Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Your Metepec Getaway at Best Western Plus Gran Marques!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the swirling, possibly luxurious, but definitely hopefully fun vortex that is the Best Western Plus Gran Marques in Metepec! I just spent an unhealthy amount of time trying to untangle the hotel's online presence (because let's be honest, that's the first hurdle, right?) and gleaned all the details they're itching for us to know. So here's the lowdown, complete with my brutally honest, potentially slightly neurotic, and totally biased (because I'm a human!) review:
The Grand Marques: Metepec's Oasis? Let's Find Out!
First off, let's get the nuts-and-bolts out of the way. Best Western Plus Gran Marques. Metepec. Got it. Now, for the juicy stuff.
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, Potentially, But Promising!
Okay, accessibility. They say they're keeping accessibility in mind with facilities for disabled guests. Always a good sign, but I’ve learned never to blindly trust claims. This is a critical one, so I'd be calling ahead, specifically asking about wheelchair accessibility in both rooms and public areas and what their definition of "facilities" actually includes. Are there ramps, elevators, accessible bathrooms? Dig deep, folks! "Elevator" is listed, which is a HUGE plus. Gotta love that.
Cleanliness and Safety: Are We Surviving the Apocalypse in Style?
Right. The dreaded C-word. Cleanliness. They're bragging about it, which is encouraging. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Room sanitization opt-out available? Interesting… I'd probably decline the opt-out, personally. Too much potential germy goodness. More importantly, they're clearly taking this seriously with a plethora of precautionary measures. Hand sanitizer stations? Check. Staff trained in safety protocol? I flipping hope so. The laundry list of "safe" practices is good, but it's the execution I’m really curious about.
The Rooms: Your Personal Bubble of…What? (And Wi-Fi, Thank God!)
Alright, let’s break down the room situation because, honestly, that’s where I spend most of my actual time. The basics are there: Air conditioning (phew!), in-room safe, coffee/tea maker (essential!), mini-bar (tempting), and, of course, free Wi-Fi. Thank the internet gods! They've got Internet [LAN] too, for the old-schoolers or the super-secure types. And a window that opens! Freedom! They list an alarm clock, but I'm already suspicious - I always set multiple alarms on my phone. Also included are the expected amenities: air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobes, bathroom phone (really?!), bathtub, blackout curtains, carpeting, closet, coffee/tea maker, complimentary tea, daily housekeeping, desk, extra-long bed, free bottled water, hair dryer, high floor, in-room safe box, interconnecting rooms, internet access – LAN, internet access – wireless, ironing facilities, laptop workspace, linens, mini bar, mirror, non-smoking, on-demand movies, private bathroom, reading light, refrigerator, safety/security feature, satellite/cable, scale, seating area, separate shower/bathtub, shower, slippers, smoke detector, socket near the bed, sofa, soundproofing, telephone, toiletries, towels, umbrella, visual alarm, wake-up call, Wi-Fi [free], window that opens.
Now, the details are… intriguing. Additional toilet? Score! Interconnecting rooms mean you can potentially wreak havoc with your friends in a suite! And the "non-smoking" policy? Great. I really dislike the smell.
Finding Your Bliss (or at Least a Relaxation Opportunity): Spa, Pool, and the Quest for Zen
Ah, the relaxation element! Here's where the Gran Marques could really shine, or at least offer a few options for a serious unwind.
- The Spa Scene: They've got a spa, a sauna, and a steam room. That's a good start. Spa/sauna, and body scrub and wrap? Sounds incredibly luxurious and worth checking out. I need a massage. Like, desperately need one. It's a non-negotiable. The question is, are the masseuses actually good? That can make or break the entire experience.
- Pool Paradise? They have an outdoor swimming pool, which is essential for those hot Metepec days. And a pool with a view? Intriguing. Is it an actual view? Or just… a vista of parking lots? The devil’s in the details, folks.
- Fitness Frenzy or Just a Gym? A fitness center/gym is another checkmark. I say, if you're going to work out, might as well do it with a decent view out the window, right?
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Fun (or, Maybe Not)
Alright, let's talk about the food situation because, as a self-proclaimed connoisseur of all things edible, I'm very interested.
- Restaurants Galore? They have restaurants (plural!), a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and a snack bar. Promising! I’m especially interested in the Asian cuisine… and if they have those little tiny umbrellas in their drinks.
- Buffet Bonanza? A breakfast buffet is listed. Depends on how good it is. Buffet's can go either way, from heaven to hell.
- Room Service, Glorious Room Service: 24-hour room service? Yes, please! Essential after a long day.
- Foodie Quirks: They offer alternative meal arrangements, which could be a life-saver for picky eaters. I am also a vegetarian, and am cautiously optimistic about the "Vegetarian restaurant," I am curious to try them as I can appreciate the effort.
Services and Conveniences: Beyond the Basics
Air conditioning in public areas? A plus!
- Convenience is Key: Concierge, dry cleaning, currency exchange, and laundry service (hallelujah!) are all welcome additions.
- Business Buddies: Business facilities, meeting/banquet facilities, and audio-visual equipment for events. Sounds okay.
- The Little Things: Gift shop, daily housekeeping, luggage storage. Again, making life easier is always a plus.
- Other things: They offer airport transfer, car park for free, and valet parking.
For the Kids: Family Fun (Or Not, Depending on Your Tolerance)
Family-friendly? Babysitting service? Kids facilities? Okay, the Gran Marques is trying. I'm not a parent, so assess the kids' situation as you will.
Getting Around: Escape!
Car park [free of charge], car park [on-site], airport transfer, taxi service. This sounds like a decent option for getting around.
My Unsolicited Opinion: The Bottom Line (and a Quirky Anecdote)
Okay, without having actually stayed there, I'd tentatively give the Best Western Plus Gran Marques a… "potentially excellent." There's a lot of potential here. I'm particularly sold on the spa possibilities and the 24-hour room service. The cleanliness and safety measures are reassuring. The location is decent, although it depends on what you're into.
Here's a little anecdote. I once stayed at a "luxury" hotel that claimed to have a fantastic spa. It turned out the "sauna" was just a glorified closet, and the "massage" was more of a rhythmic poke. I went in excited, I left…feeling like a squeezed lemon. So, with the Gran Marques, my expectations are cautiously optimistic.
My Offer to You: Book Your Metepec Getaway and Embrace the Unexpected!
Hey, you! Are you craving a break? Ready to dive into some well-deserved relaxation? Then Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Your Metepec Getaway at Best Western Plus Gran Marques!
Here's the deal:
- Guaranteed Comfort: Book now and snag a spot in a well-appointed room with all the essentials and Wi-Fi that’ll keep you connected.
- Relax Like Never Before: Soak up the vibes at the spa, take a dip in the pool, and let the stress melt away.
- Discover the Delights: Explore the cuisine, enjoy the ambiance, and pamper your taste buds with delicious and healthy options.
- Hassle-Free Experience: Get your escape with daily housekeeping, currency exchange, laundry service, and more!
Why book NOW?
Because life's too short for boring vacations! Embrace the possibility. You deserve it. Click Here to Book and Get Ready for Your Metepec Adventure!
P.S. If you see a really great pool view, let me know! And if you get a killer massage, tell them I sent you. (Kidding! But… not really.) P.P.S Remember to double check their current COVID-19 policies! Stay Safe and Enjoy!
Gassan Legacy: Thailand's Hidden Golf Gem (Lamphun Paradise!)
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this itinerary is NOT a perfectly-pruned Instagram post. This is real life, baby, and we're about to get delightfully messy in Metepec. We’re staying at the Best Western Plus Gran Marques – fingers crossed it lives up to the “Plus” because let’s face it, hotel rooms can be a total gamble.
Day 1: Arrival, Anxiety, and Amazing Tacos (Probably in that Order)
- 1:00 PM: Land in Toluca (TLC). Pray the baggage claim gods are on our side. I’m already envisioning a rogue suitcase ending up in… well, who knows where. (Had a connecting flight once where my bag ended up in Iceland. True story.)
- 2:00 PM: Uber/Taxi to the Gran Marques Metepec. Okay, taxi situation. My Spanish is… serviceable. "Hola, aeropuerto, por favor?" Fingers crossed I don't end up in the middle of nowhere. Arrival at the hotel. Check-in. Deep breaths. Hopefully, the room isn’t haunted. (Always a slight fear, right?)
- 2:30 PM: Room Reconnaissance. Inspect the bed. Fluff the pillows. Test the shower pressure (essential!). Unpack the emergency chocolate stash. Because, you know, travel. And sanity.
- 3:30 PM: Wander around Metepec. This is the part where I usually get gloriously lost. It's an art form. But first, gotta find food. TACOS. Need Tacos. I've been craving them since I booked this trip.
- 4:00 PM: Taco Quest. Yelp reviews? Forget 'em. I'm going for aroma and chaos. Find a place that looks like it's filled with actual locals. Okay, this place… this is it. Three tacos, one with everything. This place is pure bliss.
- 5:30 PM: Stroll through the central plaza. Watch the locals chattering, the kids playing… soak up the atmosphere. Trying to remember some basic Spanish phrases after the tacos. "Mucho gusto… uh… mas tequila, por favor?" Might need to tone that down.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a different taco place. Because, priorities. Seriously, I could eat tacos for every meal. Maybe I will.
- 8:30 PM: Back to the hotel. Collapse. Scroll through photos, vaguely planning tomorrow. Probably order room service. Because treat yourself.
Day 2: Pottery, Procrastination, and Potential Panic
- 9:00 AM: Wake up, ideally not with a taco flashback. Breakfast at the hotel. Hoping they have decent coffee. I'm a monster before coffee.
- 10:00 AM: Serious Pottery Tour. Metepec is famous for its pottery, especially the "Árbol de la Vida" (Tree of Life). This is where I’m picturing myself as a cultural connoisseur, admiring the intricate details. In reality? Probably dropping something. But still, the history! The artistry! (I did watch a YouTube video on how to identify authentic pieces. I promise.)
- 12:00 PM: More tacos. Just because.
- 1:00 PM: The dreaded "Work" Part. I'm supposed to, you know, work some. Find a quiet corner (or, let's be honest, just the hotel bed). Fight the urge to nap. Sigh.
- 3:00 PM: Attempt to Explore a local market. The plan is to immerse myself, buy some souvenirs. The reality will probably be getting overwhelmed by the sheer everything and buying entirely too much. Trying to get a good deal here. I suck at haggling, so wish me luck.
- 4:30 PM: Walk, think, wander. This is the part where I get lost again. It's a skill, honestly.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner somewhere new. Maybe try something besides tacos. Maybe. But probably tacos.
- 7:30 PM: Try (and potentially fail) to learn a few basic Spanish phrases. "¿Dónde está… the bathroom?" Always important!
Day 3: Day Trip Detours, Delicious Food, and Departure Doom
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. More coffee. Needed. Really feeling the "cultural immersion" at this point.
- 10:00 AM: Day Trip Debate. Toluca? Nearby Pueblos Magicos? I’m terrible at making decisions. It will probably wind up being late and I'll be rushing out.
- 12:00 PM: Whatever I decide, it's food time.
- 1:00 PM: The Great Day Trip. Pray for my sense of direction.
- 5:00 PM: Back to Metepec. Wind down.
- 6:30 PM: This has got to be the dinner of my life - I'm thinking of something nice.
- 7:30 PM: Last night in Mexico. Sigh.
- 8:00 PM: Pack. The dreaded task. Panic over what to leave and what to take.
- 9:00 PM: Reflect on the trip so far. What was good? What was… let's say, interesting? Take a million photos.
- 10:00 PM: Try to sleep. Fail. Start mentally listing everything I forgot to do. Did I buy enough souvenirs? Did I eat enough tacos? (The answer is always "no".)
Day 4: Departure, Debrief, and the Deep Feeling of "I Need to Go Back".
- Morning? (flexible): Wake up. Maybe find a spare taco. Check out.
- Time TBD: Uber/Taxi to Toluca Airport. Once again, pray to the baggage gods.
- Departure: Wave goodbye to Mexico. Start planning the next trip before I even clear security. Feel that bittersweet feeling of leaving a place that’s already burrowed its way into your heart.
- Debrief: Review photos. Tell everyone at home how amazing it was. Start craving tacos IMMEDIATELY.
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Your Metepec Getaway at Best Western Plus Gran Marques! - ...or, Well, *My* Metepec Getaway, Anyway.
Okay, okay, so "Unbelievable Luxury." Is it *really* luxurious? And like, what *is* luxury to you, anyway? (Because mine is really just clean sheets and a decent coffee machine.)
Anecdote: My first thought when I walked in? "Wow, I didn't realize I was so desperate for *indoor* plants!" They had these giant, fake ficus trees everywhere. Kinda made me feel better about forgetting to water my own pathetic little succulent at home. So, yes, Luxurious-ish. Worth it? Absolutely, considering the price point.
The Pool! The website shows a pool! Tell me about the pool! Does it have those fancy-schmancy submerged loungers? And is it clean?! (Because, ew, chlorine burn.)
Quirky observation: I swear, when I was there, I saw the same two older gentlemen going back and forth from the pool to the bar. They were like, *in the zone* of relaxation. Inspiring.
Breakfast! What's breakfast like? Is it that sad "continental" or... ? (Because that's a dealbreaker, people.)
Emotional Reaction: The chilaquiles were seriously the best part. I went back for seconds. And then thirds. Don’t judge me! I was on vacation! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so it gives you the energy to be the most *productive* lazy person!
Okay, Metepec. What IS there to *do* in Metepec? (Besides, you know, eat chilaquiles for every meal.)
Messy Structure and Occasional Rambles: Oh, and the food! Besides the breakfast buffet – which, let’s be honest, was the highlight – there are tons of amazing restaurants. Street food (tacos, yes, but also other things), upscale places, places that serve food that may or may not be good for you. I basically ate my way through the town but hey, you can't go wrong. I think the best thing to do is just wander around… and be open to everything.
The Staff! Were the staff nice? Because, let's be real, a grumpy front desk can ruin everything.
Anecdote/Strong Emotion: I had a slight issue with the AC, which is pretty much a life-or-death situation in the heat. I called the front desk, totally expecting the usual runaround. But within *minutes*, someone was at my door, fixing it. Seriously, I was so impressed. That kind of efficiency and care? Priceless.
Did I mention I hate driving in new places? Is it easy to get around without a car?
Quirky observation: One time, I asked for a taxi, and the front desk guy was so happy to help me he actually called for the taxi himself. That's what I'm talking about!
Overall Verdict! Would you recommend it? And who is this place for?
