Extraordinary hospitality, very good location, and the holy trinity of cdmx apartments: hot water, relative quiet and not one but two ways to make coffee.
Although Av. Yucatán is a busy street, the apartament is unusually quiet for Mexico City. As noted by previous reviewers, the bedroom is in the back overlooking a small courtyard and so is insulated from nearly all street-generated noise. The living room is also much quieter than you would expect, something to do perhaps with the thickness of the glass in the elegant front window. Oddly, to the extent there was any noise it was generated within the building by an impromptu “piano bar”. The music ceased at a reasonable hour and was heard on one evening only.
The water was reliably hot and plentiful although conservation of water in Mexico City is a priority.
I was thrilled to see two coffee makers and coffee to go with them! That’s a rarity.
There are no stairs to this apartment you just walk right in at ground level. Nonetheless there is one stair at the entry, of importance to those like me with a physical impairment that makes stairs am occasional challenge. The shower is not for anyone who is disabled or balance-impaired. It is small and you will bump into the glass which will put a mortal fear in your heart.
The decorative style is Mexico City mish-mash but my boyfriend thought it was cute and more to the point it had everything you would hope for: big closet, living room furniture you would want to snuggle up on for some Netflix and chill.
The location is excellent: within a short walk to the cafes of the Roma and Condesa districts. The stretch of street it is on is very unattractive, but only a short walk to the leafy streets of two of hippest areas in the City. There’s also a gorgeous terrace at the top of the stairs. It’s a common space but I enjoyed privacy when I went up.
Can’t end the review without a mention of the adorable and solicitous hosts. When my boyfriend fell and wanted a certain two-ingredient home medication, Juan Carlos scared some up and gave it to me. His explanations for how best to utilize the apartment were great. They genuinely cared for our comfort and safety. And were kind enough to check in without butting in.
In short the apartment is a great value in s very good location. Heartily recommended.