The Destination - Mexico City is a real undiscovered gem, and I put it up there with London or Paris any day of the week. I don't like to be overly boastful about the place, because I want it to stay special before the Americans come and spoil it. Incredible neighborhoods, the nicest, most humble and sweet people in the world, best food in the world, amazing museums, fantastic shopping, amazing night life, VERY SAFE AND SECURE CITY, which the American propaganda never mentions.
Portales - fantastic and safe neighborhood, I walked around all areas of the neighborhood late at night, never had any problems. If you are walking past somebody's home, and their door is open, and they see you walking by... THEY WILL INVITE YOU INTO THEIR HOME! Don't forget to ask Diana for her top picks. She gave me some great recommendations for cafes, bars, cool hang outs and lovely restaurants. As for the really upscale and beautiful neighborhoods of Polanco, Condesa, Zona Rosa, Roma Norte and Roma Sur, forget the trains and just take Uber. For example, a trip in Uber from Portales to Condesa was 70 Mex Pesos (about $3.50). DO NOT FORGET TO GO TO MY FAVORITE PARK..COYOACAN...FIVE MINUTES UBER RIDE from apartment... 35 Mexican pesos ($1.85)
The Apartment - what an incredible value for all that you are getting. Safe building with very sweet staff working the front gate. Yes you have to walk up 5 flights of stairs...I am 53 years old and did not have any problems carrying my luggage to the room. To all the people complaining about the stairs...after you leave Mexico City, and you go back to your home country...PICK UP A JUMP ROPE, TAKE UP JOGGING OR ENROLL IN A GYM... YOU ARE TERRIBLY OUT OF SHAPE. OHHH... AND STOP DRINKING BEER AND DON'T EAT BREAD! The apartment is a true one bedroom, and has a nice kitchen with gas stove for cooking. Get off your backsides , hit the streets and eat your way through the neighborhoods, if you plan on sitting around the apartment cooking all the time, YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE WRONG CITY TO VISIT. The balcony is stunning. We don't use the metric system in the US, but the size is about 400 square feet. I spent some serious time up there contemplating life over tequila with my Mexican amigos. Don't use the light at night, just light some candles to set the mood...you'll get there.