The Space

Step back in time as HOLT breathes new life into this 120-year-old hacienda in Oaxaca’s Centro Historico, only three blocks walk to Zócalo. Glamorous rooms with two queen beds surround spacious outdoor courtyards featuring an oversized jacuzzi hot tub. Relax indoors – in our shared lounge – or outdoors while enjoying the complimentary breakfast or getting some work done on our always-up, blazing-fast Wi-Fi network. Take in the highlights of the city year-round with in-room heating and AC.

Opened in March ’23, HOLT has transformed this 120-year-old family home into a chic boutique hotel dedicated to the memory of Margarita Figueroa, the grandmother of the house.

Two types of rooms are available – three with a king bed and three with two queen beds – all with en suite bathrooms. Our rooms present with locally-made custom furniture, sophisticated finishes, and 14-foot ceilings. Air conditioning & heating, a 50″ SmartTV, and a dedicated workspace round out the offerings of each room. This listing is for rooms with two queen beds.

Guests will appreciate the two open spaces, and the primary courtyard showcases an oversized outdoor dining table to seat all of HOLT’s guests. The eight-person hot tub jacuzzi in the rear courtyard invites you to take a dip.

Guests are treated to daily complimentary breakfast prepared in a traditional Oaxaquena style. In addition to the guest rooms, the front of the hotel features a shared living and dining room, ideal for taking breakfast and mingling with other well-traveled visitors. We provide professional cleaning and disinfection service before every stay.

The internet connection is unmatched in Oaxaca. The hotel boasts a mesh Wi-Fi network distributed by the best devices in the world, Ubiquiti UniFi. Running at 500mb/s download speed with 99.9% uptime, our property possesses top internet access for all your devices, no matter your work.

Located in the heart of the Oaxaca de Juarez, HOLT’s Hotel De Mi Independencia is just a short stroll away from Zócalo, making it a perfect location for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the extensive history and cultural offerings of Oaxaca de Juárez.

We provide professional cleaning and disinfection service before every stay. Mid-stay cleaning is available for a fee upon explicit written request from guests’ post-booking confirmation.

Ioana Holt, co-founder, COO, and Head of Design for HOLT, served as the sole designer and general contractor for Hotel De Mi Independencia. In her artist statement, Mrs. Holt describes her inspiration for her design to bring the property to life as “the fashionista grandma, never caught with a hair out of place. She’s so chic and cool, she’s bold, she’s lived enough to learn to embrace all she loves, and all those things fit together because of her.” She continues, “Each corner is a postcard to a decade of her life… There is joy and playfulness and comfort in each room. There is also awe and excitement.”

Globally, HOLT is known for its magical designs in unique residential and hotel spaces enhanced with around-the-clock customer service and concierge services to meet their international guests’ needs.

Interaction with Guests

HOLT Hotel De Mi Independencia is a contactless hotel, meaning we do not have a traditional front desk. Guests will check-in online prior to arrival to gain access to HOLT’s Boarding Pass, which gives guests entry to the hotel and their rooms, and all the information they need to make their trip an enjoyable one.

Around the property during most working hours is HOLT’s cleaning staff. HOLT staff may enter rooms without guest approval to clean and maintain the rooms and property, as is standard procedure in all hotels.

HOLT’s Guest Experience team is reachable 24/7 by message, phone, SMS, and email.

Guest Access

Guests have private use of their bedroom and bathroom during their stay. Guests will be given private, unique door codes for their stay, and bedroom closets also have locks on them. The common areas such as the patios, the hot tub, and the dining room are shared with other guests. HOLT’s housekeeping staff will be on-site during daytime hours to ensure high-quality service throughout your stay. In the event of an emergency, HOLT reserves the right to enter the guest rooms without prior guest approval.

The Neighborhood

HOLT Hotel De Mi Independencia is located right in the heart of the Centro Historico of Oaxaca, just 3 blocks away from the famous Zocalo, and within a walking distance from the most important tourist destinations in the city. Restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, parks, churches, bars, and shops – everything is located right outside your door.

Getting Around

Given the perfect location, we recommend our guests to get to know the center on foot. If you need a ride somewhere, taxis are readily available at all hours. If you are driving to the city or plan to rent a car, there are multiple open paid car parks in the surrounding blocks.

Other Things to Note

Hot tub rules: Guests who do not follow the instructions to use the hot tub properly and damage it will be subject to a USD 500 fine. The hot tub rules are shown in the last photo of the listing and are present in the property.

All guests must sign a HOLT rental agreement, submit identification & provide contact details before arrival to receive HOLT’s Boarding Pass with check-in and property information. HOLT reserves the right to request a copy of a government-issued ID for each guest in the reservation.

The property has a CCTV security camera on the exterior of the property with a view of the entrance. In addition, there are security cameras on the patios, dining room, and kitchen to ensure the safety of all our guests. There are no recording devices in the bedrooms or private areas. All recordings are deleted after 30 days.

If you are booking for commercial purposes, please notify us in advance with details of your use of the property, as terms and pricing may vary.

We provide professional cleaning and disinfection service before every stay. Mid-stay cleaning is available for a fee upon explicit written request from guests’ post-booking confirmation.

As much we love your furry friends, we cannot accommodate pets in our rooms. We cannot host guests arriving with pets.