Tailored Polanco bolthole
Attentive butler service, quiet courtyards, and residential ease bring the measured charm of a Mayfair pied-à-terre to Polanco.
What it’s good at
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Sofía Aspe pairs British townhouse architecture with Carrara marble bathrooms and hand-painted side tables from Michoacán.
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Butler-style services pair with evening turndown and remote-controlled model yachts for Lincoln Park pond racing.
Notable
On-site boutique Casa Ku showcases traditional Mexican ceramics and textiles alongside dishes rooted in regional cuisine.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Beyond a sleek British-inspired façade, guests are greeted by a contemporary lobby and bar, replete with a fireplace...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Leafy Eugenio Sue puts Lincoln Park, the open-air Ángela Peralta theater, and the luxury boutiques of Avenida Masaryk within an easy stroll.
The rooms
Bespoke woodwork and curated Mexican art meet monochrome bathrooms with rainfall showers, while upper suites open onto private terraces.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room massage and wellness treatments available upon request via concierge.
Dogs stay too.
45 Restaurant
Houndstooth chairs fill the dining room, where contemporary Mexican dishes are served with European accents throughout the day.
The bright red chairs and bistro tables outside the Alest’s black-framed, street-facing windows feel reminiscent of a British storefront, while the red entry door is like one you’d expect to find in London.
At the table
Cocktails developed with Licorería Limantour are poured at the brass-accented bar and out on the leafy central patio.
How it began
Conceived around the fictitious lore of roving British travelers, the 2021 townhouse bridges transatlantic architectural restraint with local artisan craftsmanship.
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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.