I booked Mariana's place based on the positive reviews. I had been told to stay in Roma or Condesa but so many people said the location for Mariana's apartment was great so I went for it – and I'm so glad I did! We explored Roma and Condesa, and in the end, I think I actually prefer Cuauhtemoc. It's pretty and historic in the same way as Roma or Condesa but a little quieter, which was nice. Even still it was full of great places to eat and drink. We were just a few blocks from a Chiquitito cafe and an El Moro Churreria.
Mariana is a wonderful host. She helped us arrange to drop off our bags very early in the morning so we could explore the city after a red-eye, and she left us plenty of thoughtful touches, like a pitcher of filtered water and some cookies :) She was easy to get in touch with and lovely throughout.
Her place was truly a haven. I love the clean, modern decor, and I even enjoyed a very peaceful afternoon in the hammock on her cozy patio. Everything worked well, was sparkling clean, and beautiful. It was nice to have the 24/7 security and the tree-lined street felt extremely safe.
I've already recommended this spot to several friends. I can't imagine a better spot in Mexico City.