Condesa Mexico City, Mexico
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
BunkhouseArt Deco sanctuary
The 1947 apartment building anchors Hipódromo Condesa as an intimate sanctuary mixing original Art Deco detail with vibrant local craftsmanship.
“Ornate stained glass windows and olive green tiles are showstoppers in the lobby of Hotel San Fernando…”
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored 1947 apartment building retaining original stained glass and encaustic floor tiles.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the result combines antique and modern influences in a timeless, memorable way.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Leafy Hipódromo Condesa surrounds the building with outdoor cafes, vibrant boutiques, and shaded morning strolls around bordering Parque México.
The rooms
Coral walls and casement windows frame custom wood millwork by La Metropolitana, with select suites offering private kitchenettes and balconies.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Lounge Fernando
French doors open onto sidewalk tables, and the marble bar pours agave cocktails alongside morning coffee and pan dulce.
Set on the fringe of Parque México, a lush slice of greenery in the residential La Condesa neighborhood, the hotel occupies a cozy art deco building...
At the table
The fifth-floor rooftop terrace has colorful tiled seating under pergola arches for open-air breakfast and sunset drinks.
How it began
Originally named Edificio San Fernando to honor engineers, the 1947 building still retains its green encaustic entrance tiles and five-story spiral stairwell.
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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.