Roma Norte Mexico City, Mexico
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Surrealist townhouse retreat
Behind the French-style facade, eight suites run like a private home infused with playful, dreamlike art.
“The hotel is laid out like a townhouse, with rooms divided between the first and second floors.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Table-set in-suite dining from neighborhood kitchens and pre-stocked complimentary minibars.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This petite urban refuge is the project of entrepreneur and globetrotter Yves Naman, who collaborated with the French-born Emmanuel Picault, a designer.
“there are only three intimate suites in the entire hotel. Each suite has its own standout feature: the Patio suite’s outdoor patio complete with a hammock, the Luna suite’s full moon-shaped rotating door, and the Terraza suite’s moveable bed”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Leafy boulevards lead to contemporary art at Galería OMR and sidewalk tables outside Panadería Rosetta.
The rooms
In the Polaris Suite, the king bed glides onto a private open-air terrace for sleeping under the stars.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-suite massage and bodywork treatments available on demand.
Dogs stay too.
How it began

Founder Yves Naman transformed the 1920s French-style townhouse in 2014, launching the property with just three original suites.
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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.