Free Wi-Fi is on offer in Portico Hotel Cultural, a charming 19th-century mansion set in Morelia’s old town and 1 km from the city’s cathedral. The rooms in this colonial hotel feature locally produced art work combined with classic décor. The Portico Hotel maintains original features such as stained glass windows, French balconies and a pretty interior courtyard. Each room has décor inspired by a local artist. Free local phone calls are included. Guests can enjoy a drink or light meal in the Cultural’s bistro. There is a selection of bars and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Morelia Aqueduct is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Portico Hotel, while Bosque Cuauhtémoc Forest is 400 metres away. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange excursions around the city. Activities in the surrounding area, including rafting, climbing and paragliding, are also available.