La Pantera Negra0

I recommend La Pantera Negra to all first timers in Mérida and solo travellers. Why? Because Jean-Pierre and Gina will be happy to advise you on everything and give you recommendations based on what you want to see and what you enjoy. Plus they have 2 nice and cute dogs who will keep you company. :-) Keep in mind, however, that this accommodation is not a hotel. It is a classic old local house, so some rooms are without windows (that's how houses used to be built). You have to take note that you are staying in this type of house. However, for me it was a benefit because I wanted to experience this style of accommodation! La Pantera Negra is close to the bus stations (Izamal, Progreso etc.) and colectivos (Homun cenotes etc). The streets nearby look a little scary at night, but they are safe - I've walked them at night alone and as a female solo traveler. Breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the garden.

The room was a bit dark, but that is simply due to the fact that it is a classic original house. The garden is beautiful, but I didn't really feel like going for a swim in the pool. The air conditioning was a bit loud, but at night this could be solved by running the ceiling fan instead of the air conditioning.

Gina and Jean-Pierre were so warm and inviting. We had nice chats in the sitting area while watching tv and they were always open to answering my questions about living in Merida. Breakfast was prepared with care, and what a lovely setting on the roof terrace. The shower took a few minutes to warm up, but once it did, it was wonderfully hot. I'm more of a cat person but their 2 dogs were so sweet and it was hard to say goodbye to them!

I can't think of anything...Gina and Jean-Pierre's place - and their hospitality - met all of my needs and more.

We loved the place. The location is very convenient (5-10 min. walk from the center). The place is very unique in it's decoration. Lovely garden and a sweet little sweaming pool. The rooms are very spacious and fully equipped. They lack windows because of the traditional way the house is constructed , so the natural light arrives from the window at the ceiling. For is, it was not a problem. The breakfast is very generous and served usually on their lovely rooftop. Jean-Pierre and Gina, the owners are fluent in English, French and Spanish and are always ready to help. Very knowledgeable about the city and the surroundings. It is reasonably priced. Oh... and they have the two sweetest little dogs. Bottom line: highly recommend.

The only thing I can think of is that the rooms are a little dark

Very cosy and charming B&B with pleasant owners J-P and Gina (and their 2 child friendly dogs)! We stayed in the room that gave direct access to the lovely garden, and there was a baby cot available for us. The swimming pool is ideal for young kids, it begins non-deep, and provides the necessary cooling after a hot day. J-P and Gina both also speak French and they like to tell you everything about Merida, the region, the food,... very helpfull! You can park just in the street, completely free. 5-10min walk to the heart of Merida. Grocery stores are very nearby.

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The owners are very welcoming and sympathetic. Wonderful breakfasts prepared by Gina at beautiful terrace. The couple speaks English and French and gives a clot of suggestions and recommendations. The places is very clean and there is available the drinking water all the time. It is not far from the city center. The place itself is very nice although the garden is a bit smaller than I thought.

The room is not very sound proof and not possible to close it properly. There is no much light in the room which on one hand is good as it is less hot but the fact the door open directly on the staircase make it not easy to refresh during nights. Other window is opening on the garden and shows the shower and toilet so visible that there is not much of intimacy when open therefore we kept it closed. The water in the small pool is very cold and not particularly clean. One last thing which was a little bit annoying that we came to relax and sometimes to stay in peace not too much talking, which was sometimes difficult with very talkative Jean-Pierre ;-) Despite the small issues above I would still recommend to stay in this place.

The breakfast was delicious and nutritious. The room was comfortable, spacious and full of character.The hosts are kind ,engaging and helpful. The dogs are so sweet and cuddly! The house is beautifully decorated and very spacious. The garden is a little slice of heaven!

The only complaint about our stay is not the fault of our fabulous hosts.There were no air conditioned restaurants and shops within a short walk.

Had an amazing experience, the owners (and their two lovely dogs) are super friendly and accommodating, the place itself is charming, and the location is very convenient. Would 100% recommend.

I would have preferred a little more privacy than the symbolic curtain separating the ensuite bathroom from the bedroom could provide, but a. there is another (shared) bathroom and b. everything else was simply marvellous.

Firstly, when we arriver we where welcomed by Jean Pierre who have stayed up outside check in hour to help us get inside. Our room was quiet and clean upon arrival and during the whole stay. We got a lot of help with actually everything we asked for (and a bit more;)). The breakfast was over all expectations, with local, fresh, organic food, prepared on the hour and served with love. The room has warm water and a very personal touch, a lot of art and a homey feeling. The whole house is an art gallery with a lot of things to spike your curiosity. Jean Pierre is like a wikipedia, he know lot of stuff that is gladly share with all the customers, and he even made a call to the rental company to help us reserve a scooter. Sometimes it can be too much talking for an introvert. One of our best experience in Mexico.

The hosts, the breakfast, 10 minute walk to the centre, the garden, water dispenser with no waste plastic, very close to ADO bus station and the very interesting chats with Jean-Pierre and Gina about all things Mexican. We also liked the dogs. We are not dog lovers as such but they were both very gentle and very amusing. This is a B&B so you are staying in and with the owners. That makes it very intimate and you do have to respect that it is their home and where they will eat their meals, watch TV etc. It is also very quirky which is what attracted us to the property. It's an art gallery with lots of interesting art and sculptures.

We were looking forward to the communal breakfasts around the table on the upstairs terrace. Sadly we were the only people staying. To make up for it J-P joined us for coffee and lots of fascinating conversation.

The location of the house is great, just a 3 minutes walk from ADO bus station. The neighborhood was quiet and safe, I didn't have any problem walking as a solo traveler. Jean-Pierre is very nice and knowledgeable, I had very interesting conversations with him. The house and the room are very nicely decorated. Also the breakfast was very good, being served on the terrace of the house.