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Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton

Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton

Centro Historico, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City

Opened 2019   $$

“Centro design retreat”

Design Heritage Social
Central
Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton — vibe

Vibe

Skylights illuminate glass-block catwalks and a 1920s terrazzo spiral staircase, anchoring an art-filled atrium alive with contemporary Mexican design.

“Centro design retreat”

Design

Architect Javier Sánchez and studio Nomah framed the 1924 building around light and dark threshold transitions.

Heritage

A restored 1924 Edificio España showcasing the original blush limestone facade and curved terrazzo spiral staircase.

Social

Rooftop drinks overlooking Centro Histórico, chef Daniel Ovadía's Paxia, and the intimate Nardo Cocktail Club.

Central

In Centro Histórico, two blocks from the Zócalo and the Metropolitan Cathedral

Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton — rooms

Rooms

Dark antechambers open into sunlit, cream-toned bedrooms equipped with Audio-Technica turntables and vinyl curated by local record shop La Roma.

Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton — wellness

Wellness

An open-air heated plunge pool and whirlpool sit on the rooftop deck beside a light-filled gym overlooking the downtown skyline.

Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton — backstory

Backstory

Originally the 1924 Edificio España, the building retained its blush pink limestone facade during architect Javier Sánchez's light-and-shadow reimagining.

Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Chef Daniel Ovadía serves pre-Hispanic flavors at Paxia, while Nardo Cocktail Club pours mezcal alongside rooftop drinks at Terra Alta.

The neighborhood

The Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral sit two blocks away, placing street vendors, colonial palacios, and Aztec ruins right at your doorstep.

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