Absolutely the best of service at this hotel. Every single staff member was honestly gracious,…read morehelpful beyond any other 5 star hotel we've ever been to. We were there for 3 nights to supplant another hotel. This is a contemporary Polanco hotel, not a quirky Condesa hotel, (which we normally like), but we opted for great AC, king bed, great breakfast, etc.

First time staying at this hotel while on business trip with a side of museum visits (Soumaya and…read moreAnthropology). This is the best hotel I've stayed at in CDMX on approximately 30+ trips here. This includes the W (nope), Westin (uh-uh), Sheraton (chaos, if there's a demonstration - and there usually is one ongoing), even the St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott - all too stuffy. Santiago from NJ, by way of the NYU Shanghai campus, was excellent and almost everyone here speaks English perfectly. I felt like I was in NYC, except that the service was better and the staff was much more accommodating. Breakfast was included, nothing spectacular, but everything was solid, good coffee, fresh fruit, fresh pastries, good jams and yogurt. Perfect, light start to the day. The room was not big, but well laid out with every amenity, refrigerator, beverages, Nespresso machine, bottled water and a selection of assorted snacks - all complimentary (except alcohol, unnecessary with all the good bars nearby). The gym was literally situated in a single hotel room on the lower floor. It was tiny, but fully equipped for a one-person, HIIT session. The single issue was the incessant bass drone from the bar nearby. Earplugs didn't work because it wasn't possible to mask the low Hz frequency effectively. Every major museum was about a 25 minute stroll through scenic neighborhoods to get to. Some of the best restaurants (Nobu, Sylvestre) were around the corner. All in all this is probably the best place to stay in CDMX. If not for the bass from the bar, which was totally not the hotel's fault, this was probably the quietest hotel I've ever stayed in Mexico (no children or pets, I think, but not sure). No drunk teens shouting in the hallways - idyllic. About $500-$700/night depending on date. Totally worth it.

Very very packed on a weekend night, but somehow we were able to walk up and snag a spot after…read morewaiting for 10 minutes. We were originally placed in an awkward standing spot (which we were totally ok with) since it was a first come, first serve situation, however shortly after being placed there, a small table next to us got up and the lady told us we could sit there! I found that to be really nice considering usually they just stick you where you are placed. Cocktails were pretty good here too and I liked the vibe a lot from this place. Being right next to the Parque Rio de Janeiro is a treat. Beautiful area and places to see.

Si pudiera darle cero estrellas, lo haría. Normalmente no soy el tipo de persona que deja reseñas,…read morepero esta experiencia fue completamente inaceptable. Pagamos nuestras bebidas y, cuando me fui, una empleada me persiguió por toda una calle para preguntarme si iba a dejar propina. Entiendo que las propinas se agradecen, pero si no me gustó la bebida, no voy a dejar una gran propina. Aun así, después de que me alcanzó, le ofrecí dejarle una propina, y todavía tuvo el descaro de sonreír con sarcasmo y decir: "No, gracias". Entonces, ¿para qué perseguirme? Definitivamente no lo recomiendo. Además del mal servicio, las bebidas estaban aguadas. If I could give this zero I would, I'm never the kind of person to leave a review BUT we paid for our drinks and when I left I was chased down a whole street asking if I was going to leave a tip? I know a tip is appreciated but If I didn't like a drink I'm not going to leave a fat tip, once I offered to leave a tip once I was chased down the street she still had the nerve to smirk and say no thanks? So what was the point of chasing me down ?? Do not recommend at all, the drinks are watered down.

This is a colorful, diverse market in a nice neighborhood. I absolutely love browsing crafts and…read morerandom atypical souvenirs while traveling and this is the perfect spot to do so. There is also a little bar serving food and drinks. There are several shops within the market on two levels. There are also vendors selling items outside on the first floor. The prices vary, but most of the stuff upstairs seemed more high-end. The owner was very friendly and welcomed me and asked me how I found out about the market. I told him an Instagram travel influencer made it look like a cool place to stop in, and she was right!

Cute place buy totally overpriced. Seems to cater to naive tourists. For instance a sensitiva plant…read morethat I just bought in Xochimilco for $5 pesos, they sell it there for $50 - seriously exactly the same plant in the same pot. There is a cool cafeteria run by couple of chilean guys but so far they are not very good taking several orders and delivering to the terrace upstairs. The highlight of my visit was a band that played covers during the Saturday evening that I was there. This is a place to have a look, grab a coffee, listen to some music and get out. Savvy shoppers should not spend money there.

The museum was OK nothing amazing The inside of the Palacio…read morewasnt impressive neither. The outside was under renovation for FIFA event so it looks horrible It has a lot of modern art works. I personally didn't like it too much.

So when planning this trip to Mexico City-the wifey kept saying how she wanted to make sure we went…read moreto some Bellas Artes place that I had never heard of-so on our 1st unplanned day of the trip-I grabbed an Uber and we headed straight for Palacio de Bellas Artes. As soon as I saw the place I could instantly see why she was so excited.This place is a gorgeous majestic building. It's located right next to a very large park,Alameda Central and very close to the Zocalo. It's a very busy part of town-so be prepared for crowds outside of the building. Once inside it's a lot less crowded and this beautiful building is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. One thing I did not know about this beautiful art museum is that it is also Mexico City's most famous performing arts center as well. My wife told me about a very famous Juan Gabriel concert that was held there in the 90s.Through the years most of the most famous artists in Mexico have performed at Bellas Artes. Today we are here for the art as this is Mexico City's most famous art museum and after walking thru all 4 floors of the museum,one can definitely see why. Diego Rivera's most famous murals are housed in this museum and they are truly breathtaking.I truly felt proud of my Mexican heritage upon seeing these amazing works of art. Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros have many of their most famous pieces at this museum as well. Anyone looking for Frida Kahlo work though will be disappointed as her work is not permanently featured at this museum. Cost for admission to this museum is 95 Pesos Tuesday thru Saturday and free admission for everyone on Sundays.They are closed on Mondays. In closing,I 100% recommend all visitors to the amazing Mexico City's must make Palacio De Bellas Artes a must-visit destination.It is truly a gem of the city and one of the most memorable experiences the city has to offer.