While Cuauhtemoc and Angelica were very responsive, there were a couple of things that didn’t sit well with me. The area left much to be desired. Firstly, it was very noisy. Granted, we were there during the Dia de los Muertos festivities. But car alarms, dogs, and street traffic could all be heard constantly. It is relatively close to Bellas Artes, (about a 20 minute walk) however, the neighborhoods traversed are rough and unappealing, especially for women. The metro is also close by and if you don’t mind squeezing past street vendors of all types, and the occasional sleeping homeless person, you’ll be fine. We did feel safe in the apartment complex itself.
Although they do supply fans, the apartment is stuffy and there aren’t screens on the windows. The microwave worked sporadically and the blow dryer had to be replaced. The master bed has deep dips from where people typically sleep. I did see one small cockroach my first night, but nothing after that.
Had I known about the area of Roma Norte previously, I would have made reservations there instead. It is a lovely tree lined neighborhood with plenty of cute restaurants. It is far from touristy historic district, but I think a good night’s sleep and peace of mind would make the trade off in distance worth while.