This is the second time I have stayed at Alejandro’s place, Casa 26. This time I picked the private apartment with the rooftop terrace, large kitchen, washer, private bathroom, and wonderful bedroom. You can read my review from February 2018 to get further information about Casa 26.
The location is amazing. 3 blocks from the Insurgentes Metrobús and Metro stations and 4 blocks from Zona Rosa. 2 blocks from a full supermarket and across the street from a 24 hour 7-11.
Check-in is simply brilliant. There is a lockbox next to the door so if you are delayed, like I was, you can enter the building without Alejandro being there.
To reach the apartment you must go up a set of circular stairs and then another set of traditional stairs. It was not a problem for me but if you have mobility issues you may want to consider one of the rooms on the main floor.
Alejandro was always available for questions and concerns and his response time was wonderful. Ask him how to reset the water heater, a skill I now have thanks to him! Mexico City can get torrential downpours and the heavy rain can put out the pilot light for the water heaters.
While most places in Mexico City do not have heating or air conditioning, Alejandro provides an industrial fan which exceeded all expectations for cooling the bedroom at night. It has the added bonus of drowning out the street noise during the morning rush hour.
The kitchen is fully stocked and the refrigerator is huge so you will have no problems cooking meals if you so desire.
The washer is easy to use and you can dry all of your clothes on the rooftop terrace by using the clothes lines.
The bathroom shower is easy to enter and exit and the water pressure is excellent and the hot water is perfect.
The WiFi is strong and fast as well.
Lulu the housekeeper is at the building at least three days a week and she is really helpful as well.
I can fully recommend Casa 26 to both short term and long term guests. I was there for two weeks in January/February and four weeks in May/June. I can’t wait to return. Alejandro and Casa 26 are both amazing. I would rate this place as my #1 Airbnb experience. A perfect place from which to explore Mexico City.