Irena and Hector’s place was simply terrific.
Located on a quiet side street in stunning Condesa, it offered a very welcomed respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The layout was perfect with Mexican style kitchen “al abierto” separated from the main area and perfect for preparing small meals and for a morning coffee (coffee was even provided!), large bathroom with a huge shower and plenty of hot water, and a large sunny main room, complete with a large desk and very comfortable bed, that was filled with all sorts of great little details that would catch your eye.
The apt is close to a terrific collection of eateries, from smart restaurants (my hosts recommended Lardo around the corner), cafes, taquerias that are open until late at night, and of course street vendors offering delicious fare for the person in a hurry.
A big draw for me was the proximity of the Bosque de Chapultepec with its network of windy shaded paths that I was able to enjoy on an afternoon run. The other big plus for me was the access to a laundry facility in the building which I used downstairs for completely free.
Irena’s and Hector were extremely accommodating and allowed me to leave my large suitcase with them when I went on a three night trip to Guanajuato.
Finally, the beautiful apartment is close to some of the most important thoroughfares in the city (Insurgentes, Reforma, Chapultepec, Tamaulipas etc.) so getting to and from by car was a total breeze even in Mexico City traffic. There are many metro / metrobus stations nearby for those preferring public transport but I didn’t take advantage of any of it since I took Uber (extremely affordable in Mexico) everywhere.
All in all an absolutely unforgettable stay. Muchisimas gracias por todo y hasta luego!