A very fun, hip approach - the rooms are quite different. The real problem is the incredible noise at all times of the day and the throngs of charter tourists you will hit once you leave the building. Quaint it's not! more

Definitely not for everyone, but we LOVED the design of this hotel and totally enjoyed the upstairs bar and DJ. Our room had a balcony overlooking 5th Avenue, which was fun (but, yes, it's noisy all the way around). Great walking access to 5th Ave restaurants and bars and only a block from the beach. Borrow beach towels and get... more

After a rival hotel lost our reservation we found ourselves saved by Hotel Basico and most specifically it's manager Marianne, who after hearing our terrible story, upgraded us to the best room in the hotel--she truly saved our honeymoon! Marianne and the entire staff were incredibly helpful in making restaurant, nightlife and beach suggestions and really helped us get the... more

The place is very col in design. Despite what others said I found that the blinds were good enough for the privacy. The handcuffs and polarid cameras were a bit much but ok. The real problem was that we ended our honeymoon here after traveling around the Yucatan for 2 weeks. I think it would be best to start a... more

Watch you money. Alot of hidden cost. The rooftop bar recommands drinks then charges you outrageous amounts and because they are not on the menu, you have to pay. Alot better out there, noisy and busy. Looks good but you won't be happy with the service. more

My Husband and I stayed here for a few days on our honeymoon. We loved it!! My husband is a grapic desinger and he really liked the aesthetics of the hotel on a whole. I thought the room was neatly designed. Everything had it's place, very utilitarian.... and the bed was very comfortable. It was located right on the strip... more

As my friend put it and I agree, "I don't need to look cool while I sleep!" Hotel Basico is just that. The music from the roof top bar seemed to go on all night and if it didn't, the noise from the street kept us up. The complimentary ear plugs were a kind gesture but didn't seem to help.... more

I booked the "Sea View" suite hoping that the 300 USD a night I spent would be worth it. Bottom line is this hotel is 100% about style and design and 0% about being a real hotel. Example, our room did NOT have a sea view and were told that upon arrival. In fact, there are no longer Sea View... more

My wife and I went for a romantic getaway back to what had been one of our favortie places to visit, Playa. It had been 5 yrs since we had been to Playa and we are very disappointed that the commercialism of Cancun is quickly leaking into what used to be a chic setting with alot of charisma. We were... more