ILLUSION XPRESS Downtown Playa

Hotels
7.6 (491 reviews)
Calle 6 norte #165-0 entre 15 y 20 ave. , Playa del Carmen , mx

Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Reception hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service from staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Multiple reviews indicated issues with room cleanliness and facilities.
Service
8.83
Positive mentions of staff friendliness, especially Samuel, despite some negative experiences.
Location
8.87
Numerous reviews highlighted that the hotel's location is very convenient.
Room Quality
6.32
Concerns were raised about the condition of the rooms and some unpleasant smells.
Amenities
7.35
Amenities noted to be basic and some issues with cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.81
Good price ratio mentioned, but several complaints about overall quality.
Food and Beverage
6.86
Breakfast quality was criticized significantly across reviews.
Overall Experience
7.93
Customer sentiments are mixed, ranging from very positive service experiences to significant complaints regarding cleanliness and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
"Downtown, Attraction Deluxe by BFH" is a 4-star hotel in Playa del Carmen, offering modern and comfortable non-smoking rooms with top-notch amenities. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short distance from Playa del Carmen Beach and major transportation hubs, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. Guests can easily access the city center, nearby beaches, and popular attractions such as Church of Guadalupe and Xel Ha.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and concierge services provided by the attentive staff who are available 24/7. Whether you need assistance or recommendations, the multilingual team is dedicated to ensuring a memorable stay.

Experience the best of Playa del Carmen at "Downtown", Attraction Deluxe by BFH. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 491 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 6.86
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Tapia Méndez solo_traveller mx
4
Pros:

Prometía mucho en Internet, pero no

Cons:

Que el desayuno no era lo que decía en Internet, no tenían secadora y la plancha estaba quemada. No me cambiaron las toallas ningun día y estuve allí 4 días

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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molinary vasquez solo_traveller mx
10
De los hoteles mas baratos y cómodos cerca a 2 cuadras de la 5 avenida y 3 cuadras de la playa.
Pros:

El ambiente y la comodidad

Cons:

Todo esta perfecto

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Nadxieli solo_traveller mx
9
Pros:

Buena ubicación muy amables

Cons:

El desayuno

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Oñate Rubio solo_traveller cl
8
Pros:

La recepción y la habitación con aire acondicionado.

Cons:

El desayuno. Elegir una sola cosa por persona no fue agradable.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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vitali solo_traveller ar
3
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

No tenia ventanas. El desayuno era un sándwich

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Guillermo solo_traveller cr
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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JULIO CESAR solo_traveller mx
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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nemurat solo_traveller fr
4
Bien situé mais l’hôtel en lui même laisse vraiment à désirer
Pros:

L’emplacement, à proximité de tout, bien situé par rapport à la rue animée.

Cons:

Pas isolé du tout, on entend absolument toute la musique du bar en face et les gens qui rentrent. Le petit déjeuné est pitoyable, un café et une assiette à choisir entre fruits et pancakes que la réceptionniste vous sort de sous le comptoir…

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Alexandre solo_traveller br
1
Ruim
Pros:

Chuveiro não esquentava
Deixaram de limpar meu quarto 1 dia
Não devolveram o dinheiro da taxa que paguei adiantado pq não queria ficar Mais lá
Fiquei sem toalha tive q descer pra pedir!
Recepção muito ruim’

Cons:

Não

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Prashanthi couple ca
5
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Claude solo_traveller ca
1
Totally unacceptable. Ruined my vacation. Cannot recommend. In fact : AVOID this hotel.
Pros:

There is nothing to like about that hotel. Deceptive advertising and Booking.com is doing nothing about it.

This hotel bills itself on Booking.com as "Illusion Express Attraction Hotel Deluxe and a Four Star Hotel.

It is nothing of that. I would not even give it one star.

Cons:

First, I noted on arrival the the property is for sale. There was a sign on the window to that effect. Hotel rooms have one window onto the hallway. No fire exit. To me, it is a fire trap.

Entering the hotel, two employees at reception. Both from Argentina do not speak English or any other language apart from Spanish.

I was shown my room. No lungage runner on the bed. Only one white bed sheet. Desk with no chair.

Next morning, I woke up to cockroaches on the floor and no hot water to shaver or shower. Went to the front desk to report. They called maintenance and said they would come later in the day.

Then breakfast. Served from the reception area in a box. I was told to go eat at the bar. Five stools all occupied. I had meager sandwich while standing in the bar area.

This is total deceptive advertising on the part of Booking.com. This hotel is nothing of a four star deluxe hotel. I would not even give them one star.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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David couple ca
5
Nice room , nice staff , Hotel was for sale , so they didn’t care
Pros:

Rooms & staff

Cons:

Pool not clean. Full of chips & empty beer cans , the breakfast was poor basically non existence

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Julia couple br
1
PIOR HOTEL QUE JÁ FIQUEI NA VIDA!!!
Pros:

Absolutamente NADA!!!
Sair dela foi a melhor parte da viagem!

Cons:

NÃO VÁ A ESSE LUGAR! Chegamos no hotel e ele está caindo aos pedaços. Quartos super antigos, funcionários grosseiros e debochados, pedimos cobertor e falaram que não tinha. Pedimos mais travesseiros, fomos ignorados. Reclamamos TODOS os dias VÁRIAS VEZES que não tinha água quente no chuveiro e eles falavam que não adiantava trocar de quarto pois era no hotel todo (aparentemente eles deixam a água quente desligada para economizar)! O colchão é péssimo, parece que só tem uma base e um pillow top por cima. Horrível!!! O quarto NÃO TEM JANELA!! A suposta janela das fotos na verdade é um vidro que NÃO ABRE e fica virado para os outros quartos, ou seja, o quarto FEDE A MOFO!!! Nada seca, o quarto está sempre fedido e ainda por cima nos deram só 2 toalhas (sem tapete de chão para sair do banho) e falaram que não forneciam mais do que duas e que as toalhas só são trocadas no 3° dia! Como se não pudesse piorar, o CAFÉ DA MANHÃ NÃO EXISTE!!! Chegamos para o café e não tem mesas, nem café, nem nada! É uma ENGANAÇÃO! Perguntamos a recepção (que fica vazia várias vezes e não conseguimos ajuda - além de não ter telefone no quarto para falar lá embaixo) e a mulher tirou de debaixo do balcão (de um armário sem refrigeração) um pão com presunto e queijo e um isopor com frutas picadas pretas já de tão velhas com cheiro ruim e disse que era tudo que tinha pro café. Um verdadeiro absurdo!! Não tem mesas, não tem suco, não tem nada! Ficamos com tanto nojo que obviamente não comemos nada! Ah! E a piscina é uma vergonha. O hotel está completamente abandonado, não tem manutenção, a área da piscina é suja e velha, não tem nenhum preparo, a piscina é SUJA e a água TURVA como se não limpassem há séculos. Os vidros quebrados e imundos, um nojo! E eles não fornecem toalhas para piscina, caso você se atreva a entrar na água nojenta. É um verdadeiro PESADELO esse hotel! E quando chegamos vimos que ele está a venda.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Daniela Silvana family_with_children ar
8
Muy buena !
Pros:

Muy lindo! Gran amabilidad de Samuel !

Cons:

El servicio de desayuno y agua caliente de la duchas estaría bueno que mejoren, el resto muy bueno

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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marvin5097 solo_traveller mx
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Evan Del Toro solo_traveller mx
7
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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RICARDO solo_traveller mx
4
Decepcionado de sus servicios
Pros:

¿Lo que me agradó fue la ubicación? La ubicación es excepcional

Cons:

Los alimentos son de pésima. Calidad, son sándwiches, fruta, hotcakes ya preparados, en un plato y cubiertos, con un plástico. Nada es preparado en el momento ,,frío y debes calentarlo en el micro🤢
El agua de la 🚿 sabia como agua de mar y daba una sensación de no estar limpia daba senzacion de estar sucia. Igual para lavarnos los dientes.
El cuarto lo mantenían ordenado sacaban basura pero nunca cambiaron. Toallas ni sabanas y estuvimos 5 dias 🤨

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Lourdes solo_traveller mx
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children co
6
Pros:

El personal muy amable, nos ayudaron con guardar las maletas. Camas muy agradables.

Cons:

Las instalaciones están deterioradas, la piscina y terraza les falta mantenimiento para poder usarla. El precio incluía desayuno, sin embargo es más como un aperitivo y no hay un espacio para consumir cómodamente. Las habitaciones no tienen ventanas con opción de abrirlas, son encerrados algunos cuartos sin ventanas.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Cabanillas family_with_children pe
1
Pros:

Solo la cercania a la quinta avenida

Cons:

El desayuno y la atención el petsonal muy frio

2026-04-13 via Nuitee