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Quinta Real Keeps It Real

Where: Avenido México 2727 Fraccionamiento Monraz, Guadalajara, Mexico, 44680

[Hotel maven Tim Leffel is in Guadalajara, where boutique hotel Quinta Real deserves a tip of the tequila glass.]

Guadalaja is Mexico's second-largest city, so it contains plenty of international chain hotels. The perennial top choice in town is not one of those, however. Quinta Real is spot of choice, for its deft combination of abundant amenities and refined service, but without bland international stylings. With only 76 rooms, it has the feel of a cozy hidaway.

Here there's a real sense of place, from the architectural elements to the local pottery and paintings throughout. The breakfast buffet is not a tired rehash of bacon, scrambled eggs, and bagels. Instead it contains choices such as refried black beans, Mexican-style eggs, tamales, and chilaquiles. Local cereals and fruit are joined by Mexican hot chocolate--yum.

This is essentially a residential-area hotel on a small patch of land, so the pool is better for a quick dip than a real swim. But they make the best use of the limited grounds, with meandering paths and gardens. There's no WiFi yet, but hi-speed wired access in the rooms and complimentary access in the business center. The bar has plenty of tequila choices, to keep the party going after touring local distilleries.

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