Mexico City, MexicoCentro Historico
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México
Art Nouveau Zócalo landmark
Centro Historico Mexico City, Mexico
Renovated
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
Art Nouveau Zócalo landmark
A turn-of-the-century department store reborn as grand hospitality, trading in Belle Époque theatrics directly above Mexico City's ceremonial core.
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its art nouveau bones have been carefully maintained: The curving staircase is a replica of the one at Paris's Le Bon Marché; the antique elevator, made of iron and concrete, was the second of its kind in Mexico City.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Anchoring the southwestern corner of the Zócalo, the hotel puts the Metropolitan Cathedral and the ancient ruins of Templo Mayor within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Rooms feature high ceilings, dark wood furnishings, and wrought-iron balconies facing either the bustling Zócalo or the illuminated stained-glass atrium.
The gym
- Gym
- Fitness studio with cardio and strength-training equipment.
Restaurant
La Terraza
The fifth-floor terrace serves contemporary Mexican dishes and weekend brunch looking out over the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.
At the table
Café Ciudad de México sets out daily breakfast buffets, and drinks are poured at the central atrium bar.
How it began
Opened in 1899 as the Centro Mercantil department store, the Porfirian landmark was transformed into a hotel ahead of the 1968 Olympics.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.