Hugo is extremely kind and helpful, but this place was a bit of a mixed bag for us. We stayed for 3 weeks and ultimately we were not very comfortable and wouldn't stay here again (for reference, this is my 4th trip to CDMX and I've stayed in 6 different Airbnbs in the Roma/Condesa area). It certainly didn't feel like a 5-star, super host Airbnb. More like a get-the-job done, bare bones kind of place. Could be a decent option if you're really optimizing for location and not staying long or don't plan to spend much time in the Airbnb.
Pros:
- location is incredible
- fast, reliable wifi
- washer/dryer were useful for a longer stay (though has its downside; more below)
- windows really do block out the street noise
- charming style/decor
- Hugo offered free weekly cleaning service (we declined because we didn't want someone else entering the space)
Cons / things to know:
- The bed is HARD and the pillows are thin and flat. My partner and I have traveled the world on a budget and this is the least comfortable bed we've ever slept on, and we actually had back pain after just the first night. I'm actually shocked this hasn't come up in previous reviews. Hugo was extremely sweet and ordered a mattress topper for us, but unfortunately it was pretty cheap and thin and hardly made a difference. We borrowed an extra comforter and pillows from a friend who lives here to make it work, otherwise we would have had to stay somewhere else.
- Not good for light sleepers / bring ear plugs! Although you won't hear the street noise, there's a lift in the garage that is pretty loud and you can hear it at all hours (seriously, 1am, 3am, 5am....). I'm a deep sleeper and even with ear plugs it woke me up some nights.
- The place is stuffy and very damp, due to poor ventilation (only one small window) and the dampness of the washing machine in the kitchen. Our towels never fully dried between uses and everything felt damp and smelled a bit musty, especially the kitchen/living room.
- Stocked with truly the bare minimum, so not great for longer stays (no extra towels, blankets, pillows — not sure how you would have more than 2 guests or have someone sleep on the futon...)
- Kitchen is fine for storing + heating leftovers or assembling a snack, but cooking a proper meal would be challenging given the lack of supplies
- Everything is a bit rougher around the edges than in the photos (towels, sheets, pillows all very worn out + some stained); some missing tiles, rusted dish rack, that sort of thing. Not a deal breaker, but good to know what to expect.
- Unfortunately the hammock was really ripped up and needs to be replaced, so we didn't use the patio.