The 19 Best Hotels in Mexico City
It’s an aesthete’s delight to book a hotel in Mexico City, a cosmopolitan capital known for its outstanding design and architecture. The options are vast, from minimalist respites and renovated mansions in the convivial Condesa and Roma Norte boroughs to upscale boutique hotels in Polanco, one of the city’s poshest districts. Then there’s the jacaranda-lined Paseo de la Reforma avenue, a bustling thoroughfare with some of the top names in hospitality, from Sofitel to Four Seasons. And don’t miss Centro Historico, where a night’s rest could mean sleeping in style at a restored 17th-century manor turned hotel. No matter which you choose, expect to find top-notch service at your home away from home in this vibrant megalopolis.
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Chris AmathotelSofitel Mexico City Reforma
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Readers' Choice Awards 2022The Sofitel Mexico City Reforma is a contemporary oasis to both imbibe and reset along Mexico City’s most enigmatic avenue. The property features 275 guest rooms, of which 56 are suites—for something truly special, book the Imperial Suite, which features floor-to-ceiling windows that look to the iconic Angel of Independence monument. The expansive urban spa (probably the best in the entire city) has a heated indoor pool, hot-cold dipping tubs, and both a steam and sauna room. But the real star of the property is Citizyn, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar that offers the perfect perch to view the city from above.
Octavia CasahotelOctavia Casa
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Hot List 2021In chi-chi Condesa, fashion designer Roberta Maceda has crafted a seven-room retreat that is a minimalist extension of her Octavia clothing line. On the ground floor, there’s a shoppable bronze rack of Maceda’s pieces, like crisp white button-up shirts. Upstairs, suites are dressed in neutral palettes, and named after things in the natural world, from walnut (nogal) and linen (lino) to earth (tierra) and bronze (bronce). The softest cotton-satin bedding comes, of course, from Octavia’s homeware line, while the rest of the studied interiors showcase other Mexican designers. There’s no restaurant, but breakfast is brought in from the local bakery, with sweet Mexican pastries such as conchas served with homemade hibiscus-and-ginger jam. In the evenings, it’s a short stroll to city favorites including Italian restaurant Lardo and natural wine bar Caiman.
Oscar HernandezhotelBrick Hotel
$$This is a sleek, design-forward option in the heart of Mexico City’s Colonia Roma, where everything the coveted neighborhood has to offer—from its shady 19th-century boulevards to the fresh pastries at Panadería Rosetta—is just steps away. Staying at an Airbnb might be the way to feel like a local here, but trotting up the Brick Hotel’s sweeping, palm-shrouded steps at the end of an evening leaves you feeling just as relevant. Reopened in 2019 (after an initial 2010 opening), the Brick is far more modern than the Belle Epoque architecture surrounding it suggests. But the building is steeped in its own history: The original house, or Gran Casona, that predated the hotel was built in the early 20th century from bricks shipped over from England to create a private estate for the original manager of the Bank of London and Mexico. Mexico City has no shortage of boutique and design hotels at this point, but few sit on quite as perfect a block as the Brick’s Calle Orizaba, one of the neighborhood’s main arteries.
José MargaleffhotelThe Alest Hotel
$Inspired by a fictitious tale of a roving British family of adventurers, The Alest brings a distinct sense of British hospitality to Polanco. Beyond a sleek façade, guests are greeted by a contemporary lobby and bar, where a white marble staircase leads to 19 sophisticated rooms and suites. The property’s restaurant, 45, is helmed by chef Fernando Martínez Zavala, who specializes in contemporary Mexican cuisine with a flair for international presentations. Adjacent to the restaurant is the ground-floor bar, which features a signature cocktail crafted by the mixologists at Limantour, often regarded as one of the best bars in Mexico City.
Javier CansecohotelUmbral, Curio Collection by Hilton
$Located in the heart of Centro Histórico, Hotel Umbral is an ideal outpost for art-driven travelers who seek to experience Mexico City’s aesthetic delights of past and present. The property is set within the renovated 19th-century Edificio España, and guests can see some of the original building’s most prominent features, including the stairway with stainless steel railings and a skylight-capped atrium with glass mosaic flooring. Of the hotel’s 59 guest rooms, 12 are suites that come equipped with plush sofas and vinyl record players for guests to enjoy during their stay. Each room also features artwork sourced from some of Mexico’s most interesting creatives, such as David Troice, Andrea Bores, and Disciplina Studio.
The St. Regis Mexico CityhotelThe St. Regis Mexico City
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2022It’s impossible to miss the sleek, 31-story high-rise on Paseo de la Reforma when looking at Mexico City’s skyline. And from inside the St. Regis Mexico City tower, the views are just as memorable, whether you're swimming in the 15th-floor pool, enjoying a meal at Diana, or sitting on your own private terrace. The service is top-notch from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, with butlers available 24/7 to every guest. Open since 2008, this family-friendly property in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood is in a good location for first-time visitors, with easy access to some of the city's most-visited landmarks, museums, and restaurants.
Casa TeohotelCasa TEO
$$Born as a space for Mexican chef Enrique Olvera to welcome his friends—visiting chefs from around the world—Casa Teo is now an exclusive bed and breakfast in the heart of Mexico City’s posh Polanco district. The property features an open-concept kitchen with a communal table, two minimalist suites, and an expansive art collection. Guests of the home have special access to Olvera’s culinary projects in the city, including a chance to secure priority access at Pujol, the top restaurant in Mexico City. The team can also arrange unique experiences for guests, including cooking classes or visits to the chinampas (floating farms) of nearby Xochimilco.
Circulo MexicanohotelCirculo Mexicano
$ | Hot List 2021Known for creating Mexico’s trendiest boutique properties, the hotel developer Grupo Habita transformed this 19th-century townhome in Centro Histórico into a Shaker-inspired boutique hotel. The result is Circulo Mexicano, which begins with a buzzing marketplace-style ground floor and moves up to the chilled-out rooftop with an infinity pool, Japanese soaking tub, and views of Centro Histórico sights: the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Templo Mayor. The 25 bedrooms are fitted out with custom oak pieces and most have their own contemplative terrace or balcony. Head to the courtyard Itacate del Mar restaurant for innovative takes on Mexican street snacks, the standout of which are the tostadas with tangy tuna or fried calamari topped with shiitake mushrooms.
Christian HoranhotelFour Seasons Hotel Mexico City
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Even though it’s set on busy Paseo de la Reforma, this name-brand luxury hotel delivers tranquil, boutique charms. Rooms are set around an interior courtyard, and you’re just a short distance from Chapultepec Park, offering respite from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Add to that all the other Four Seasons hallmarks—insanely comfortable beds, high-quality service, and wellness amenities like a pool, gym, and spa—and you’re guaranteed a memorable experience.
Chapi Chapo DesignhotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2022Whether sipping a cocktail at the Deco-inspired bar or watching the sunset from your private balcony 40 stories up, you’ll feel the city as a constant presence with a stay at this Ritz. The property occupies 13 floors of a 59-story tower that rises where the Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City’s grandest boulevard, meets the Bosque de Chapultepec, the city center’s green lung. The rooms themselves are spacious and tranquil, with marble-clad bathrooms and a subdued color palette of dusty blues and grays that allows the cityscape to play protagonist. Ninety percent of the rooms have private balconies offering panoramic views. The hotel’s on-site restaurant, Samos, serves a solid breakfast and, for lunch and dinner, unfussy Mediterranean food with a focus on local produce.
Gabriel CabrerahotelIgnacia Guesthouse
$Set behind an unassuming façade in the cobbled Roma Norte neighborhood, Ignacia Guesthouse attracts discerning travelers with an eye for design. The five guest suites are designed in a monochromatic color scheme, ranging from an all-gold suite with plush velvet furnishings to a sleek and modern all-black hideaway with a private French-door breakfast terrace. Each room comes with a private nook to enjoy the home’s central courtyard—and that’s where you’ll find most of the action. Guests gather in the patio at all hours, whether for coffee in the morning or cocktails during the daily (and complimentary) happy hour.
Casa GolianahotelCasa Goliana
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018The beautiful building stands out for its intricate stucco details and bright reddish-pink hue. As you enter, you’ll notice the tall ceilings and bright entrance—both inviting and visually arresting. Couples and solo travelers in their late 30s and early 40s appreciate the personalized service and boutique amenities. The eight rooms differ in decoration and layout but all offer a mix of period finishes and modern necessities. The detailed wallpaper and soft furnishings will make you feel like you’re in a turn-of-the-20th-century bourgeoise house.
Hotel CarlotahotelHotel Carlota
$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.
Undine PröhlhotelCondesa DF
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Gold List 2020Mexico City’s first design boutique hotel was cool before the capital was hot. Before international chefs made pilgrimages to Pujol to eat grasshopper and self-proclaimed foodies posted photos of mouthwatering tacos al pastor. And the fact is, 20 years in, Condesa DF is still—if not the shiniest or most elegant hotel—the coolest. In large part, this comes down to excellent design. Grupo Habita (the homegrown hospitality brand behind low-key Oaxacan beach retreat Hotel Escondido and retro-hip The Robey in Chicago) took a neoclassic, 1920s apartment building with arched windows and French balconettes and tapped Mexican architect Javier Sanchez and Iranian-French designer India Mahdavi to transform it. The pair created a space so contemporary it still feels trailblazing. Sleek metal shades close off the guest rooms from the open-air atrium. Mod, Jetsons-like furniture (a white semicircle-shaped leather couch, lacquered tables that look like Bishop chess pieces) paired with bold but spare hits of color, like turquoise walls and lemon-yellow chairs. The hotel, encircled by palms and pines and just a few steps from Parque España, one of the city’s prettiest squares where creatives stroll with their dogs mid-day and teenage couples steal kisses, is itself a retreat from the constant whirl of the surrounding megalopolis while still being in the middle of one of its liveliest neighborhoods. Of the five different room types, the corner suites with wrap-around terraces stand out, especially in the spring when the jacaranda trees erupt in a riot of purple. The vintage 1950s Chevy, which is permanently parked in front, is the sign that you—along with stylish Capitalinas dressed in oversized Carla Fernandez tunics who come to nibble some of the city’s best sushi on the now iconic rooftop bar—have arrived
Hotel HabitahotelHotel Habita
$$For more than 20 years, this OG design hotel has inhabited prime real estate on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, in Mexico City’s high-class Polanco neighborhood. The 1950s-era building has a clouded-glass facade that makes it instantly recognizable from the street. If you’re lucky, your minimalist room has a terrace. But if not, seek out the upstairs pool deck and terrace, which offer great daytime views and intimate, cozy vibes at night.
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Undine PröhlhotelDowntown Mexico
$History and modernity collide at this impressive design hotel, set in a converted 17th-century manor. Located just five minutes from Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square, Downtown Mexico is the perfect home base from which to explore the historic heart of the capital. But with just 17 rooms—all accented with clean-lined modern furniture, tall ceilings, and large windows—it’s also the perfect quiet escape from the crowded streets. Bonus points for the rooftop pool.
Ana Georgina AmpudiahotelNima Local House Hotel
$Privacy and location are just two of the main draws at this four-room hotel in Mexico City’s hipster-chic Roma neighborhood. Not only are you within walking distance of some of the city’s best restaurants and bars, but the boutique vibes and cozy rooms guarantee the comforts of home while traveling abroad. Bonus points for the personalized service that won’t let you forget you’re staying at a hotel and someone’s there to help.
MarriotthotelLas Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City
$$ | Gold List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023This Yabu Pushelberg-designed boutique hotel is all about luxurious, understated elegance. The busy street disappears as you step into the lobby and catch sight of the stunning spiral staircase, plush furnishings, just-right lighting, and fresh flowers. Luxuriate in the deep soaking tub found in each room, which looks simple from the outside but is outfitted with over-the-top hydrotherapy amenities.
Casa PanihotelCasa Pani
$First built in the 1960s by the architect Mario Pani as his private residence, Casa Pani has been revamped into a six-bedroom guesthouse ideal for aesthetes and cool kid creatives. The first four rooms are set in the main house (one suite includes the original fireplace); through an atrium and covered courtyard is the new annex, home to two more contemporary suites. Also in the main house is an all-white lounge decked in over a dozen works by the late American abstract painter James H. D. Brown. The property features a communal guest kitchen, but guests may want to take a quick stroll to Little Tokyo, an area known for harboring some of the city’s best Japanese ramen bars and coffee shops.
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