Meliá Century Hotel Ponce is a landmark hotel known for its historic charm and central location in the heart of Ponce. It has garnered a mix of reviews from guests, highlighting both its positive aspects and areas that could be improved.
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50 out of 100
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Meliá Century Hotel Ponce
6.6
(957 ratings)
Ponce, Puerto Rico -
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Nearby Parque de Bombas
210 m Plaza of Delights
210 m Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Food
Fitness
- Historic Ambiance: Guests love the hotel's historical character and how it beautifully preserves its past.
- Central Location: Its central location is highly praised, making it easy for guests to explore the surrounding area.
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews commend the welcoming and helpful nature of the hotel staff.
- Atmospheric Courtyard: The courtyard is a favorite among guests for relaxation and experiencing the hotel's historic vibe.
- Comfortable Beds: A number of guests have mentioned that the beds are particularly comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep.
Area for improvement
Cleanliness
Bathroom
Amenities
- Outdated Facilities: Some guests feel that the facilities, including rooms, could benefit from modernization and updates.
- Inconsistent Housekeeping: There have been reports of housekeeping services being hit or miss, with some areas not as clean as expected.
- Noise Levels: Due to its central location, some guests have reported issues with noise from the streets disturbing their peace.
- Limited Parking: Finding parking can be a challenge, as the hotel does not offer a lot of parking spaces.
- Variable Wi-Fi Quality: Guests have experienced inconsistent Wi-Fi performance, with some reporting slow or intermittent connections.
Amenities
Kids pool
Pet friendly
Pool
Breakfast available
Free WiFi
Parking available
Restaurant
Bar
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6.6RateScore
Total 957 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
6.6
expedia
957 Reviews
6.6 / 10
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Cleanliness was mentioned 90 times
71% Negative26% Positive
Reviews based on Cleanliness
Cristhian Cedeno6 months ago
1/5
Walked in and the lady was charging us $280 for her “cheapest” room. We then walked out and booked through Expedia for $145 all in one night. RIP OFF!! Lady charged us and then showed us our room. We walked in and immediately smelled like old. We got the queen historical room. Nothing historical to see. Balcony was dirty with a cheap old chair. (See pictures) The bed sheets were also not fully clean and had some stains. Trashy building. Not clean at all. They just want your money. We initially thought it was gonna be nice because of the renovated lobby. But this is all a disguise. Renovate the whole building 🤣👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
IVELISSE ZENGOTITA6 months ago
3/5
No hot water, at any time. Room service: only once in 5 days, and they only pick up trash in the bathroom, not the one in the bedroom. TV loose antena connection constantly. The carpet is dirty and sticky.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 70
Number of floors 5
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1915
WiFi Quality
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Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
20Download
81Upload
38Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
52 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
26 out of 100
Unsafe
Ponce safety index
50
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
50 out of 100
Women safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
40
Physical safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
30
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
47
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
61
LGBTQ safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
36
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
87
68
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
68 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
71
Mugging or robbery 72/100
Car theft 65/100
Car break-ins 77/100
Home break-ins 63/100
Violent crime severity
High
76
Physical attacks 58/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 22/100
Other crime severity
High
77
Insult or harassment in public 61/100
Corruption or bribery 81/100
Drug problem 84/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.9 - $2.8
Coffee
$1.8 - $4.6
Beer 0.5L
$1.3 - $3.3
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.2 - $32.3
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.9 - $1.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$44.3 - $115.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$11.1 - $23
McMeal at McDonalds
$7.4 - $9.7
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.2 - $2.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.5 - $1.1
Mobile phone monthly plan
$69.1 - $92.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$18.4
Weather In Ponce
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Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)