Everything about this stay turned out better than I expected...
1) Alejandro is great host! Friendly, responsive, professional.... just an all-around good person. Also, as you can tell from this review, I don't speak much Spanish. Alejandro is great with English or Spanish.
2) The apartment was far nicer than I expected. Extremely clean. Lots of nice amenities and touches... including a bottle of wine & coffee. Safe/secure building with very nice security people. Also, while the apartment faces a busy street, Alejandro has installed double windows so very little sound gets into the apartment (very easy to sleep). Overall, just a great place!
3) The neighborhood was excellent! This was really the biggest wildcard for me. This was my first visit to Mexico City. I did a lot of research before visiting but it's hard to really judge an are until you are there. The neighborhood turned out to be amazing. There were many boutique restaurants and coffee shops around. I signed up for a WeWork a few blocks away, which was great for work. The neighborhood was just beautiful. Reminded me of a mix between the Village & Midtown in Manhattan (NYC). Plus, the weather was great & the neighborhood was also extremely safe.
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Alejandro's place. Thanks for everything, Alejandro!!!