Hotel Carlota

"With only 36 rooms, Hotel Carlota is a gorgeous urban balance of past and future. Conceptualized by the architect Javier Sánchez and the Concept Design studio headed by Ignacio Cadena, Hotel Carlota is the most intimate and beautiful hotel in Cuauhtémoc: each room has unique pieces of contemporary Mexican art that perfectly match the unique furniture from La Metropolitana. The restaurant offers organic and sustainable meals by chef Joaquin Cardoso, which you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch." - Arlette Go

"How did it strike you on arrival?Brick, metal, concrete, and wood give this hotel a contemporary, urban feeling. As does the location, near Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma. Nice. What’s the crowd like?The hotel attracts groups of 20-somethings and couples in their 30s and 40s. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Each of the 36 rooms has a slightly different design, but all of them echo the hotel’s contemporary vibe. Standard rooms have lower ceilings and smaller windows, so if you prefer lots of light, spring for one of the 10 rooms with a terrace. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Standard rooms are only outfitted with double beds; couples who don’t like to snuggle should consider upgrading to a suite with a king bed. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?If you’re traveling with kids, note that rooms have complimentary Mexican candies and toys. The minibar also has bars of Mexican chocolate, cigarettes, chewing gum, and mezcal. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Bathrooms have L’Occitane amenities and a contemporary-meets-old-school vibe (think trendy concrete sinks alongside pull-chain toilets). Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?The free Wi-Fi works well. Room service: Worth it?Room service is provided until 11 p.m. from the on-site restaurant, Casa Kun. The menu focuses on seafood-forward dishes prepared by chef Fernando Martínez Zavala. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.Early risers and light sleepers take note: The hotel centers around a pool, which is a great place to relax after a day of sightseeing but it can sometimes be noisy. The restaurant and bar, also at the center of the hotel, stay open until 11 p.m. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?I won't soon forget the impressive design and the small details in the bedrooms, like Mexican candies and L’Occitane bath amenities—nor the noise, which can lead to sleepless nights. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If you are into design and a heavy sleeper then definitely stay here. Otherwise, think twice." - Susannah Rigg

"This 36-room design hotel near Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma is packed with personalized touches. Room service comes courtesy of chef Fernando Martínez Zavala, who focuses on seafood-forward dishes. You won’t soon forget the impressive design and the small details in the bedrooms, like Mexican candies and L’Occitane bath amenities. But light sleepers, take note: The pool restaurant/bar is at the center of the property and stays open until 11 p.m. In other words? Pack earplugs." - Susannah Rigg, Michaela Trimble

"A hotel with 36 rooms, one of the larger members of Hoteles de Barrio." - Brooke Porter Katz