I fell in love with Mexico City and a big reason why was Alex's loft. The terrace is magical. I started every morning taking in the view and enjoying the sunshine.
All my friends back home were jealous!
The location is superb. I arrived midday in a short (about 25 min) trip from the airport. The lovely Andrea and Laura met me and gave me an incredibly warm welcome and I didn't have to ask them any questions because they answered every single one!
Keep in mind you have to walk up several flights of stairs and a final spiral external staircase to get inside. It's tricky with big luggage, which I had, but Andrea and Lauren helped me out. Don't know how I would have gotten it up without them!They were very thorough and truly wonderful.
The apartment itself is very comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped. The fridge is larger than it looks in the pictures and was great for storing leftovers which I took from all of the city's great restaurants. The sound system worked great and filled the house with my music everyday.
The bed was comfortable and I found sleeping under the mosquito net to be kind of romantic and loved that.
The bathroom is large. The large shower gets deliciously hot and steamy if you let the water run for a bit. Tons of storage.
The climate in July was supreme. I slept with the windows and transom open and was very comfortable.
Last word on the location- I met up with some local colleagues in town and they were bowled over by my location! They said it was one of the nicest neighborhoods in town and after exploring the whole city I have to agree. La Roma looks like PARIS and is beautiful, safe, charming and full of lovely shops and restaurants. I loved walking each morning to the plaza with the statue of David and on to the plaza Rio de Janeiro. Everything is so close. I walked to Condesa, Chapultepec and to Juarez with ease.
Alex is so communicative and responsive. A super host for sure.
I have nothing bad to say about his loft at all! I had the time of my life.