Puerto Vallarta: Hotel Tropicana (3 Star Hotel)

Address: Amapas #214 col. , Puerto vallarta 48380, Mexico
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Lonely Planet review

Located on one of the quieter streets of beachfront Vallarta, this venerable 160-room beach hotel is a multi-level affair sporting views of swaying palms and the ocean extending to the horizon. It's quietly elegant and offers an exceptional value.

When stepping into the impressive three-story-tall lobby, with its marble floors and immense wrought iron chandelier tethered from a brick dome, even the most jaded traveler may be moved to emit a low whistle of appreciation. The street level is immaculately landscaped with brick terraces, a large fountain, open-air bars and a splendid pool. The standard rooms are not quite so fancy, but are appealing with cooling white brick walls, attractive carved headboards, hand-painted woodwork and rustic furniture. Each has two beds, tiled floors, a desk, small TV and a balcony. All are clean and fresh-smelling. The balconies offer privileged views of the hotel terrace and the beach, revealing the overall quality of the property. The superior rooms are larger with extra closet space, but have the same amenities as the standard rooms and are not really worth the extra expense.