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Fodor's Expert Review One Ciudad de México Alameda

Juarez 88, Mexico City, Quintana Roo, 06600, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico See on Map

A central location across from the Alameda Central is the main selling point for this serviceable hotel, opened in March 2014. Catering to business travelers on a budget, this property features cordial service and clean, functional rooms decorated with black-and-white historical photographs and pops of bright colors, plus parquet floors and marble baths. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the simple Ikea-style café area on the ground floor, where the carnivalesque music of the city's ever-present organ grinders wafts in from the street; a small outdoor patio off the lobby with a (fake) ivy-covered wall is a nice place to sit and work, while taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.

room

Small but tidy and modern. Ask for one not facing the street or noise could be an issue.

bathroom

Well-designed for their tiny size.

lobby

Bright and welcoming, with several tables and chairs ideal for catching up on emails in a more spacious environment than your room.

dining

Complimentary breakfasts are crowded but the staff keeps everything well-stocked. No other on-site dining is available after breakfast.

LOCATION

Getting Around

While conveniently located, neighboring Alameda Park can be a bit shady at night, so take cars after dark. Traffic in the Centro Histórico can be dense, so walking is your best bet.

Restaurants

Mercado San Juan (12-minute walk) is a traditional market specializing in exotic and imported ingredients; market stands offer tacos with fillings like armadillo and scorpion. Meson del Cid (4-minute walk) has for decades been considered one of the city's best Spanish restaurants. Tortas El Cuadrilátero (10-minute walk) is a wrestling-themed torta stand that's fun for kids.

Bars

El Bósforo (6-minute walk) is one of the city's coolest mezcal bars. Located in the area's small Chinatown, Cantina El Tío Pepe is a classic old-school cantina.

WHY WE LIKE IT

A great bargain option for the area. The location on the edge of the Centro Histórico gives better proximity to trendy Juárez and Roma Norte neighborhoods than other Centro hotels.

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Casual
Central
$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 55-5130–0030

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