Zona Rosa is one of the main entertainment and nightlife districts in Mexico City. It’s home to a lot of the city’s gay bars, nightclubs, and adult shops. If you’re looking for some place close to the action to crash after a long night so you can recharge for the next one, you absolutely want to stay in Zona Rosa. If you’re legitimately looking for a good night’s rest, you may want to search farther afield. If you do seek out Zona Rosa lodging, here are some of the best places to do it.
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Room Mate Valentina
Room Mate Valentina is a unique hotel, with a kitschy, retro ‘70s pop-art vibe to it, belying its modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. It’s sort of like the space station from 2001: A Space Odyssey had a baby with an Andy Warhol painting. You’re located close to Chapultepec park. You’re also located close to a lot of dance clubs, so this is definitely a hotel best-suited for the nocturnal. Guests have recommended staying on higher floors to get away from the hoopla when you’re trying to sleep. Management seems to know the crowd they’re catering to—the “breakfast” buffet stays open all the way to noon. -
Four Seasons Mexico City
With 240 rooms and suites in one of the trendiest parts of town, the Four Seasons Mexico City is one of the top hotel destinations in the city. They also have a well-regarded Italian restaurant, a gastropub, a British barber shop, and a “pre-Hispanic wellness spa.” Wi-Fi is complimentary in the accommodations, which are stylishly appointed with lots of neutrals, marble bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Do note that guest complaints included slow service and a lack of coffeemakers in the rooms, however. -
Mexico City Marriott Reforma
Located on the Zona Rosa side of Paseo de la Reforma, the Marriott offers classic comfort. All guests have access to the pool and fitness center, and guests whose rooms include access to the Executive Suite get breakfast and hors d'oeuvres, as well. It’s hard to get much closer to attractions like the Angel of Independence or the Museum of Anthropology, and, in a hotel this large, neighborhood noise probably isn’t going to be an issue the way it is in a smaller hotel or hostel. -
Hostal Boutique La Tercia
Hostal Boutique La Tercia is one of the top-rated hostels in the neighborhood. People love the location—central to everything, but surprisingly quiet. You can get a bed here for as little as $11. The downside is the service. Guests consistently complained about reservations not being honored, and the general consensus is that the more expensive rooms aren’t necessarily worth it. If you don’t mind a relatively bare-bones experience, though, you really can't beat the price. -
Hotel Geneve Ciudad de Mexico
Hotel Geneve Ciudad de Mexico is an institution. The hotel opened in 1907, and it made waves in its early years with a lot of “firsts”—the first hotel to offer lodging for unaccompanied single women, for instance. The first establishment in the country to sell sandwiches. Today they continue that tradition of innovative service while also looking to their own history—the place incorporates elements of décor and works of art from their early days, and these period details make the hotel as visually unique as it is inviting.
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