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Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful rooftop retreat above Mexico City's bustling streets, where attentive service creates a welcome contrast to urban energy

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Downtown Mexico, a Design Hotels member, offers sophisticated accommodations in the city's core. Guests enjoy continental breakfast at the Lobby restaurant before heading to the rooftop pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €238
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite (Revolution (KSTE))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Colonial King (MI - KING))

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Colonial Queen (MI - QUEN))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite (Independence (MI - ESTE))

Studio Suite (Independence (MI - ESTE))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Mexico City, Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels is near a metro station. Palacio de Bellas Artes and Chapultepec Castle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include National Palace and Zócalo. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Auditorio Nacional. Visit our Mexico City travel guide
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Isabel La Catolica 30, Mexico City, CDMX, 6010

What's nearby

  • MexicoCity_TorreLatinoamericana_501748_08
    Torre Latinoamericana
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Exterior Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, Latin America.
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes or Palace of Fine Arts, a symbol of Mexico
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 0_dv604023
    Zócalo
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Palace
    National Palace
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station
    5 min drive
  • Allende Station
    5 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Centro Refrescante Coca Cola
    2 min walk
  • Azul Historico
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • El Rey del Pavo
    3 min walk
  • Pirates Burgers
    1 min walk

About this property

Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury upscale hotel near Torre Latinoamericana
Located close to Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral, Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Lobby, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby
  • Terraza

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Downtown
Downtown Hotel Mexico City
Downtown Mexico City
Downtown
Mexico, Of Design Hotels
Downtown Mexico a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels Mexico City
Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel Mexico City

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels on 9 Apr 2026 start from €238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for USD 13.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Historic Center, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Torre Latinoamericana, Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes. National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Allende Station is 5 minutes by foot and Zocalo Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 460 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

ARTURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I suggested on our last nite that breakfast plates should be pre-heated especially that mornings are pretty chilly. On the morning we left, I got a nice surprise with an omelette, fried beans and sautéed zucchini with corn on a hot plate! Just the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

lia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ranvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Downtown Hotel Mexico, was fantastic. Great location in the hub of the city, a short walk to the main square & cathedral. The hotel is in a historic building, which has a lively vibe with 2 restaurants in its coutyard. For more of a relaxing atmosphere, head to the rooftop bar & pool, which have great views of the rooftops. Staff were extremely friendly & helpful, with the hotel in great condition, clean, given the age of the historic building. If you are after a quiet retreat, it may not be your cup of tea, but we loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the historic centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical property with spacious rooms and a lot of style. Excellent restaurant and boutique shops in the same building. Friendly and accommodating service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property; hundreds y hundreds of years old beautifully restored with professional y friendly service
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why you should stay here. You appreciate interior design and architecture. You would like to be in the Centro historico district. Azul historico restaurant is downstairs. You would like a romantic stay. You like a perfect Mexican breakfast on a beautiful terrace. You like a property where the staff treat you well. You need a chance to relax at a rooftop pool with bar service. Why you shouldn’t stay here . You value peace and quiet. It’s in the epicenter of activity. Even though it’s an oasis, the speakers blare music from the street all day. If I were the owners of this hotel, I would pay the store on the street to turn it down. I was laughing to myself how this beautiful and charming property is a victim to a small business in the street that thinks loud music lures customers. But, It was quiet at night, so no big deal to me. Would stay here again! The people that work there are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent old building, sympathetically and well fitted out. Breakfast included is top quality. Perfect Mexico City base.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, exceptional rooftop pool and bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is located close to a few historical sights and looks very nice. The breakfast was also great. Sadly, there were a few issues - the swimming pool area was closed one of the days, the sink in my room didn't drain properly, there was noisy construction on site one night that went on past midnight and the AC didn't work well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

The building is beautiful. The staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were comfortable. We loved the breakfast with lots of different options. The pool area was very nice and relaxing and the roof terrace was really cool. It's a pretty small hotel, but that gives it a nice atmosphere. The location was right in the middle of the historical center and close to the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the middle of central part of the city, very clean. Amazing ambience. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building in the heart of centro histórico. Would stay here again. Only con is the loud noise from the AC and the hotel is a bit too dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & stay! LOVE that the hotel has shops and restaurant (make sure you make reservations). The only suggestion to hotel is to give guests more light options in room. It was quite dark. Other than that, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so beautiful—a real gem in the heart of the historic area of M. City. Our suite was so sexy—very much exceeded our expectations. My only criticism was the AC was loud (fan needs to be calibrated—sounded like it was rubbing something) and it didn’t seem to do much cooling. But, we kept the windows open to the outside and luckily it wasn’t too hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is historic and has an incredible mural. Also the wall garden with the bicycle was amazing. The breakfast was delicious. There are also great stores on th premises.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a beautiful ancient house in the centre of historic Mexico city. The courtyard with its restaurant is the real gem of the property. Staff was attentive and helpful. Our room was very spacious with a balcony over the street and a super comfy bed with the softest bed sheets. It was truly a luxurious stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Modern, well appointed rooms with high ceilings but no window except the door - it is like sleeping in a tomb. Nice rooftop bar and pool, but pool not exclusive to hotel patrons and on the weekend, it was full of young people standing in pool and drinking (with glassware). Open public access to hotel floor - someone banged on our door late at night, Nice restaurant with beautiful candles in trees in courtyard entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Downtown Hotel

I travel to Mexico often and this cdmx visit was my 4th time there but first time at Downtown hotel. Great cheaper spot if you want to stay in the center. Rooftop pool was fabulous as was the rooms. Everything clean and well kept. Free breakfast was fantastic! Special thanks to Luis my daily breakfast server…kind, professional, and helpful person! Check out Downtown Hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Love DOWNTOWN!

The physical hotel is impressive! High ceiling, open space, very clean and easy to get around. I would only suggest a little more lighting by the stairs and elevator—it’s safe but just dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice and well located, and the breakfasts are tasty. The rooms are a little on the dark side…an extra light would be handy. Most annoyingly, we booked the hotel for its pool, only to be unable to use it one night as the hotel had leased the area to a DJ, and it was not available to use for guests. Poor form. Then for the other nights, they undertook their annual maintenance, so it was also off limits. Why they chose to do this during summer is a mystery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in downtown Mexico in an historical building; amazing room, bed & pillow so comfortable, great rooftop with pool and jacuzzi If you are looking for a unique experience in the old part of Mexico you must go!! Be aware that if you want to visit other areas of the city you will have to take a cab, so you can stay there for 1 or 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, but needs more light!

Nice location. Very chic. Excellent breakfast in a beautiful old palacio, with friendly staff. The room was very chic, but it was very dimly lit. This is very challenging for a traveler--making it harder to find things in a room. It was even dimly lit in the bathroom--not friendly for a woman. This trend also extended to the check-in desk and even the restaurant within the building (which was beautiful, but unaffiliated with the hotel).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic boutique hotel. Centrally located. Very convenient. Bess a little short! Room a little stuffy. Would be very warm during summer months. Accommodates a late check out which was very helpful. Architecturally beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024