Zacatecas

Location. The Quinta Real Zacatecas, located in Zacatecas, Mexico, was transformed in 1989 from a 19th century San Pedro bullfighting ring into a distinctive luxury accommodation. This Spanish colonial style hotel stands one kilometer from the city's shops, museums and historic center.
Hotel Features. This hotel is striking in appearance, and houses the La Plaza restaurant that is distinguished by exposed beam ceilings, an impressive chandelier and original oil paintings. The menu features international dishes and local specialties such as grilled cactus. Bar Botarel is located next to the main bullfighting arena, and exudes intimacy within its stone/brick walls, ceilings and archways. Live music performs on weekends. High speed Internet access is available in public areas, and business amenities include fax and photocopying services. On site souvenir shops contain crafts and jewelry unique to the area, and an art gallery highlights local artisans' work. Additional hotel amenities include 24 hour reception services, guest laundry facilities and babysitting referrals.

Guestrooms. This hotel features 49 elegant guest suites with views of a scenic courtyard and its playful fountain. Room dÚcor features warm color schemes, carpeted floors, decorative fireplaces, hand painted headboards, antiques and original artwork. Expansive bathrooms feature oversized or spa tubs, bathrobes, slippers and Hermes bath products. Room amenities include satellite television, desks, minibars and beds with full pillow menus.

Expert Tip. La Plaza restaurant offers locally inspired dishes, but guests can also order regional specialty cuisine from the menus of other Quinta Real hotels located across Mexico and Guatemala.

One of the world's most unusual hotels, Quinta Real Zacatecas is built into the grandstand of the restored San Pedro bullfighting ring, which was built in the 19th century and witnessed its last corrida in 1975.

One of the world's most unusual hotels, the Hotel Quinta Real Zacatecas encircles the 17th Century San Pedro bullring. Blending the luxury of a modern, all-suite hotel with the splendour of original, colonial architecture, the hotel faces the city's ancient arched viaduct. To dine in the restaurant, with the golden light blazing from the many archways and a million stars sparkling in the blackest sky, promotes a magical feeling of anticipation – as though some grand spectacle is about to take place.