Boulenc Bed and Bread

Rustic and visually stimulating aesthetic with small rooms and bathrooms typical of a hotel with such a central location. Breakfast was good. Ongoing construction meant the water was turned off a few mornings during our visit. I wish we were alerted when this would happen as my husband was caught mid shower without water. Coffee was only available for guests to make with a French press.

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We didn’t get hot water since day 2, which was very uncomfortable but they immediately resolved it and gave us another room. The location is very close to bars so there’s lots of noise. Not their fault but good to know if you have trouble sleeping. Would probably come back but to the other place they upgraded us to

We loved staying here. The rooms and the terrace are gorgeous. The pastries for breakfast and throughout the day are delicious. All staff were really friendly and helpful. I would love to go back. Location is perfect for exploring the historic centre. Nothing. As other reviews mentioned it is a bit noisy at night in the rooms looking onto the street but didn’t stop me sleeping so wasn’t an issue for us.

A beautiful and charming space with cozy, comfortable rooms. The welcome gift and snacks were a lovely touch, and the rooftop is stunning. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful with every request. Highly recommend. This was not their fault at all but the area can be a little loud at night, perhaps there is a club nearby, and the loud music was a light problem for me, I would bring earphones next time.

I wish the shower was more contained so water didn't get over most of the restroom, and I wish the sink wasn't a molcajete as it causes water to splash everywhere.

So beautifully and artfully curated design and the central location was key for us. The terrace upstairs was one of the most beautiful and peaceful I’ve ever seen! The walls were thin and that didn’t bother us but I could see it being annoying if you wanted more privacy or noise reduction

Todo excelente!

If I could give Boulenc more than a 10/10, I absolutely would. From the location to the staff to the room to the hospitality -- it was all top notch. If you're looking for a place that's quite literally smack in the middle of Oaxaca, you needn't look further, Boulenc is your home away from home. The terrace is a perfect place to both start your day with breakfast and end it with a sip of mezcal -- hopefully from Knock Knock, an amazing purveyor of quality spirits with which Boulenc partners. The bread and pastry offerings throughout the day are dangerous, but don't be afraid to take as much as you'd like. And the honesty bar provides both alcohol and non-alcohol options for whatever your heart desires. Want a meal but don't want to go far? Hit up their restaurant next door. Want some market foods or a souvenir to take home? Their shop is also next door. Want a latte? Pop down a few doors to their cafe. They have everything you need and want. Add that to the fact that you can literally walk anywhere in the city center and beyond from Boulenc, and it's just perfect. You'd be hard pressed to ask me to stay anywhere else next time I'm in Oaxaca. It's not Boulenc's fault, but some of the surrounding businesses definitely pump the bass until late in the night / early morning. Boulenc knows this, though, because they provide you with earplugs just in case you need them!

The hotel is architecturally stunning, the room we stayed in was well appointed, and the breakfast was delicious. We especially enjoyed the rooftop terrace. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved our time at Boulenc Bed & Bread! Our room faced the street, which meant we had a lovely balcony, but also that it was a little noisy. The hotel provides earplugs though and we could sleep just fine.

It was comfortable in a great location, with easy access. I liked the property just confused and feel like pictures and description of room was misleading, my room had a balcony but not a patio as listed in the description.

The staff really made this stay. Paul in particular was wonderful and incredibly helpful. He offered great suggestions, including encouraging me to do a full day tour that turned out to be fantastic. For the day tour, he even sent me off with snacks, which was a very nice touch. He was also a big help with local recommendations and he and the other staff helped me ship a package home when flight weight limits made that necessary. It felt personal and welcoming, not transactional. The building itself is quite striking inside. It is more modern, but the space is softened by color, lots of plants, dim lighting, and flowers in the room, which made it feel warm and inviting rather than stark. The rooftop is beautiful, with great views of the city and mountains and even more greenery. It was a really lovely place to spend time and eat breakfast. The location in El Centro is ideal and made it easy to walk everywhere. Breakfast was great with fresh pastries from Boulenc, fruit, coffee, eggs, and a nice selection of meats and cheeses. There was also a small late night nibble bar and an honor system bar, which was great after long days out. There is also a nice shop next door that sells some of the same items as Boulenc, along with ceramics and other food related items that are good for gift giving, which was very convenient. Boulenc itself is just a couple of doors down, and while the service there was uneven, the food was delicious and the proximity was hard to beat. My Spanish is limited, and that was not a problem at the hotel, the shop, or at Boulenc. I did my best to speak Spanish, pero mi Español es muy malo. Several people spoke English or enough English to communicate easily, which made everything feel comfortable. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would absolutely go back again. You should know that there is a nearby club that goes late into the night, and the cement construction means sound travels easily between floors. It did not bother me, as I live in a loud city. For anyone who might be sensitive to noise, earplugs are provided in the room. One practical downside for me was laundry. I was traveling for a longer stretch and had packed light, and the sink in my room was quite shallow, so washing clothes in the sink was not really possible. The hotel does not offer in house laundry service, but they will help arrange laundry, or you can easily do it yourself a couple of blocks away.

Boulenc Bed and Bread was a perfect home base to explore Oaxaca. We stayed for four nights and it was incredible. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole building is beautiful and charming. The upstairs terrace was a great place to relax and take in the beauty of the city. It was also easy to walk to many attractions from here. And don't get me started on the breakfast. The fresh pastries were to die for. You can tell the staff take great care into their work :)

Great location and staff went over and beyond to make us feel comfortable. They helped facilitate laundry service and airport pickup, and the food and beverages available were incredible Only issue was due to the location in centro there was street noise at night going until quite late (4am) on the weekend. The windows certainly helped dampen the noise but still was awaken occasionally

No complaints

Charming little hotel with comfortable bed, great staff and great location.

I needed a taxi from the Airport and they had one to pick me up within 5 minutes so I didn't need to wait in line at the cab stand A little loud at night but it's kind of a party area so I wouldnt expect anything different. There were earplugs by the bed ?

Everything!

The style and rooftop

We truly loved Boulenc!!! The location was fantastic, right in the city center and felt very safe due to access door codes. We stayed in king room No. 2 with balcony facing the street and once the doors were locked it was quiet and no problem to rest/sleep. The room is very artsy and decorative and we loved the complimentary local goodies incl mezcal taster and home made sweets. Plenty of space and storage options and a functional bathroom. The rooftop terrace is spacious and offers beautiful views of the city and mountain range. But the best part, besides the super sweet and helpful staff, was the breakfast and tapas in the afternoon. Homemade bread and sweets, local cheese and meats, fruits, fresh coffee. This was THE BEST breakfast I feel like I‘ve ever had + you could also order fresh eggs of your choice for free. Nothing, we loved everything! For some it may be important to know that there is no TV or fridge in the room though (you can store your items im the shared fridge in the lobby).