The apartment is in the perfect location - a block from Parque España and three blocks from Parque México, with many restaurants and bars nearby. It’s also in between Bosque Chapultepec and Centro Histórico - both about a 50-100 peso taxi ride.
We used a combination of Uber and taxis. There is a taxi sitio at both parks (only take a taxi from a sitio or one you call), or Uber at the front door. Everything was very convenient.
There is an abundance of food and nightlife in the neighborhood. I would recommend 50 Friends for a good late-night pizza (across the street), delivered if you wish, and Maque for a fantastic breakfast (near Parque México). There is also a French bakery downstairs, and of course, the ubiquitous Starbucks on the corner.
The apartment itself is quite comfortable and surprisingly large. It has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms (with showers, no bathtubs). Overlooking the street, on the top and fifth floor, is a nice balcony that gets the morning sun. The living, dining, and kitchen are all in one large and open space. Connected to the kitchen is a small room with a washer and dryer, which we used in the middle of our stay.
The small bedroom has a daybed with a twin mattress. Underneath is a trundle bed, with another twin, that pulls out to make a larger bed. The rear bedroom is quite large with a king size bed (this bed is on the firm side).
Rafael was an excellent communicator. My first message was answered with an hour, as were the rest of my inquiries. He was very friendly and took time to show me the apartment when I arrived. Rafael was a joy to deal with, very kind.
The neighborhood felt very safe. During the day, it was quiet and very dog-friendly. After dark, it came alive. With so many people out at the bars in the evening, it felt safe to go out in the evenings. And the 24-hour doorman kept us very secure.
Being such a lively area, there was some noise at night. The bedroom has windows facing an interior courtyard, but the courtyard has a view to the street. Because the back bedroom is set back from the street, the noise is muffled. We used a white-noise app on our phone and we were fine.
I only have a few improvements to mention. We visited during December when it was unusually cold. It would have been nice to have an extra blanket for each bed (there is no heat in the apartment, common for Mexico City). The sheets were a bit worn, with a few holes, a new set of sheets would have been nice. Finally, there was some evidence that the sheets hadn’t been laundered. All of these issues are minor and easily corrected.
In all, I highly recommend Rafael’s apartment. We enjoyed our stay, tremendously.