Cinco Rodavento
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Hotel Details
Location
Valle de Bravo
Mexico, North America
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Key Highlights
- ✓Comfort**: Beds are "exceptionally comfortable," with "great mattress and bedding," ensuring a restful stay.
- ✓Rooftop Bar (Rüf)**: The rooftop bar provides snacks like tostadas and tacos, along with creative mixology, all against the backdrop of stunning panoramic views.
- ✓Service**: Dining service is generally lauded as "perfect." Room service is also available.
- ✓Service Speed**: While generally excellent, some guests have described the service as occasionally "a little slow."
Expert Review: Cinco Rodavento
Cinco Rodavento, Valle de Bravo: A Michelin Key Selected Boutique Escape
Cinco Rodavento in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, stands out as a "Michelin Key Selected" property, earning high praise from guests for its sophisticated design, prime location, and exceptional service. It's frequently described as a "hidden gem" and a "tranquil escape" that perfectly blends urban boutique luxury with the charm of a lakeside town.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Cinco Rodavento is overwhelmingly positive, with guests consistently rating it highly. Review platforms show an "Excellent" rating of 9.0 based on over 1300 ratings and a "Wonderful" rating of 9.1 from over 350 reviews. Travelers frequently express their love for "everything about this hotel", highlighting its beautiful architecture, comfortable rooms, and excellent service.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud Cinco Rodavento for several standout features:
- Service & Hospitality: The staff is frequently praised for being "genuinely friendly," "very helpful," and "always attentive" to guest needs.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel boasts "beautiful architecture and rooms" with a modern, well-kept aesthetic. Its "thoughtfully designed spaces" utilize natural materials and contemporary art, creating an environment that harmonizes with its natural surroundings and the local lifestyle of Valle de Bravo.
- Location: The hotel's "great location, near the center" provides easy access to Valle de Bravo's cultural attractions, restaurants, galleries, and shops. Its "prime location has earned it a rating of 9.0".
- Amenities: A significant highlight is the rooftop pool, known as "The RüF," which offers spectacular 360-degree views of Lake Avándaro, the Cathedral, and the surrounding mountains, especially at sunset. The hotel is also pet-friendly and features a pleasant firepit area at night. Guests have access to numerous activities, including cycling, water skiing, paddleboarding, and sailing, with assistance from the concierge for arrangements. While Cinco Rodavento doesn't have its own spa, guests are welcome to use the extensive spa facilities at its sister property, Hotel Rodavento.
3. Room Quality
The 28 rooms at Cinco Rodavento are consistently described as "modern and well kept" and are designed with natural materials, featuring a soothing color scheme of unfinished wood and forest green. Key aspects of room quality include:
- Comfort: Beds are "exceptionally comfortable," with "great mattress and bedding," ensuring a restful stay.
- Bathrooms: Guests appreciate the "huge shower with amenities," some even boasting "large bathrooms with a super swanky soaking tub and separate shower," providing a spa-like experience.
- Amenities: Each room is equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, plush bathrobes, free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Many rooms also feature private balconies or terraces, sometimes with hammocks and rocking chairs, offering views of central and vertical gardens.
- Variety: The hotel offers a range of room types, including Deluxe King Studios, Quadruple Rooms, Family Suites, Superior King Suites, Deluxe Double Studios, and Superior Studios, catering to different guest needs.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel's restaurant, simply called "5" or "Cinco," serves as an all-day cantina and is a popular fixture on the local culinary scene.
- Cuisine: Chef Alejandra Ortega leads the culinary team, offering a creative take on authentic cantina fare with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Popular dishes include New York steak with esquites, tacos, and queso fundido. Guests particularly rave about Chef Ortega's desserts.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is described as "delicious" and can be a cooked-to-order meal. While not always included in the room rate, a full buffet with hot Mexican options is available.
- Rooftop Bar (Rüf): The rooftop bar provides snacks like tostadas and tacos, along with creative mixology, all against the backdrop of stunning panoramic views.
- Service: Dining service is generally lauded as "perfect." Room service is also available.
5. Service & Staff
The staff at Cinco Rodavento consistently receives high marks for their genuine hospitality and attentiveness. Guests highlight their friendliness and willingness to assist with any needs. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and has multi-lingual staff who can communicate in both English and Spanish. Specific mentions of helpful managers suggest a dedicated team focused on guest satisfaction.
6. Location & Accessibility
Cinco Rodavento is ideally situated on Calle 5 de Mayo #111 in Colonia Santa María Ahuacatlan, placing it centrally within Valle de Bravo.
- Neighborhood: The hotel is "a few steps away from all the cultural and natural adventures Valle de Bravo has to offer." It's conveniently close to local attractions like Veta Design, the Museo Arqueologico de Valle de Bravo, and the Church of San Francisco de Asis.
- Transport: Valle de Bravo is a charming lakeside town approximately a two-hour drive southwest of Mexico City. The nearest airport is Toluca International Airport (about 72 km away), while Mexico City International Airport is further (around 150 km). The hotel is also near the Terminal de Autobuses Valle de Bravo bus station, allowing for easy short taxi rides.
7. Value & Pricing
Cinco Rodavento is considered a luxurious hotel that offers "remarkable value" within Valle de Bravo. While the average room price varies, ranging from approximately $194 to $327.96 USD per night, it is still seen as a worthwhile investment for the quality of the experience provided. Its Michelin Key selection further underscores its premium offering.
8. Common Complaints
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, some recurring issues have been noted by guests:
- Lack of Air Conditioning: A notable complaint is the absence of air conditioning in rooms, which can lead to discomfort, especially when relying solely on fans.
- Noise: Some guests, particularly those in rooms on lower floors or near the rooftop, have reported noise disturbances from the rooftop bar, nearby clubs, or other guests.
- Room Issues: A few reviews mention issues with humidity or mold smells in certain rooms, and some noted a lack of TV signal.
- Service Speed: While generally excellent, some guests have described the service as occasionally "a little slow."
- Spa Availability: The spa at the sister property, Hotel Rodavento, was reported to be closed on weekdays by one guest.
- Road Construction: Temporary road construction in the vicinity has been mentioned as a minor inconvenience.
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Points to Consider
- •Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, some recurring issues have been noted by guests:
- •Lack of Air Conditioning**: A notable complaint is the absence of air conditioning in rooms, which can lead to discomfort, especially when relying solely on fans.
- •Room Issues**: A few reviews mention issues with humidity or mold smells in certain rooms, and some noted a lack of TV signal.
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