This was a perfect location for a weekend get-away for my wife and I. We choose this apartment specifically for the neighborhood and the location could not have been any better for us.
The apartment in La Condesa is located on what might be the nicest street corner in the colonia. The apartment sits over a trendy, hip restaurant that serves incredible food and has a lively blend of tourists and locals hanging out eating/drinking both inside and at the outdoor tables. On the opposite corner is a churro spot - perfect for morning with your coffee or for a late-night snack. Directly across the street is Parque Mexico which was quite lovely to stroll trough (never felt in danger at any time). There were families with strollers, endless parades of dog owners walking their dogs, young kids hanging out, bands performing and couples lounging on park benches...in short, it had everything.
Two things not stressed enough in the description of this apartment that made our stay even more perfect:
1) full service cleaning everyday - bathrooms cleaned, bed made, etc. - this was a very nice touch to come back to a clean apartment every evening.
2) free/gratis breakfast at the restaurant underneath the apartment! and this wasn't a continental breakfast or fruit plate - this is a full gourmet meal that was often the food highlight of the day.
Please be aware that this is a very "lively" neighborhood...as in, dogs barking in the morning, cars honking at all hours and loud music late-night on weekends. This did not bother us as we were prepared with ear plugs for sleeping and we enjoyed being in the middle of the action - but it might be a deterrent for some if not aware of the situation.
If we returned to CD|MX for another weekend getaway, we would stay in the exact same building - but return with friends and rent the adjoining apartment as well.
Thanks, Alejandra!