Condesa DF
Where:Mexico City
Why:Zona Maco, Mexico’s Citys Contemporary Art Fair, and a photo shoot.
When:April 9-18, 2013
Who:I traveled with my best friend NY photographer Abbey Drucker.
Hammam & Therme area.
My bed.
View from bed, terrace and sitting area.
The view from my room.
Conde – a hotel's best friend.
The Condesa DF store (filled with all Mexican products).
Mini bar – Mexican snacks in basket, white plastic pouch aka "play it safe" sexy time kit.
Magazine and the Room Book which is the Condesa Bible.
Roof & Hotel view.
Malin & Goetz products in the bathroom.
The entrance.
Highs & Lows
Location, location, location – right in the heart of Mexico City.
People watching.
Having Conde the hotel's dog greet you each day.
Due to the popularity of the hotel, noise can sometimes be a problem.
Boutique hotel = small bathroom.
Delish food, but would have been nice to see the menu change.
Important Bits
- Type
Luxury Boutique
- Vibe
Art meets commerce oasis.
- Location
In the heart of the Condesa neighborhood, which is in the middle of the city surrounded by gorgeous parks, restaurants and bars. This is the place to be.
- Rooms
40
- Music
An eclectic mix from Latin to Jazz and Bossa Nova. The music is cued to fit the time and mood of the day. Each room has an iPod with a pre-mixed playlist.
- Year Opened
2005
- Designed By
Architect: Javier Sanchez Interiors: India Mahdavi Art: Betsabee Romero Graphic Design: ICH&KAR
- Pool/Gym
No gym but right in front of the hotel is a lovely park called Parque Espana where many people can be seen working out. Small, open-air hot tub and a hammam on the roof of the hotel.
- Restaurant
Yes, 2 restaurants. “El Patio” downstairs serves, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The roof bar/restaurant serves sushi, tacos and other small snacks.
- Bar
Yes. Upstairs and downstairs. The roof is the best place to have an afternoon mescal.
- Wifi
Yes.
- Children
Leave them at home.
- Price
Appropriate for boutique luxury. $250 - $350, depending on the season and what's going on in the city.
