a local restaurant sample some of the traditional Mexican food, listen to some jazz or salsa the night away.

##Location
The White City of Mexico built on ancient ruins boasts many interesting sites to see, why not check out the stunning Cathedral of Merida or the Lol Tun Caves. If you're in to history head to the City Museum, the Merida Anthropology & History Museum or the Uxmal archeological site, all within easy reach of the Presidente Intercontinental Villa Mercedes Merida.

##Accomodation
There are a total of 127 rooms in the hotel including 4 suite rooms and 2 Club InterContinental floors.
Room service is available 24 hours and includes for all guests; a valet and turndown service. Those staying in the suites as Club InterContinental class can expect: a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch/dinner snacks as part of the service.

All of the rooms offer many amenities including: separate bathroom, cable television, pay per view movies, CD player, wireless internet access, games console, and coffee/tea maker, desk, closet and in-room safe.

##Eating and Drinking
The Presidente Merida has its own restaurant on-site, the ‘Frutas y Flores' that can accommodate up to 119 persons and serving a range of cuisine from traditional Yucatan to the best International food. There is bound to be something for everyone. The breakfast is served either buffet style or ‘A la Carte' from the menu (Lunch or dinner time).

For drinks there is the cosy but yet; elegant ‘El Consulado' bar, with its reputation for being one of the best in the area for cocktails and martinis. You will find a variety of cocktails, spirits, beers and wines both local and international to enjoy during the evening and night.

Guests may also be interested in the live saxophone music played through the bar to add its ambience on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

##Swimming Pools
The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool.