Valerie W.
Yelp
Ayyy caramba, were we spoiled at this wonderful gem of a hotel in Mexico's beautiful historic city center!! From our welcoming drinks when we first arrived to the incredibly helpful staff, to the super convenient, central location, the top of the line facilities, the gorgeous views, and all the little "extras," this was waaaaaaaaaay beyond our expectations!!
I lived and worked in (northern) Mexico for several years, and always went and stayed at super budget, MUY economico places, but figured, what the heck, after a nine year absence from one of my favorite "homes away from home," why not go for broke, especially when the exchange rate's in your favor and you're making it a second (third?) honeymoon to boot?!?
Some will say that you've got to stay in the chic, over-priced, cookie-cutter high-rise hotels in the fancier parts of the city, but if you don't stay in the Zocalo area (IMO) you'll NEVER get a taste of the good, the bad and the WONDERFUL of Mexico City. Just about any time of year is great in this area, but the Christmas to New Years week is not to be missed, and you've got a front seat to it here. I almost wished we had a room facing the Zocalo (main plaza) but we got a quieter one off of the inner courtyard, which probably worked out for the best. We sprang for the king sized bed and the Jacuzzi (!!) which meant a weird, "open air" bathroom, but got used to going semi "al fresco!!" So many extras, including a nice welcome note and nightly turn-in service with a candy from the management, free bottled water and apples, and excellent concierge service any time, day or night!! Try the roof-top restaurant buffet for breakfast. It's pricey, but with a BEAUTIFUL view, and the traditional fare will fill you up for a full day of your wanderings around this wonderful, terrible, unforgettably AWESOME city!!