Polanco Mexico City, Mexico
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottTheatrical nightlife rendezvous
Bold design, neon-lit common areas, and a packed lobby bar make this a high-energy stage for Polanco after dark.
“The décor is unapologetically theatrical. Think: dimly lit public spaces infused with bright pops of color, neon backlighting…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Murals by Iván Aguirre and overhead infinity mirrors framing handcrafted artisan alebrijes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The design, though, is all Mexico—thankfully, hypermodern modern Mexico city, not some nightmare of pink stucco—with glass and sunlight everywhere.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along tree-lined Campos Elíseos, the hotel sits steps from Lincoln Park and the luxury flagship boutiques of Avenida Presidente Masaryk.
The rooms
Rooms feature neon framing, graphic cultural murals, and infinity mirrors over the beds filled with handcrafted Mexican artisan toys.
The temazcal
An authentic adobe temazcal hosts pre-Hispanic cleansing rituals, and mosaic tiles line the hydrotherapy whirlpool.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the 24-hour fitness center, fitted with Technogym cardio machines and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Living Room Bar
Resident DJs spin nightly beside the illuminated marble counter, surrounded by neon screens and geometric lounge seating.
At the table
Trivvu serves grilled dishes across a draped open-air terrace. At 25DOS, breakfast incorporates produce from Xochimilco chinampas.
How it began
Debuting in 2003 as Latin America's first W hotel, it brought a brash, theatrical social scene to Polanco's traditional hotel row.
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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.