El Patio 77
San Rafael, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City
“Eco-conscious Porfirian townhouse”
Condé Nast Traveler
“This 1890s-era stone building is homey and inviting, but also elegant.”
Vibe
Sunlight filters through stained-glass skylights onto checkerboard tiles, leading to a leafy central courtyard anchored by a white marble fountain.
“Eco-conscious Porfirian townhouse”
An 1890 Porfirian mansion preserved with original wooden staircases, high arched ceilings, and central leafy courtyards.
Eight guest rooms curated with hand-woven textiles and regional crafts representing different Mexican states.
Upcycled furnishings by local artisans, original brick arches, and stained-glass skylights throughout the townhouse.
In historic Colonia San Rafael, three blocks from San Cosme Metro station and local theaters.
Rooms
Eight rooms are themed after Mexican states, outfitted with hand-woven regional textiles, parquet floors, and French doors opening onto sunny balconies.
Backstory
Built in 1890, the mansion housed a women's typing school and offices before founders Alan and Diego restored it using rainwater-harvesting systems.
Eat & drink
Mornings center on the breakfast courtyard, where rotating Mexican hot dishes, seasonal fruit, and organic coffee are served beneath the greenery.
The neighborhood
Set in Colonia San Rafael, the street is flanked by vintage architecture and local playhouses, three blocks from San Cosme Metro station.
The app
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