Círculo Mexicano
Centro Historico, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City
“Monastic minimalist sanctuary”
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Vibe
Monastic minimalism meets 19th-century grandeur in a serene sanctuary hidden behind the city's historic cathedral domes.
“Monastic minimalist sanctuary”
Ambrosi Etchegaray delivers a monastic vision within a 19th-century shell.
The 19th-century residence was once home to photographer Manuel Alvarez Bravo.
Buzzy rooftop scene draws a creative crowd for mezcal and views.
In the heart of Centro Historico near the Zocalo and Cathedral.
Rooms
Barrel-vaulted ceilings and custom ash-wood furniture by La Metropolitana define these monastic, light-filled retreats arranged around a skylit patio.
Backstory
Formerly a 19th-century residential vecindad, this building was the birthplace and home of celebrated Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo.
Wellness
A rooftop infinity pool, hot tub, and sauna offer a quiet escape with cinematic views of Mexico City’s oldest landmarks.
Eat & drink
Rotating culinary pop-ups and seasonal Mexican tasting menus are served on a buzzing rooftop terrace beneath the cathedral’s bells.
The neighborhood
Located in the heart of the Centro Histórico, just steps from the Zócalo’s pre-Hispanic ruins and the National Palace.
“Círculo Mexicano, a 19th-century building in the Centro Histórico updated by architects Ambrosi Etchegaray into a striking and unique 25-room boutique hotel.”
“A renovated 19th-century townhouse with a buzzing ground floor and chilled-out rooftop.”
“Minimal rooms characterised by premium materials, skylit patios and Shaker-inspired interiors”
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