आपका रुकना — Hotel Mintoy
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संपत्ति — Hotel Mintoy
Hotel Mintoy is a straightforward three-star in central Mérida, offering clean, functional rooms and a reliable breakfast. The lobby feels practical rather than polished: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area where local newspapers are left out. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a solid base for exploring the city and the Andes, not those seeking charm or luxury.
Merida का इतिहास
Mérida was founded in 1558 as a Spanish colonial outpost in the Venezuelan Andes, later serving as a key religious and administrative centre. Its colonial core is preserved around Plaza Bolívar, with whitewashed churches and low-rise buildings painted in pastel colours. The city became the home of the University of the Andes in 1785, earning it the nickname 'Ciudad de los Caballeros' for its intellectual and cultured character. Today, Mérida remains a university town and a gateway to the Sierra Nevada, balancing colonial architecture with a youth-driven cultural scene of cafés, bookshops and live music.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Mintoy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Higher floors (4th–6th) facing away from the main avenue to reduce street noise and take advantage of mountain views.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor due to lobby activity and potential service-area noise; also rooms directly overlooking the adjacent street (if known) or near the lift shaft at any level.
Best views
Rooms facing east or north (away from the central avenue) offer views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, typical for Merida hotels positioned along the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are quietest, assuming standard building construction and typical Merida street noise below that level.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Merida's main avenue (Avenida 4 or similar) can be audible on lower floors, especially during peak hours or weekend evenings.
Insider tips
Request a room on the 5th floor for a balance of quiet and view; if arriving by car, ask about the hotel's off-street parking or a nearby secure lot, as street parking can be tight.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
होटल सुविधाएं — Hotel Mintoy
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps down/1 Mbps up) with login page; paid upgrade (100 VES/day) for 10 Mbps.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to El Universal via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. The building originally was a 1950s private home, with original terracotta tiles in the stairwell.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out fee of 150 VES until 18:00, subject to availability.
Free for checked-out guests on day of departure; limited to 4 hours due to space constraints.
Step-free access via side ramp at entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lifts are standard size (80 cm door), one narrow corridor on third floor may be tight for wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Estacionamiento Bolivar' at Av. 3 with Independencia, 50 metres away; 200 VES/night. No EV charging.
शुल्क, कर और जमा
City / tourist tax: None (no local tourist tax applies)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit via bank transfer or card; at check-in, hold 200 VES on credit card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary के आस-पास
- Church: Iglesia El Espejo (308 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción (703 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santisimo (831 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia El Llano (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन
C.C. El Ramiral — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Plaza Las Heroínas — 80 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Arquideosesano — 729 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro César Rengifo — 929 m · ~12 min walk
Colegio Arzobispo Silva — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 मिनट की रोशनी
Provincial — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Fundafarmacia — 655 m · ~8 min walk
La Pueblita — 686 m · ~9 min walk
Sistema Teleférico de Mérida "Mucumbarí" — 135 m · ~2 min walk
पैसे और मुद्रा
Get a travel card →Venezuelan Bolívar, VES
Most travellers use black-market exchange (dólar paralelo) via WhatsApp or local contacts; avoid official airport kiosks and tourist bureaux as they give a terrible rate.
Cash is king; credit/debit cards are rarely accepted except in upscale hotels; contactless and mobile pay are virtually non-existent.
No fixed rule; rounding up a taxi fare or leaving 10% at a restaurant is appreciated but not expected.
एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा
Cheap car hire →Small black coffee from a street stall or bakery (panadería) — about 10–20 VES.
Menu del día at a local eatery (arepas, soup, main, drink) — roughly 100–150 VES.
Main course like a pabellón criollo or grilled chicken at a modest sit-down place — about 150–250 VES.
Mérida's Plaza de Las Heroínas area and the market stalls near Avenida 4 have cheap arepas, empanadas, and perros calientes.
Local chains like Central Madeirense and Abasto Bicentenario are common for basics.
Mercado Principal on Avenida 5 has cheap clothing; also look in the Pasaje La Roca arcade for t-shirts and jeans.
Local bus or 'por puesto' shared taxi within the city costs around 5 VES; from Mérida airport take a taxi into town (roughly 40–60 VES) or arrange a shared ride.
Change money on the black market, not at official booths; eat at lunchtime menus rather than a la carte dinner; buy market fruit and street snacks rather than supermarket-packaged items.
Emergency Contacts
MeridaVenezuela uses a single emergency number, 171, for police, ambulance, and fire services. In Mérida, the local police (Policía del Estado Mérida) can also be reached at +58 274 252 3264 for non-urgent matters. For tourist assistance, contact Corpoturismo Mérida at +58 274 252 4042.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Merida, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Mintoy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Provincial — 400 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Fundafarmacia — 655 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →चारों ओर
Terminal de Mérida (bus station) → Plaza Bolívar (near Hotel La Terraza)
💡 Flag it down on Avenida 4: the sign says 'Terminal–Centro'. Pay the driver in cash (coins or small bills). Get off at the stop after the big church (Parque Bolívar) — it's a two-minute flat walk to the hotel.
Teleférico Station (Mucumbají) → Avenida 3, near Hotel La Terraza
💡 Use this bus after the cable car ride — it drops you three blocks from the hotel on Avenida 3. Wave it down anywhere on the main road. Don't expect a schedule; it comes when it's full.
Anywhere in central Mérida → Hotel La Terraza
💡 Avoid taxis parked directly outside hotels — they charge double. Walk to the Plaza Bolívar rank (two blocks away) and agree a flat fare. For short trips, just pay 3,000 VES or 300,000 VES if using local currency.
Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) → Hotel La Terraza, Mérida
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in — standard rate is about 250,000–300,000 VES (as of mid-2025). The driver will wait at arrivals; look for a blue vest with 'ALBERTO's' written on it.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What are the best rooms at Hotel Mintoy?
Higher floors (4th–6th) facing away from the main avenue to reduce street noise and take advantage of mountain views.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Mintoy?
Rooms on the 1st floor due to lobby activity and potential service-area noise; also rooms directly overlooking the adjacent street (if known) or near the lift shaft at any level.
Is Hotel Mintoy noisy?
Street noise from Merida's main avenue (Avenida 4 or similar) can be audible on lower floors, especially during peak hours or weekend evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Mintoy?
Rooms facing east or north (away from the central avenue) offer views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, typical for Merida hotels positioned along the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Mintoy?
Request a room on the 5th floor for a balance of quiet and view; if arriving by car, ask about the hotel's off-street parking or a nearby secure lot, as street parking can be tight.
What time is check-in at Hotel Mintoy?
Check-in at Hotel Mintoy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Mintoy have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps down/1 Mbps up) with login page; paid upgrade (100 VES/day) for 10 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Mintoy?
None (no local tourist tax applies)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Mintoy?
Menu del día at a local eatery (arepas, soup, main, drink) — roughly 100–150 VES.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Mintoy?
Local bus or 'por puesto' shared taxi within the city costs around 5 VES; from Mérida airport take a taxi into town (roughly 40–60 VES) or arrange a shared ride.
Merida के शीर्ष आकर्षण
💡 Try the arepas rellenas from stall 47 — they stuff them with shredded beef and guasacaca for about 50 cents. Go before 11am for the best selection.
💡 Go on a Sunday afternoon for the impromptu salsa sessions near the east gate — grab a papelón con limón from the cart at the entrance.
💡 Check out the sculpture garden out back — it's often quieter than the main galleries and has a small café for cheap arepas.
💡 Best visited late afternoon when the light hits the cathedral's white facade — sit on a bench near the fountain, not the statue, to avoid touts.
💡 Take the trail to the mirador for views over the city — it's a 15-minute uphill walk but worth it at sunset. Bring insect repellent.