The apartment, with its 2 bedrooms 2 baths was wonderfully located two blocks from beautiful Alameda park and within walking distance of the major historical and cultural sites of the city. The Belles Artes; where ballet Folklorico performs, as well as the zocalo are a stroll down the avenue and everyone in this city is out for a stroll with their families. You really must experience the zocalo and it's sea of people flowing through the center of town, stopping for street performers and a meal before retiring back to your "home".
A few blocks away is the fantastic San Juan market on edge of China town. You can get anything including alligator meat at this thriving market, it is Gigantic with the best of the best in fruits, vegetables, cheeses, cured and fresh meats, breads and seafood. We bought 4 pound lobster tail for New Years dinner.
Anything you need is down the street at a number of pharmacies and department stores.
To adventure out there are several metro stations to take you anywhere you choose to go. Or if you want to arrange a tour the concierge at the Hilton is one block away or may I recommend Journey Mexico private tours for outside the city. We went to Taxco, Cuernavaca and Teotihuacan but you can customize them to your personal interests.
The air conditioner is a little noisy but that in the end is ok as the street outside has periods of being noisy. You are in the center of a huge lively city of 25 million people after all.
The pool and gym are a plus in this secure building with 24 hr manned and locked lobbies.
We loved waking up and having our coffee sitting at the kitchen table as we planned the days activities. We liked to option of eat out or cook in. It was a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Have been to Mexico City several times this is a fantastic apartment in value, location and comfort.
Few hints on staying healthy:
1) buy Clorox ( bleach) and everything is washed in a 1:10 solution before storing, all fruits vegetables and even meat
2) dishes are rinsed in a Clorox solution after being washed
3) drink only bottled water and use boiled or bottled for teeth
4) use alcohol gel on hands frequently when out and about
5) if eating from street vendors and who can resist the inviting aromas look for cleanliness as well as foods freshly and well cooked
Viva Mexico