Fiesta Americana Centro
Corregidora 519, tel 81 8319-0900, (http://www.fiestamericana.com). modern high-rise hotel next door to howard johnson, on plaza hidalgo and morelos, next to macroplaza. outstanding location, first-class room, excellent service.
Sheraton Ambassador
Hidalgo 310 oriente, tel: 81 8380-7000, (http://www.starwoodhotels.com). excellent rooms in upscale hotel, two blocks to macroplaza. free valet parking, excellent on-site restaurant.
Santa Rosa Suites
Escobedo 930 sur, tel: 81 8342-4200, (http://www.santarosa.com.mx). on plaza hidalgo, next to fiesta americana and luisiana restaurant, 1 short block to macroplaza. upscale rooms and often very good weekend rates. clubby restaurant and lounge. limited parking in a tight outdoor lot. excellent location.
Holiday Inn Centro
Padre mier 194 pte., tel: 81 8228-6000, (http://www.holiday-inn.com). at the end of the morelos shopping district, about 7 blocks from the macroplaza. formerly the doubletree rio. very good rates, but rooms tend to be small and decor is a bit dated. free indoor parking.
Crowne Plaza Monterrey
Av. constitucion 300, tel: 81 8316-6000, (http://www.crowneplaza.com). large corporate-style hotel with large clean rooms, indoor swimming, 24-hour business center and more. good location on very busy road, 1 block to macroplaza
La Casa del Barrio
Diego montemayor 1221, col. centro - barrio antiguo, +52 81 8344 1800, (http://www.lacasadelbarri...). fantastic for backpackers, this affordable clean, comfortable hostel is a value. prices can vary but see the website for details in english & spanish, which also has a reservation service. the hostel has shared rooms, showers and a cooking area. one of the most attractive thing about this hostel is the couple who own it -- they're welcoming and very helpful.
Radisson Gran Ancira Plaza
Ocampo 443, (http://www.radisson.com). historic hotel with charm and grace. somewhat small rooms but classy atmosphere. outstanding sunday brunch in the lobby. the 1910 bar is a classic downtown watering hole. excellent location.
Howard Johnson Plaza Monterrey
Morelos 574 oriente, tel: 8183806000, (http://www.hojomonterrey....). great location near the center of town. clean, but a tiny bit "worn". heated/indoor pool. free garage parking. great buffet breakfast. $570np for double room small, but neat with microwave, coffeemaker, free bottled water, and breakfast included. outstanding value.