I'll start with the most crucial component, hospitality, which Gabriela royally lacks. Starting with not even asking me if I needed help with my bags (had five peices which had to haul up stairs and navigate through the narrow doors and hallway). my little hand bag which weighs nothing kept sliding off, and she Didnt even flinch to offer help. didn't expect her to carry anything for me, but just the gesture of offering will be nice. Then there was her trying to gauge me when I wanted to extend asking for a monthly rate higher than was advertised and more than I paid her for the week. This was after she said that I can book for a week, see if I like the place and city and she'll work with me on extended. Not quite a women of her word. I did leave and rent elsewhere for more $, just the principal of not doing any type of business with dishonest people. Further, while I did pay a cleaning fee they make you wash the dishes and throw the trash. I did that, but I didnt appreciate her associate commanding me to throw the trash and question me if I washed the dishes. Again, where is the hospitality?
Some other things to keep in mind: water pressure is horrible, worst shower I had in a while. shutout blinds dont really block the light, you will get up at 8 as eastern light creeps in (the blinds are like 2-3 inches away from the window). Couch is very uncomfortable. Apartment gets cold at night, not even a space heater.
otherwise, Gariela's place was ok, not smack in the middle of Polanco but you can walk 10-15 min to most restaurants or coffee places. downstairs there isn't much but a 7-11. Nice view from the place but the apartment is rather barren with not so clean dishes and cups (maybe because they make guests wash them...). If it wasn't for the lack of hospitality, perhaps the impression of my stay would be a bit more positive.