Condesa DF

"How did it strike you on arrival?The hotel is set in a French neoclassical building, adjacent to Parque España, one of the city's most delightful parks. A classic car art installation by the Mexican visual artist Betsabeé Romero is permanently parked outside, making the hotel easy to spot. Inside, modern interior design by India Mahdavi beautifully contrasts the building's Art Nouveau bones. Nice. What’s the crowd like?As one of the city's original lifestyle hotels, Hotel Condesa DF has a loyal following of (now older) trendsetters, who've been coming to the hotel since it opened in 2005. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Standard rooms are quite small for two people. The suites, however, are extremely spacious. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The beds are comfortable, with fluffy, white duvets. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?There are deliciously-scented Mexican bath amenities made from both honey and pollen. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Bathrooms in the regular rooms are on the smaller side but each one has a rain shower with generally good water pressure. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Room service: Worth it?Room service is available 24 hours a day from both the Japanese rooftop restaurant and the lobby-level Mexican restaurant, which sources fresh ingredients from the Arca Tierra farm in Xochimilco. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The rooftop Healthy Bar is perfect for fresh juice and park views in the morning. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?The rooftop soaking tub, replete with a water-shower feature, is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the city. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Guests who prefer lots of space may find the rooms on the smaller side, but you'll want to spend most of your time hanging in the cozy, well-designed common areas anyway." - Susannah Rigg