Kali Hotel is just like in the pictures. The rooms are spacious, the beds and pillows are super comfortable and it offers great AC. It is a quiet hotel for resting. There’s a small bar downstairs and the restaurant offers reasonably priced fare.
There is a 20-25 minute walk to The Zocalo, Bellas Artes and a pedestrian only shopping esplanade. It is an easy walk because just like being in NY or Disney - you don’t really care about the time because there’s so much stimulation to experience around you, time is irrelevant and before you know it you are there. BTW, don’t miss the bakery, La Ideal as you are walking from the hotel to The Zocalo via Independence Street. By the way, streets tend to change names from one area to another. The area is safe but I did not go out at night time. It is not on a street lined w big name hotels or a lot of trendy bars and cafes but that’s why I chose Kali hotel. I wanted to be amongst the working Mexican class and greet them on the streets with reverence for the hard working people that they are and their rich culture. There are a superfluous number of small, individual coffee, juice and food locales along your way (not to mention street vendors) which are busy all day preparing and serving food but just be a bit careful which one you chose to try out. Unfortunately for me, I had to cut my stay short. Kali’s hotel management and Airbnb gave me unimaginable assistance in sorting everything out - so grateful.