By chance, during a vacation in Mexico City, I visited Queretero for one night to see a concert. The Holiday Inn Express was the nicest surprise! It is new, sparkling clean, efficient in every way and the kitchenette/ bar area is perfect for a longer stay. This hotel adjoins the very nice Holiday Inn through a back gate giving you access to the family friendly, huge yard, pool and good restaurant. Although Holiday Inn Express is on a busy highway, the room was very quiet with exceptionally comfortable beds.
The staff was helpful in every way and arranged for cabs whenever needed. There is also Uber in Queretero. Holiday Inn Express is at least a 10 min cab ride into the historic downtown area, but for some travelers this is a plus because there is very easy access to the hotel from the freeway and the airport. Queretero , where the declaration of Mexican Independence was signed, is a rapidly expanding city between Mexico City and northern cities such as San Miguel de Allende.