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Elcano Acapulco vs Pierre Mundo Imperial

Elcano Hotel and Pierre Mundo Imperial are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Pierre Mundo Imperial is the choice of most reviewers compared to Elcano Hotel. Pierre Mundo Imperial comes in at #4 in Acapulco with endorsements from 6 reviews including Star Service, Concierge and Jetsetter.

Elcano Acapulco
Elcano Acapulco
7 / 10
Av Costera Miguel Aleman 75, Acapulco 39690
From $64 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near the center of Acapulco’s crescent of beaches, the Elcano is an older high-rise with a nice pool right on the waterfront." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Room decor is fresh and casual in a blue-and white theme; expect perks like hair dryer and mini-bar."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A wonderful design combination of retro ‘50s and modern is a feast for the senses, awash in breezes, white tile and cerulean and navy blue décor."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The best rooms have terraces overlooking the ocean, but all rooms have ocean views."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Restored to its original 1950s glamour, this perennial favorite has snappy rooms with white-tile floors and modern bathrooms." Full review
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Pierre Mundo Imperial
Pierre Mundo Imperial
8 / 10
Playa Revolcadero s/n, Acapulco 39890
From $73 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"The 335 rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows are now comfy rather than flashy, with sandy colors and lots of cool marble and glass."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"J. Paul Getty's former estate, reimagined as a VIP resort on pristine Revolcadero Beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A grand resort modeled after an Aztec pyramid, in a covetable location on Acapulco's most exclusive tract of beach." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Once the sun-splashed winter home of J. Paul Getty, this is the more tranquil and select of Mundo Imperial's two award-winning Acapulco addresses. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This boutique-style hotel was built by J. Paul Getty in 1958 as a personal retreat." Full review
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