Otro Oaxaca, OaxacaOtro Oaxaca in Oaxaca, Mexico has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 11 hotels we score in Oaxaca. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $380 a night (cached, not a live quote).Otro Oaxaca is a 16-room boutique hotel situated on Calle Macedonio Alcalá in the El Centro district. Positioned directly opposite the Santo Domingo de Guzmán cathedral, the property features brutalist architecture designed by RootStudio. Facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, and a subterranean spa with a wading pool. Guests can access a garden, a bar, and two dining outlets. The hotel suits travellers interested in modern design and local craftsmanship, though the rooms are noted for being small and lacking sufficient storage or seating. The site offers free continental breakfast and accommodates pets.What stands out

Central El Centro location

Brutalist architectural design

Subterranean spa and pools

Rooftop terrace with views

Watch out for

Small rooms with limited storage

Noisy metal stairs

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