Shaker-inspired boutique hotel with rooftop pool & cathedral views
Hotel Círculo Mexicano, República de Guatemala #20, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
"Transformed by Grupo Habita from a 19th-century townhome in Centro Histórico into a Shaker-inspired boutique hotel, this stay begins with a buzzing marketplace-style ground floor and rises to a chilled-out rooftop with an infinity pool, a Japanese soaking tub, and views of the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor. The 25 bedrooms are fitted with custom oak pieces and most have a contemplative terrace or balcony. I head to Comedor Mexicano for innovative takes on Mexican street snacks made with local, seasonal ingredients." - Alexis Mustri Guindi
"Known for creating Mexico’s trendiest boutique properties, the hotel developer Grupo Habita transformed this 19th-century townhome in Centro Histórico into a Shaker-inspired boutique hotel. The result is Circulo Mexicano, which begins with a buzzing marketplace-style ground floor and moves up to the chilled-out rooftop with an infinity pool, Japanese soaking tub, and views of sights like the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Templo Mayor. The 25 bedrooms are fitted with custom oak pieces, and most have their own contemplative terrace or balcony. Head to the restaurant, Comedor Mexicano, for innovative takes on Mexican street snacks made with local, seasonal ingredients." - Susannah Rigg, Michaela Trimble
"If travelers seek to experience the iconic sites of Centro Historic, there’s no better boutique property to stay in the city. Located on the cobbled pedestrian street in downtown Mexico City, this property—first built as a 19th-century townhome and the former residence of the late photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo—feels like staying at a minimalist bazaar. On the ground floor are a series of shops, a courtyard seafood restaurant, and a cantina-style bar called Itacate del Mar for takeaway snacks. Above are the 25 Shaker-style guest suites, each replete with oakwood furnishings produced by the design studio La Metropolitana and some with exposed brick Catalan vault ceilings. But perhaps the property’s most incredible feature is the rooftop, host to an infinity pool, cocktail bar, and heated dipping tub. It also has one of the best views in the city: an unobstructed vista of Catedral Metropolitana, Palacio Nacional, and the Templo Mayor museum." - Michaela Trimble
"A striking 25‑room boutique arranged around a central patio, this historic‑center refuge becomes especially appealing in summer thanks to its rooftop terrace and swimming pool." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Opened in July 2020 by Grupo Habita in Centro Histórico, Círculo Mexicano occupies a beautifully restored 19th-century residential building designed by Ambrosi Etchegaray that blends minimalist modern aesthetics with cultural heritage. The hotel’s 25 Shaker-inspired rooms offer a serene retreat, its ground floor houses curated shops and a mercado with dining led by Gabriela Cámara, and the rooftop—featuring a pool, bar, and restaurant—serves sweeping city views and a rotating menu of modern Mexican cuisine alongside excellent mezcal-based cocktails." - Lauren Mowery