Hotel Astor Tijuana (Tijuana, Mexico)

The room rates here are about as expensive as a dinner in a restaurant. For that rate, you get a spacious room where you can sleep in a clean bed and bathe in a private, air-conditioned bath. Plus, there's free Wi-Fi and TVs with cable and a bus stop just in front of the hotel.

The staff does try and provide a good experience. They respond quickly to concerns and are friendly to guests. Housekeeping and maintenance do an outstanding job and check in to make sure the property is functioning. The rooms are very clean.

If you're looking for a quick on and off stay, this hotel has some benefits. It's located just off the main highway with plenty of petrol stops. The US embassy is close by, as is the airport.

There are no real amenities here; it's just a room and a bed. Inside the rooms, the features and fixtures are worn. There is no lift and the Wi-Fi only works occasionally. The towels and bedding are grey and stained and the air conditioning is temperamental.

While the hotel does provide a parking area, it is not monitored and not secured. Break-ins are frequent and the hotel provides no assistance.

The hotel isn't located close to any restaurants, markets, or shops. It's not an area where you'll fee safe walking around. While there are some pubs nearby, this mostly provides noise distraction instead of any real entertainment.