I highly recommend this property for so many reasons. First, it's in a beautiful area of CDMX, with so many historical buildings, restaurants, shops and museums, so there is much to do and see. Second, it overlooks a wonderful plaza teaming with local life every day. You can see and learn so much about the community just from sitting in the plaza and talking with people. Third, the price is very good - less than a hotel property and adding the benefits of a local neighborhood, kitchen and space to spread out a bit.
The apartment is clean, the beds are comfortable, the showers are large and the water is hot. The doorman Poli was welcoming and very helpful to get us into the apartment and show us how to use the television, access the wi-fi and guide us to the information left for us. Margarita provides good instructions on use of the apartment and a list of recommendations for restaurants and groceries as well as emergency contact numbers if needed.
We settled in quickly, opening both the large French doors looking out over the plaza and relaxing after a long day of flying. Dinner right across the street at Cafe Toscano was excellent and we sat in the plaza entertained by music and people-watching. Over the next week we came and went regularly, taking in the sights, sounds and food of CDMX. Uber is very inexpensive and the plaza is a regular pick-up area, so never had to wait more than 3 or 4 minutes for a ride. There also is a good Roma/Condesa walking tour and the plaza is an important stop.
Communication with the owner was very good. I texted her before arrival to make sure my texts would work properly for Mexico. Margarita responded quickly to the couple of texts I sent her while there (no problem, just questions about watering the plants and checking out). The kitchen was well outfitted, though we did purchase a small drip coffee maker which we left for future guests. There were so many good restaurants around, we rarely cooked, but there is an excellent local grocery a couple blocks away and an amazing French bakery just as near. A glass of wine, some cheese and the best baguettes I've had in a long while made for a great sunset snack before going out to dinner.
Some items to consider - 1) There is no A/C or heat in the building. In December this wasn't a problem, as temperatures are mild (40-70 degrees F) and there are space heaters in the bedrooms. We didn't need them. 2) You are next to a church, so will hear bells often as people are called to mass or for services. Similarly, 3) you're right on the plaza - a center of activity every day. If you're a finicky traveler, these might seem obstacles, but for us these added to the culture we enjoyed, seeing a neighborhood up close and feeling a part of it.
Overall, this was a great experience - so much more than we could have had in a hotel on one of the busy corridors. We were able to experience great restaurants and see the sites, but always retire to a place that felt more like a home and relax enjoying the liveliness of the plaza as a center for the community. This is well worth the price and I will recommend it to friends and look to return again soon!