iStay Hotel Monterrey Histórico vs Similar Hotels

Several complaints about rooms being old, damp, or poorly maintained.

Some rooms were criticized for being outdated and having maintenance issues.

Many complaints about old furniture, hard mattresses, very flat pillows, broken bed bases and thin walls/noise; some guests still found rooms acceptable, yielding a mixed but only moderately low score.

Mixed reviews with some positive notes on spacious rooms but issues with amenities.

Many reviews mention issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms and with dampness.

Some complaints about cleanliness including odors and old carpets, affecting overall perception.

Multiple reviews mention dirty rooms, stained/old carpet, humidity/mildew odor, presence of cockroaches and ants — clear cleanliness concerns.

Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and unresponsive housekeeping.

Many reviews positively highlight the convenient and favorable location of the hotel.

Excellent location noted by multiple reviews, highly appreciated.

Consistently praised as central, convenient and safe ('right in the heart of el centro', 'La ubicación' repeated across many reviews).

Repeated praise for the hotel's excellent location near attractions.

General sentiment indicates staff are friendly and helpful, though some specific service issues were reported.

General praise for staff attentiveness, though some service delays were noted.

Mixed reports: several guests praise staff attention and helpfulness, though there are notable incidents of reservation errors, slow responses and a few poor interactions. Overall service is often cited positively and is rated higher to reflect the frequent compliments.

Generally positive sentiments regarding staff attentiveness and friendliness.

Negative comments about the breakfast options and quality.

Not specifically mentioned, but general expectations were met.

Breakfast is inconsistent — described as limited or low quality by several guests, though a few found it a redeeming aspect; coffee is often weak or missing.

A few reviews mention expensive buffet options, indicating room for improvement.

Concerns expressed regarding the elevator, lack of basic amenities, and pictures misleading.

Amenities were lacking, such as non-functional elevators, impacting guest experience.

Frequent issues: pool often unavailable, gym equipment out of order, elevator problems, card-reader door faults and missing in-room amenities (no coffee/water) reported.

Some amenities are lacking (e.g., small TVs, inconsistent heating), impacting guests' experience.

Some guests felt the price was too high compared to the quality experienced.

Overall value seen as fair, though some guests felt improvements were necessary.

Not consistently discussed across reviews; assigned the target overall rating while noting occasional reservation/expectation mismatches that affect perceived value.

Some guests felt prices for certain services were high, affecting overall value perception.