To understand Mexico City’s current hotel renaissance, you have to think in layers. This is a capital built not on erasure, but accumulation—Aztec causeways beneath colonial cathedrals beneath mid-century concrete beneath today’s experimental facades. Reinvention isn’t the exception here; it’s the default. And nowhere is that more apparent than in its hotel scene, where a 38 percent spike in luxury inventory since 2021 signals more than just a tourism upswing—it’s a design-forward reckoning with the city’s global reappraisal.
More than 14 million international visitors now arrive each year, drawn by the obvious (multiple restaurants on the Latin America’s 50 Best list, plus last year’s best bar in the world) and the ambient: a city where pre-Hispanic craftsmanship, European ornament and contemporary provocation cross-pollinate block by block. In Roma Norte and Condesa, Bauhaus facades and Art Deco curves house mezcalerías and matcha bars. Polanco deals in high-gloss discretion. The Centro Histórico leans maximalist, with rooftop lounges overlooking centuries-old plazas. The city is not just growing—it’s self-curating.
The smartest luxury hotels here don’t import a global template; they excavate local narrative. Many are housed in reimagined 20th-century mansions or subtly restored Brutalist volumes, with interiors shaped by Mexican architecture studios and regional artisans. Expect volcanic stone, raw terrazzo, Oaxacan ceramics—not as décor, but as design language. These properties aren’t just places to sleep; they’re spatial translations of the neighborhoods they inhabit.
Below, a shortlist of the capital’s most compelling stays: legacy benchmarks and bold newcomers alike. Each of these Mexico City hotels offers more than just comfort—they offer context.
The Best Hotels in Mexico City
Soho House Mexico City
C. Versalles 28, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
This one’s not for the discreet. Soho House CDMX occupies a restored French-Baroque mansion in Juárez—equal parts members-only playground and social heat map. With just four rooms upstairs (one with its own clawfoot tub and velvet lounge), it’s less about accommodation and more about access: a 60-foot pool flanked by tastemakers, multiple bars, a vinyl room buried below ground and over 150 works from contemporary Mexican artists. Soho House Design kept the bones intact but cranked the palette—jewel tones, sculptural furniture and indulgent texture. A crash pad for insiders, or an initiation for those aiming to be.
Soho House Mexico City.
Soho House Mexico City.
Casona Roma Norte
Durango 280, Roma Norte, 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Pink façade, Belle Époque bones and delicious restaurants—Casona Roma Norte plays the part of cultural hub with conviction. Opened in 2024, the 32-room property pulls local threads tight: handmade bath amenities, art from rising Mexican talents and a Spirits Concierge who makes agave education feel like seduction. Food is central, with Japanese-Sinaloan fusion at Suchi, rooftop bites and Aquiles Chávez downstairs. The building’s vintage soul remains—marble floors, original woodwork—but interiors have been subtly sharpened. Think boutique hotel meets culinary embassy, all on one of the most walkable corners in Roma.
Casona Roma Norte.
Casona Roma Norte.
Hotel Dama
Zamora 94, Condesa, 06140 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Hotel Dama has all the trappings of a design-driven hideout—1950s checkerboard floors, curated ceramics and a rooftop bar floating above the jacaranda canopy—but without the attitude. This three-story mid-century conversion sidesteps nostalgia and plays up elegance: burnished brass, bespoke furniture and a sunken lounge fit for an Almodóvar character. You’re two blocks from Parque México, but the rooftop’s mezcal and marinated sea bass might convince you to stay put. Only 17 rooms means things stay quiet, but not boring.
Hotel Dama.
Hotel Dama.
Casa Tenue
Durango 75, Roma Norte, 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Carved out of a 20th-century townhouse, this tiny hotel is a collab between local architecture firm Vertebral and interiors studio Habitación 116. The bones were excavated, extended and softened with raw plaster, timber and unvarnished stone. What results is part wabi-sabi, part gallery—each room home to original works curated by Ñú, a space for underrepresented artists. Common areas spill into a tropical courtyard. There’s no signage out front, no lobby bar, no performance. Just sharp lines, quiet luxury and a sense that whoever built this didn’t just “get” the neighborhood—they live here.
Casa Tenue.
Casa Tenue.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
Paseo de la Reforma 500, Juárez, 06600 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Old money on the outside, quietly reinventing on the inside. Four Seasons Mexico City has mastered the pivot. The colonial courtyard and butler-polished façade remain, but recent moves—including OMA, a Japanese omakase by Abraham López, and an art program bleeding into its moody cocktail den Fifty Mils—show it’s aiming well beyond corporate travelers. Service is surgical. Rooms are hushed. And despite Reforma avenue’s chaos just outside, the hotel moves at its own pace. Still the benchmark, only smarter.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City.
Christian Horan.
The St. Regis Mexico City
Paseo de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Designed by Cesar Pelli and opened in 2008, The St. Regis remains one of the capital’s most polished stays. In 2024, it introduced eight new Garden Terrace Suites, designed as private outdoor retreats with fireplaces and jacuzzis—capped by the Caroline Astor Suite, the first hotel suite in the city with its own infinity pool. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Chapultepec Park, while interiors emphasize neutral marble and clean lines. Full butler service is standard. Restaurants are understated but consistent; the 31st-floor King Cole Bar delivers one of the best sundown panoramic views in town. For business or leisure, the offering is classic, quietly updated and always composed.
The St. Regis Mexico City.
The St. Regis Mexico City.
Alexander Hotel
Pedregal 24, Torre Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Located within the angular Torre Virreyes skyscraper, this 26-suite newcomer leans into high-touch hospitality without the flash. The rooms are spacious and streamlined, finished in soft woods and custom Mexican textiles. There’s a small La Prairie spa, a cocktail lounge with a tight caviar menu and a concierge team that arranges cultural programming beyond the usual dinner reservations. The Leading Hotel of the World is especially well-positioned for travelers doing business in Polanco or Lomas who want calm, well-executed luxury with a design-forward sensibility.
Alexander Hotel.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
Paseo de la Reforma 509, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Occupying the upper floors of a 58-story tower, Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton is built for altitude and insulation. Every room has floor-to-ceiling windows facing either the Bosque de Chapultepec or the skyline, with interiors that nod to local mythology through subtle material choices and pattern work. The tone is contemporary and subdued—muted tones, brushed metals and shadowy blues. A spa, club lounge and Mediterranean restaurant round things out. Ideal for travelers who want the city within reach but not necessarily on top of them.
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City.
Chapi Chapo Design.
Sofitel Mexico City Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma 297, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
The Sofitel makes a strong case for global brands doing local right. Behind its modern glass façade is a design that blends midcentury Parisian formality with nods to Mexico City’s architectural greats. Rooms are spare and efficient, some with direct views of the Angel of Independence. Downstairs, the restaurants balance French and Mexican flavors without leaning too hard in either direction, while the rooftop bar Cityzen is one of the few places where both travelers and locals overlap comfortably.
Sofitel Mexico City Reforma.
Chris Amat.
Andaz Mexico City Condesa
Aguascalientes 158, Hipódromo Condesa, 06100 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Set inside a restored Art Deco landmark designed by José Luis Benlliure Galán, Andaz brings a lighter touch to luxury. The interiors reference Condesa’s 20th-century design history—rounded archways, bold colors, terrazzo floors—but avoid the pitfalls of retro pastiche. Rooms come with record players and curated vinyl, a nod to the neighborhood’s cultural bent. There’s a rooftop pool and bar with a relaxed energy, plus a matcha café and brasserie on the ground floor. It’s not overprogrammed or overwrought, just a smart, well-located place to stay.
Andaz Mexico City Condesa.
Andaz Mexico City Condesa.
Casa Polanco
Luis G. Urbina 84, Polanco, 11510 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Architect Miguel Ángel Vives restored this 1940s Spanish Revival mansion into a 19-suite boutique hotel that quietly reflects Polanco’s residential side. Public spaces—like the lobby’s jade marble staircase sourced from Ireland—set the tone for a restrained, material-led experience. Guest rooms feature handmade rugs, chevron floors and balconies overlooking Parque Lincoln. Interiors are by Esrawe Studio, who opted for soft whites and custom furnishings to complement the building’s classic geometry. There’s no on-site restaurant, but a small spa, library salon and courtyard garden offer tranquil breaks between shopping or gallery visits.
Casa Polanco.
Soy Horizonte.
The Alest Hotel
Eugenio Sue 45, Polanco, 11560 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
With interiors by Sofía Aspe and architecture by HA Arquitectos, The Alest is a boutique option that nods to British townhouse elegance without losing its sense of place. Just 19 rooms feature custom wainscoting, velvet upholstery and Carrara marble baths—balanced by modern lighting and curated art. A small cocktail bar and bistro keep things intimate. Located a few blocks from Masaryk Avenue, it feels residential, not remote. This is the Polanco of quiet money and tastefully tailored comfort, built for travelers who value discretion over footprint.
The Alest Hotel.
Rafael Lührs.
Campos Polanco
Campos Elíseos 361, Polanco, 11540 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Housed in a 1950s townhouse, Campos Polanco was redesigned by architect Miguel Concha and styled by MOB Studio to reflect a low-key, long-stay aesthetic. Its 12 suites mix walnut furniture, mid-century seating and ceramics from Baja California, all under high ceilings and ample natural light. The vibe is part pied-à-terre, part members’ club, with communal areas like a courtyard café, rooftop terrace and “El Estudio,” a co-working space open only to guests. There’s no signage out front, which fits: Campos is for travelers who know Polanco well enough to stay off-grid.
Campos Polanco.
Campos Polanco.
Colima 71
Colima 71, Roma Norte, 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
For travelers who want a design-forward stay that’s functional, low-intervention and quietly artful, this is a top-tier option. Architect Alberto Kalach reimagined this former schoolhouse into a 16-room minimalist retreat in the heart of Roma Norte. Colima 71’s studio-style suites feature kitchenettes stocked with Oaxacan ceramics and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the leafy street below. Art is integral: a steel courtyard sculpture by Sofía Táboas and lobby photography by Iñaki Bonillas set the tone. There’s no restaurant, but each morning brings fresh pastries from Panadería Rosetta and pour-over Chiapas coffee delivered to your room. An honesty bar crafted from emerald Iranian marble offers mezcal on your own terms.
Colima 71.
Colima 71.
Octavia Casa
Amatlán 126, Hipódromo Condesa, 06170 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Roberta Maceda’s Octavia Casa reflects the same pared-back aesthetic as her namesake fashion label. Set in a 1950s residence, the seven-room guesthouse features interiors by Habitación 116—concrete surfaces, bamboo stools and built-in millwork anchor a palette of neutral linen and pale timber. Each room bears the name of a natural material (“Nogal,” “Lino”) and the pieces inside—glassware by Onora, ceramics by Encrudo—are sourced exclusively from local artisans. Breakfast is delivered daily, including hibiscus jam and fresh conchas and the garden doubles as a peaceful workspace. Boutique in size, the property offers the comfort of home, pared back with intention.
Octavia Casa.
Octavia Casa.
Círculo Mexicano
República de Guatemala 20, Centro Histórico, 06000 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Grupo Habita’s Círculo Mexicano occupies a 19th-century building steps from the Zócalo. The ground floor functions like a curated mercado: Oaxacan homewares, indie fashion labels and Itacate del Mar—a seafood spot by chef Gabriela Cámara. Upstairs, the 25 rooms are pared down and monastic, with custom oak furniture by La Metropolitana and polished concrete floors. The rooftop terrace features a plunge pool, a Japanese soaking tub and views of the cathedral and Templo Mayor that feel cinematic at dusk. It’s a rare example of minimalism executed without pretense, in one of the most historic corners of the city.
Círculo Mexicano.
Círculo Mexicano.
Brick Hotel
Orizaba 95, Roma Norte, 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
A storied mansion on Orizaba Street, the Brick Hotel has lived many lives—and its latest incarnation is a triumph of historical revival and contemporary style. Originally built in the early 1900s with English-imported materials, the building’s latest iteration (2019) preserves its Belle Époque bones—arched windows, grand staircase—while introducing slick modern inserts like a glass elevator and moody lighting. The on-site brasserie, Cerrajería, nods to the property’s past life as a locksmith’s shop. With just 17 rooms, it’s discreet and well-appointed; rooftop suites come with outdoor tubs and private terraces. Tucked into the quieter side of Roma Norte, it’s a solid home base for guests who value context alongside comfort.
Brick Hotel.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
Aguascalientes 156, Hipódromo Condesa, 06100 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Mondrian Mexico City, the first Latin American property from Ennismore’s design-forward brand, debuted in late 2022, bringing a high-gloss, art-centric presence to the Condesa-Roma corridor. Set in a reimagined mid-century complex, the 183-room hotel channels the city’s cultural dynamism with an energy that’s both theatrical and current. The interiors strike a confident balance: polished metals, velvet textures and whimsical features like rope-suspended swing seats in the lobby. Each room showcases a large-scale mural by Ara Starck—an abstract interpretation of local aqueducts rendered in bold primary tones, linking the hotel’s visual identity to the colonia’s layered past.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa.
La Valise Mexico City
Tonalá 53, Roma Norte, 06700 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Behind a 1920s façade on a leafy street in Roma Norte, La Valise offers just eight suites—but each feels like its own world. Interior design by Emmanuel Picault (Chic by Accident) merges surrealist gestures with domestic comfort. The Polaris and Cilene suites feature rolling beds that glide onto private terraces, turning the city into a cinematic backdrop. No restaurant, but breakfast can be delivered from the street-level café. There’s no lobby at this Small Luxury Hotel of the World either—just direct access to one of the most walkable, food-rich neighborhoods in the city. Ideal for travelers who want luxury scaled to the pace of Roma itself.
La Valise Mexico City.
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