LODGING: Palenque

****Chan-Kah Resort Village
Full of local flavor and charm, the Chan-Kah is a mere 3 km from the ruins and surrounded by lush vegetation. 75 tropical bungalows are scattered around the resort's unusual lagoon-style pool, each bungalow housing two air-conditioned units. Decor is simple with tile floors and dark wood furnishings. Good restaurant/bar shares lobby beneath a large open-air palapa. B'73/R'98
Tel: 52-934-51 100 Fax: 52-934-50820
AAA Rating:**

****Misión Palenque Park Plaza
One of three tourist-class Palenque hotels, the Misión is a motel-style property of recent construction. 160 large rooms are decorated with bold indigo blues and oranges, and have terraces, color TV and mini-bar. Nicely kept grounds include a swimming pool, natural spring, tennis courts, a good restaurant/bar. Shuttle to Palenque ruins. Meeting facilities for 340. B'87/R'90
Reservations: 1-800-44 UTELL
AAA Rating:**
Web: www.parkhtls.com

****Plaza Palenque
Palenque's newest four star property, the Plaza offers 96 standard rooms and two master suites. Rooms are housed in a U-shaped three-story modern colonial style building. Figure-eight shaped pool and nicely landscaped grounds. Rooms have tiled floors, rattan furnishings, cable TV, combination baths and small balconies. Restaurant, bar, nightclub, and convention facilities. Hotel is 8 km from ruins and offers a free shuttle.
Tel: 52-934-50268 Fax: 52-934-50395
AAA Rating: **

LODGING: San Cristóbal

****Hotel Bonampak
This 51 -room modern hotel was built in 1987 in a colonial architectural style. More resort-like any other property, the Bonampak has tennis courts, a pool and even miniature golf. Rooms and bungalows have modern decor, cable TV. Courtesy shuttle into town.
Tel: 52-967-81621 Fax: 52-967-81622
AAA Listed

**** Hotel Casa Mexicana
Centrally located near the zócalo, this charming inn is housed in a restored colonial mansion. Stunning courtyard lobby features arched portals, a grotto-like fountain, glazed tile flooring all done in soft tan and light brown. 50 standard rooms, two junior suites with jacuzzi, and three two bedroom villas. All units have custom decor, beamed ceilings, carpeted floors, tiled combination baths, and cable TV. Tennis court, sauna/spa and a sprinkling of fine Mexican art, plus restaurant/bar make this San Cristobal's most refined, upscale choice.
Tel: 52-967-80698 Fax: 52-967-82627

**** Flamboyant Español
Inaugurated in 1992, this colonial gem (formerly the Hotel Español) is one of the city's prettiest hotels. Lovely flower-filled interior courtyard with babbling fountain. Older section of hotel is a former mansion. Many of the 100 renovated rooms have fireplaces; all have cable TV, carpeted floors and colonial decor. Meeting facilities. B'07/R'98
Reservations: 1-800-280-0500
AAA Rating: ***
Web: wwwflarnboyant.com.mx

**** Posada Diego de Mazariegos
This recently renovated 18th century Spanish mansion is in two sections that face each other across the street. 77 rooms with red tile floors, wood beam ceilings and fireplaces (in some rooms). Elegant and refined setting. Convenient downtown location. Austrian managed.
Tel: 52-967-80833 Fax: 52-967-83442
AAA Listed

*** Na-Bolom
This renowned cultural institute also operates a 14-room guest house. Cozy rooms have fireplaces, bathtubs and are decorated with Native American crafts and photos of different area tribes. Guests receive a free tour of the institute, and access to the library. Garden view rooms are most requested.
Tel/Fax: 52-967-81418

*** Santa Clara
Housed in the city's oldest colonial-era building (the Casa Diego Mazariegos), the Santa Clara is on the city's main square. It is a 16^th century former mansion that has been restored into one of Mexico's nicest small inns. 42 rooms have spacious interiors with tile floors and traditional Indian interior decor. Good restaurant/bar and courtyard swimming pool.
Tel: 52-967-81140 Fax: 52-967-81141

LODGING:Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Camino Real GT
Opened in 1994, the Camino Real is a strikingly modern five-story hilltop building with reflective glass exterior. 210 rooms are done in contemporary decor with full amenities, mini-bar, cable TV, and combination baths. Two restaurants, lobby bar, pool that resembles blue cenotes surrounded by lush gardens, tennis, health club, and business center. This is the State's most upscale lodging option, though laking much local flavor.
Reservations: 1-800-7 CAMINO
AAA Listed
Web: wwwcarninoreal.com.mx

*****Hotel Flamboyant
One of the city's most luxurious hotel, the Flamboyant is a modern property done with Arabic architectural styling. 150 modern decor rooms, with carpeted floors and cable TV, surround the hotel's huge swimming pool. Full resort amenities include a pool, tennis courts, gym, disco, restaurant/bar and attractive gardens.
Tel: 52-961-50888 Fax: 52-961-50087
AAA Listed
Web: wwwflamboyant.com.mx

**** Hotel Bonampak
The Hotel Bonampak has standard rooms plus suites and bungalow units featuring a replica painting of the wall murals from the Mayan city of the same name. Enormous pool is set in lush gardens. 67 rooms and 3 suites are spacious and tastefully decorated and have satellite TV. Restaurant, bar, tennis courts, gardens, pool. B'58/W93
Tel: 52-961-32050 Fax: 52-961-27737
AAA Rating: **