Centro Historico Mexico City, Mexico
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local SocialOutside the door
Historic plaza eyrie
Perched right over the Plaza de la Constitución, this neoclassical roost pairs quiet historic interiors with front-row views of the cathedral.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored 1890s neoclassical architecture preserves original period ironwork and towering ceilings.
Notable
Chef Pepe Salinas serves contemporary Mexican tasting menus facing the Metropolitan Cathedral.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Resist the urge to order room service; the rooftop restaurant, Balcón del Zócalo, is what makes a stay here truly special.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Step outside directly onto the Zócalo, with the Aztec ruins of Templo Mayor and the National Palace just minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Polished hardwood floors and soaring ceilings keep interiors calm, while square-facing suites look directly out across the Metropolitan Cathedral.
The gym and sauna
A compact fitness room with cardio gear and free weights sits alongside a dedicated sauna and steam room.
Restaurant
Balcón del Zócalo
The sixth-floor terrace looks out across the plaza, serving modern Mexican dishes and tableside-prepared guacamole.
At the table
On the ground floor, Café Central serves staying guests complimentary coffee, snacks, and deli fare around the clock.
How it began
Constructed during the 1890s neoclassical building boom, the property was revived by Central Hoteles to preserve its original ironwork and tall proportions.
Good to know
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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.