Hotel Gillow in Mexico City??
Jun 6th, 2001, 06:42 AM
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Hotel Gillow in Mexico City??
Has anyone stayed at the Hotel Gillow, near the Zocolo in Mexico City? A friend and I are going to MC in July and this hotel has been recommended by several guidebooks. <BR> <BR>There's nothing like first-hand, Fodorite info and I'd be appreciative of any info or any other good, safe, inexpensive (under $40) lodging suggestions. <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR>Sandy
Jun 6th, 2001, 02:24 PM
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I'm not familiar with the Gillow, but I'm not sure I would recommend staying in the Zocalo area at night. Although the Zocalo is the heart of historic Mexico, the area really empties out at night. We weren't comfortable walking after dark there, and the restaurants were few and far between. I always like the Maria Christina, on Rio Lerma across Reforma from the Zona Rosa. Clean, colonial charm, very convenient neighborhood, and rooms in the $35-$50 range.
Jun 8th, 2001, 01:39 PM
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Thanks Marilyn and Smitty, <BR> <BR>We'd love to stay at the Maria Cristina but it's out of our budget range, we need something more in the $30-$40 category. <BR> <BR>We've traveled independently all over the world and quite a bit in Central/South America so we're not nervous travelers. <BR> <BR>I think we might go ahead and try the Gillow, it has been recommended by Frommer's, Fodor's, Let's Go, Rough Guide. <BR> <BR>Thanks for your advice, <BR>Sandy <BR>Sandy
Jun 11th, 2001, 08:06 AM
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Never stayed at the Hotel Gillow, but have stayed at the Hotel Catedral, which is directly behind The Cathedral on the zocalo. I believe that we paid $40 U.S. when we were there last year. Our room had a magnificent view of the dome of the church that is beautiful at night. The food in the restaurant is good too.
