5 Best Hotels in Villahermosa, Chiapas and Tabasco

Overlooking the sparkling Laguna de las Ilusiones, this hotel in a small chain of Mexican business-class hotels is surrounded by coconut-palm, mango, and cacao trees that hide the neighboring hotels. The best rooms are in the newest wing beyond the lushly landscaped pool. A buffet breakfast is included in the rate.

This hotel is across from Parque-Museo La Venta. After a day exploring, head to the in-house spa. The low-slung building's gleaming white facade is softened by a Spanish tile roof. Rooms are simply furnished, quite comfortable, and complete with a small balcony. The nicest ones overlook the pool. The hotel offers many Web-only promotions.

Although it's stodgy on the outside, this luxury hotel lightens up once you pass through the front doors. The modern Ceiba Café serves a superb breakfast buffet; the more intimate Amate makes a great choice for quieter dinners. With marble floors and polished modern wood furnishings, the guest rooms are some of the city's most luxurious.

This graceful high-rise sits in the middle of the Zona Luz, not far from downtown. A waterfall sets the mood in the spacious marble lobby. Seemingly dozens of employees are ready at a moment's notice to bring a fresh towel or hail a taxi. The best of the tastefully decorated rooms are in the back.

The downtown location—on a quiet street near the main plaza—puts you close to everything in the Zona Luz. The lobby and common areas are painted in eye-popping bright pink, blue, and yellow. Ask for a room overlooking the river on one of the upper floors.