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title: "Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel vs Hotel Santiago: which hotel is better?"
description: "Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel or Hotel Santiago in Mérida Municipality? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/casa-de-las-palomas-by-sercotel-merida-vs-hotel-santiago-merida/
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel vs Hotel Santiago

Both are in Mérida Municipality, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Centro
## [Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/casa-de-las-palomas-by-sercotel-merida/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1250264/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Centro
## [Hotel Santiago](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-santiago-merida/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1623934/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 330 m apart.

### Choose Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.2)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 31)

### Choose Hotel Santiago if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 31 / 9)

### Why is Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel better than Hotel Santiago?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.2) (+0.6)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★) (+1★)

### Why is Hotel Santiago better than Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel | Hotel Santiago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.6) | 7.2 |
| Location | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | 4.5 | 5.4  (+0.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.6) | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5  (+0.9) | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 193 | 364  (+171) |
| Rank in Mérida Municipality | bottom 33%  (+19%) | bottom 14% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9 | 8.2  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Centro centre | 390 m | 390 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 990 m  (−170 m) |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21 | 23  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½  (+1★) | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 9 | 31 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+9) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

330 m apart

Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel: city centre: 190 m, nearest station Ex Estación de Trenes: 1.2 km, Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Santiago: city centre: 210 m, nearest station Ex Estación de Trenes: 990 m, Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

## Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel or Hotel Santiago: common questions

### Which is better, Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel or Hotel Santiago?

They are evenly matched. Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel is stronger in guest rating; Hotel Santiago is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel or Hotel Santiago?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Casa de Las Palomas by Sercotel and Hotel Santiago?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/casa-de-las-palomas-by-sercotel-merida-vs-hotel-santiago-merida/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/