After reading so many glowing reviews about Marcia’s apartment, we decided to stay here with our kids for our first week in Mexico, and we were not disappointed—the apartment is just as lovely and comfortable as everyone says. The building is a wonderful mixture of old and new, with gorgeous 19th-century architectural features but also modern updates, making it very pleasant, and the apartment itself is really artfully decorated. The location is extremely convenient and central to many historic sites around the Zócalo, and we loved having beautiful windows that open onto the hustle and bustle and foot traffic below. At the same time, when closed, the windows do an *incredible* job of soundproofing the space—we were frankly amazed at how much they blocked out the sound on the busiest nights. That being said, on weekend nights the Centro was pretty loud and even the best windows can’t block that out completely. It didn’t bother us at all, but if you’re a light sleeper that’s something to know ahead of time. Also, if you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet neighborhood, this might not be the spot for you. But for us, we loved having a peaceful sanctuary within the center of all the action and revelry. Another favorite feature of ours was the rooftop, which makes for a gorgeous spot to sit in the sun, watch the commotion below, and enjoy some morning coffee (if you, like me, are always looking for good coffee, I highly recommend Esperanza bakery just down the street—they elevate latte art beyond simple ferns and hearts; my latte featured an incredibly detailed swan). By Central American standards, the hot water water was plentiful; the kitchen is well-appointed for cooking; the WiFi worked great; and the building is super secure—someone was always on guard in the lobby whether it was morning or night. Though Marcia was out of the country during our stay, she was extremely responsive and helpful and we had no problem getting checked in by her kind friend when we arrived. We loved our stay and would highly recommend Marcia’s place!