Polanco Mexico City, Mexico
Opened
2000
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottFrosted-glass modernist lantern
A frosted-glass envelope wraps this Polanco landmark, transforming into a glowing street lantern as dusk settles over Avenida Masaryk.
“Ultra-modern Hotel Habita sits on upscale avenue Presidente Masaryk, in the midst of the Polanco’s fine restaurants and shops.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A frosted glass double skin wraps custom minimalist interiors, modernist furniture, and Jan Hendrix bronze art.
Notable
The AREA rooftop bar serves cocktails alongside an outdoor fireplace, art projections, and weekend DJ sets.
Listed
A pioneering 2000 Polanco boutique hotel welcoming regulars for evening drinks along Avenida Presidente Masaryk.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
wrapped in an outer layer of frosted glass, extending the old apartment block’s volume out into space, making corridors of the old balconies
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, the hotel puts Polanco's flagship fashion boutiques, acclaimed dining rooms, and Chapultepec Park within walking distance.
The rooms
Crisp white minimalist spaces feature hardwood floors and frosted-glass desks, with horizontal glass viewports looking toward the avenue.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated single-lane lap pool stretches across the fifth-floor timber deck beside a graphic mural wall.
The gym and spa
The fitness room sits behind frosted glass, and treatment rooms host reflexology and shiatsu massages beside a sauna.
Dogs stay too.
Lobby Restaurant & Sidewalk Terrace
Tables fill the ground-floor space and sidewalk terrace along Avenida Masaryk, set beneath a Jan Hendrix bronze mural.
The decent-sized rooms are outfitted in wood, glass, and metal to create a modern, clean-lined feeling that’s more airy than cozy.
How it began
TEN Arquitectos wrapped a 1950s apartment block in translucent glass panels, creating a glowing urban cube that launched the city's boutique scene.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.