This was an AMAZING place to stay. I couldn't recommend it more highly, especially for the price. Here are the things I loved most in my 1.5 week stay here:
1. The location
You're in a prime location. On Tamulipais right near some great cafes, restaurants, bars. Not to mention you are near both Parque Mexico and Parque Espana and an easy walk to beautiful Roma Norte. You can walk everywhere.
2. The apartment!
It is delightfully decorated. There's a ton of cool and beautiful artwork that makes you feel really like you are living in a well-loved space. I liked the tiles in the bathroom that we stayed in, for instance. Impeccable taste throughout the apartment--so many details. The bed was also comfy and I liked the look of the white comforter and the neat lamps in the room.
3. The patio
This is one part that I really enjoyed. There's a patio (shared but usually no one is out there) that has a ton of plants and a bench to sit on. It's beautiful and peaceful. It's right outside the room and when the weather was nice I would go read outside or have a meal outside.
4. THE HOST!!!
To top it all off and make this an unforgettable and wonderful visit for me was Alejandro and the other guests in the house. Alejandro is one of the nicest, kindest and most gracious people I've met and is a wonderful host. From the first day he helped my friend and I navigate Mexico City. I ate dinner with him and his friends. I watched EuroCup downstairs in his own living room with his friends. He showed us where to get the best ice cream. We went on a gorgeous bike ride through Reforma with Alejandro and his friends. He always had time to have a conversation and I often ran into him at the park with his dog, where he would show me the best juice stands. He is also SUPER responsive via phone. He was always there if we had a problem.
Oh, another awesome miscellaneous thing is that a cleaning lady comes 2x a week and cleans the room. Yay regularly cleaned sheets!
A caveat I do need to mention is there IS a rooster living next door. I'm a heavy sleeper so it didn't bother me after a night but my friend had a harder time. If you think it might bother you, just bring earplugs :)
New to Mexico City or visiting another time? Alejandro will have some new and cool recommendation for you to have a great experience. I loved the space and all the people I met through Alejandro. I cannot recommend this apartment enough. I hope to get the chance to return to Casa Zapata in the future!!!!