City Express by Marriott Tijuana Rio, TijuanaCity Express by Marriott Tijuana Rio in Tijuana, Mexico has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 33 of 46 hotels we score in Tijuana. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 2.4. Rooms from about $126 a night (cached, not a live quote).City Express by Marriott Tijuana Rio is a four-star, smoke-free hotel located near the Tijuana River and Plaza Rio Commercial Center. It sits close to the San Ysidro border crossing and the city's financial and dining districts. The property contains 131 contemporary rooms, including loft-style options. Guests can access a fitness centre, a rooftop area, and a restaurant on-site. Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking are provided. This hotel suits business travellers and shoppers visiting nearby outlets. While the rooms are modern, some guests have reported issues with air conditioning functionality.What stands out

Clean contemporary rooms

Fresh continental breakfast

Helpful staff members

Close to shopping and dining

Watch out for

Air conditioning issues

Slow check-in process

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