Given Polanco's status as a hub for high-end shopping and fashion, it's no surprise that some of the nicest hotels in the city are located here. But that doesn't mean that you have to shell out a ton of money to stay in the neighborhood. The neighborhood's popularity means that it's packed with hotels of all types.
Los Alcobas
Los Alcobas offers rooms, suites and a penthouse right on President Masaryk Avenue, the main shopping hub of the neighborhood and arguably the city. It also boasts two of the best restaurants around, Anatol and Dulce Patria, right here in the hotel. Its 35 guest spaces were designed by the firm Yabu Phushelberg and are inviting, yet modern. Rosewood furniture, marble bathrooms, and an entertainment system by Bose round out the accommodations. A "personal host" takes care of concierge duties while arranging for other people to do spa treatments and even draw a custom bath for you.
Residencia Polanco
Residencia Polanco offers suites with traditional decor, kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast, all for about $50 a night. The service is impeccable, and while the hotel isn't right on Presidente Masaryk, it's still only about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the action, which is probably worth what you're saving. If you're looking for elaborate pampering as part of the Polanco experience, this probably isn't for you. But if you're willing to put in a few steps in order to save a few dollars (not to mention supporting a local business), this might be a good choice for you.
J W Marriott Hotel Mexico City
This five-star hotel boasts large rooms, marble bathrooms, and a helpful, friendly staff. It's definitely more business-oriented but in a high-end sort of way. If you're looking to hold a conference or something similar, they're in a great position to do that—both in terms of their accommodations and their location. The downside, of course, is that you're paying a little more than usual, and you're not particularly getting any of the local flavor. That said, this is a nice Marriott, with all that brand name entails.
W Mexico City
W Hotels is a sort of boutique chain, and the W Mexico City offers a unique, artsy place to stay in a unique, artsy neighborhood. Rooms offer fantastic views on one side and striking wall-sized art on the other. Rainforest showers, iPod docks, white walls, cool colors, and neon beds feel, if not quite like something from the future, perhaps something from a late-1960s vision of the future.
Hyatt Regency Mexico City
Hyatt Regency is, like the Marriott, part of a chain that's a little pricier, a little higher-end, and not particularly unique to Mexico. However, the service and amenities do have a personal touch, in spite of having 755 guest rooms and suites to manage. An indoor pool and an outdoor sundeck are on the third floor. The breakfast buffet is routinely singled out for praise. And while the Hyatt is more expensive than a lot of places in Mexico City, guests have pointed out that it's a lot cheaper than, say, the Park Hyatt.
