How to Find a Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico

On the west coast of Mexico, huddled on the Pacific Ocean, sits the beautiful Mexican city of Acapulco. Clear, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, and more water sports than you can name--they're all offered in this modern city. Hotels range from all-inclusive ocean-front resorts to the small economy numbers. Here's how you can find the best of the bunch.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Call a local travel agent to get recent information on hotels and security warnings for Mexico.
2. Seek out neighbors, family and friends that have recently visited Acapulco, and where they stayed. Not all vacationers are looking for the same things, so be aware of the hotel amenities that they appreciated.
3. Check hotel Web sites to make sure that the hotel is operational. Weather off the coast can bring severe hurricanes that may close down hotels and resorts for short periods of time.
4. Determine what activities interest the group that is traveling and where they are located. Find hotels in the center of that area. No one wants to travel forty five minutes every morning from the southern end of the city to reach the tours that leave from downtown.
5. Ask if the hotel has shuttle services to and from the airport and other favorite attractions. Don't get stuck at the airport in a line for taxis.
6. Determine if the hotel of your choice has air conditioning in the rooms and lobby. Most hotels do, but if visiting Acapulco in the summer, air in the hotel is a must.