San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Clean, comfortable rooms with strong water pressure and reliable hot showers, though they run small. Staff treats you well and the on-site restaurant saves money. You're a mile from town center, which keeps costs down but means walking or cheap cabs to reach sights.

Hot and cold water problems plague this hotel. Rooms are small and noisy from street traffic. Staff service varies widely, and the location sits far from downtown.