Since I took the plunge and bought a return ticket to PV for three weeks after my January trip, I knew I needed budget accommodations. 160 pesos a night at the Azteca fit the bill.
I wasn't really expecting much, and it was definitely NOT 5 star, but it was clean, very clean in fact. The mattress was firm, and the pillow was soft, but that was only because I brought it from home! The room wasn't large, but plenty big for one, even two people, when the occasion arose.
The bathroom was typical SSS. (Sh*t, shower and shave) you could do all three sitting on the throne if need be. It also had hot water, sometimes a luxury in many cheap hotels.
The maids were very friendly, and man! did they scrub. Everyday they washed every inch of tile, no stone was unturned when they were done. I also was happy to find nary a critter, not even those elusive tiny ants.
On the roof there was my room, #47 and the "luxury" suite, #48. The luxury suite has a double bed and a twin bed, a TV, and a kitchenette. I peeked inside when the Canadian couple left for breakfast and was surprised to see how large and well appointed it was, for a mere 300 pesos. I also noticed they were way more tidy than me, so I slipped the maid an extra 20 pesos.
I adored my super budget location. I could look out my window from bed and see the clock on the church, so I knew it was precisely 4:00AM that the neighbor's rooster started to crow. I was also greeted by the smell of fresh laundry every day. I could sit on the metal loveseat that was woven with what we use as minnow bucket rope and watch town wake up.
The Azteca, while in a typical Mexican neighborhood, was pretty quiet. I easily got used to the roosters and the dogs, the music coming from different homes. There isn't a disco nearby, so by 10:00pm, the streets were pretty much rolled-up. Even walking home after midnight I felt very safe. It seemed like most of the people in the hotel were tucked in by midnight and up and out by 10:00AM. All the people were seasoned travelers, mainly Canadian, and very cool. I would definitely stay here again.