Colima 71 Casa de Arte Hotel
Hotel · Roma Norte ·
Minimalist hotel with contemporary art, private balconies, and artisan pastries
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Colima 71, col. , Del, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
Minimalist hotel with contemporary art, private balconies, and artisan pastries
Colima 71, col. , Del, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
"For contemporary art enthusiasts, a stay at Colima 71 in the Roma Norte neighborhood is ideal. Designed by the famed Mexican architect Alberto Kalach—who is best known for his design of private homes and boutique hotels along the Oaxacan coast—the brutalist-style property melds elemental materials with the tree-lined natural surroundings of the neighborhood. When guests first enter, they’re greeted by a lobby with velvet furnishings and a floor-to-ceiling installation of black-and-white photography by the artist Iñaki Bonilla. Further inside is another sculpture, this one by Guatemalan artist Darío Escobar made from found objects like bicycle tires and steel. It matches the aesthetic of the steel and glass elevator that takes guests up to the floors host to 16 apartment-style suites. Within each are refined furnishings and well-equipped kitchens that make the suites perfect for extended stays in the area. Though the property doesn’t have a restaurant, guests are offered direct-to-suite delivery of morning pastries and specialty coffee." - Michaela Trimble
"Tucked away in Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s most lively corners, this former school is the area’s latest minimalist refuge with a focus on contemporary art. Famed Mexican architect Alberto Kalach led a local design team that transformed the property into a spacious hotel with 16 residential-style studios. In the cozy lobby, there’s a floor-to-ceiling photography installation by Iñaki Bonillas. Just beyond, in the courtyard, is the next showpiece: a hollow latticework steel structure by Sofía Táboas, another globally renowned Mexican artist. The staircase is adorned with a suspended sculpture made of bicycle tires, stainless steel, and brass by Guatemalan provocateur Darío Escobar. Most rooms have outdoor balconies, white oak bed frames draped in Portuguese cotton linens, and kitchens stocked with ceramics produced by Indigenous communities in Oaxaca. Colima 71 blends a boutique hotel with aspects of a serviced apartment building—so it doesn’t have a restaurant, but there are treats. A barista drops by to deliver coffee made with beans from Chiapas and heartier dishes such as ricotta-and-guava-stuffed rolls from Panadería Rosetta, an acclaimed bakery by Rosetta’s Elena Reygadas, who was voted the world’s best female chef in 2023. For evenings, there’s an honesty bar—made from emerald marble imported from Iran—stocked with Mexico’s top tequilas and mezcals." - Susannah Rigg
"A peaceful pocket in Roma Norte designed by Alberto Kalach, celebrated for its use of natural materials and an aesthetic of earthy tones; the 16 simple, sleek rooms include private balconies and wooden screens. The hotel showcases notable craftsmanship throughout, from a green marble bar counter to a latticework installation by Sofía Táboas and a towering sculptural piece by Darío Escobar made from brass, bicycle tires, and stainless steel." - Mary Holland
"Why book? Ideal for travelers who desire the perks of a boutique hotel but the hands-off experience of a home rental, Colima71 in the desirable Roma Norte neighborhood is a refined, minimalist respite that celebrates the city’s top contemporary artists. Set the scene Space is a luxury in Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s top areas to dine and imbibe, which is exactly why the city-hopping creative set arrives at this boutique hotel — to be in the heart of it all while also enjoying a refined architectural property with plenty of spaces to relax. When guests first enter the hotel, they’re greeted by a floor-to-ceiling photography installation by the contemporary artist Iñaki Bonilla, set below a series of cozy cream and olive velvet chairs perfect for enjoying an afternoon coffee. To access the two studios and 14 minimalist suites, guests arrive at a glass and metal escalator and central staircase, where a suspended sculpture made of bicycle tires, stainless steel, and brass by the artist Darío Escobar waits. Just beyond, in the hotel’s courtyard, guests can also admire a latticework piece designed by artist Sofía Taboas: a hollow steel structure emulating the Art Deco style of the window grates found in the classic houses in Colonia Roma. The backstory Designed by Alberto Kalach — perhaps the most renowned Mexican architect for his use of sustainable, natural materials like steel, clay, and concrete — this former townhouse is now the neighborhood’s latest boutique hotel, now replete with 16 residential-style rooms and works by Mexico’s top contemporary artists. The rooms Each of the 14 residential-style suites comes replete with fully-stocked kitchens and dining areas, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies overlooking bustling Colima Street or the hotel’s serene courtyard. The two studios offer kitchens and dining areas as well, but instead of balconies, they come with folding windows lined with hammocks. With interior design led by Nomah Studio and Karla Celerio, each space features a base of natural materials like marble and white oak bedframes draped in Portuguese linens and complimented by reading nooks made cozy with the shading of French tapestries. Food and drink A blend of a home rental and boutique hotel, Colima 71 doesn’t have a restaurant but does offer a morning treat: The property’s barista drops by each guest suite to deliver coffee sourced from Chiapas along with a basket of pastries like almond croissants and ricotta-and-guava-stuffed rolls sourced Panadería Rosetta, an acclaimed bakery by chef Elena Reygadads. For evenings, there’s an honesty bar for guests to explore Mexico’s top agave distillates, from tequilas to mezcals. The neighborhood/area Roma Norte is one of the most energetic areas of Mexico City, alive with the city’s top shops, restaurants, and bars. Staying here is being in the heart of it all and having immediate access to some of the city’s top nightlife and even parks, as Plaza Rio de Janeiro is just around the corner. The service Available 24 hours a day, the hotel’s front desk team is on standby to guide travelers on where to explore, eat, and drink in the neighborhood and beyond. For families Each room offers handcrafted wooden toys made by local Mexican artisans, as well as a sampling of Mexican candies for the entire family to try. Eco effort The hotel operates 70% on solar panels and reuses 50% of its water with the goal of achieving 100% water reuse by 2026. Accessibility The entire hotel is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, rooms, bathrooms, showers, and more. Anything left to mention? Because the hotel has no restaurant, that means you’re dining out for almost every meal except breakfast. But guests can buy groceries and keep them in their rooms and cook on the nights they need a rest from the bustle of the city." - Michaela Trimble
"Tucked away in Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s most lively corners, this former school is the area’s latest minimalist refuge with a focus on contemporary art. Famed Mexican architect Alberto Kalach led a local design team that transformed the property into a spacious hotel with 16 residential-style studios. In the cozy lobby, there’s a floor-to-ceiling photography installation by Iñaki Bonillas. Just beyond, in the courtyard, is the next showpiece: a hollow latticework steel structure by Sofía Táboas, another globally renowned Mexican artist. The staircase is adorned with a suspended sculpture made of bicycle tires, stainless steel, and brass by Guatemalan provocateur Darío Escobar. Most rooms have outdoor balconies, white oak bed frames draped in Portuguese cotton linens, and kitchens stocked with ceramics produced by Indigenous communities in Oaxaca. Colima 71 blends a boutique hotel with aspects of a serviced apartment building—so it doesn’t have a restaurant, but there are treats. A barista drops by to deliver coffee made with beans from Chiapas and heartier dishes such as ricotta-and-guava-stuffed rolls from Panadería Rosetta, an acclaimed bakery by Rosetta’s Elena Reygadas, who was voted the world’s best female chef in 2023. For evenings, there’s an honesty bar—made from emerald marble imported from Iran—stocked with Mexico’s top tequilas and mezcals. From $400. —Michaela Trimble" - CNT Editors
