All the wonderful things you read in reviews of the Mystic are spot on -- it's clean, the staff is friendly and attentive, the rooms are small yet comfortable with the most important needs (comfort, safety, and cleanliness) attended to, and the overall vibe is fabulous. Plus, the breakfast is far beyond the usual continental breakfasts at most hotels. The details of the decor are well thought out and pleasing to the eye while providing comfort as well.
For a woman traveling alone without a car, the neighborhood was not ideal in the later PM, especially after a 12+hour travel day, when it came to getting dinner. While there was a restaurant (with good on-line reviews) across the street, one would one would want their senses to be at most alert, since there are a lot of homeless wandering the area. Although not ordinarily a deterrent, one would want to have their full wits about them and still could use Uber Eats to have food delivered.
For the one-night stay I was there, it was the perfect place in spite of this one detail. The next day, I comfortably walked from the hotel the short distance to Meow Wolf -- a must see! -- and to Kakawa Chocolate House's local site in the area (original shop still on Paseo de Peralta), which is always a yummy delight for chocolate lovers. I went twice, before and after my visit to Meow Wolf.
For those with cars, it's ideally situated near major highways and close to the airport. It's also a more affordable price than downtown hotels and B&Bs