We really enjoyed staying in Alejandra's apartment. It was even better than we expected from the photos, and the location is absolutely unbeatable. Major museums like the Bellas Artes, Franz Mayer, the Diego Rivera mural Museum, and the new Kaluz Museum are easily walkable, as is the Zócalo and Cathedral and Alameda Park.
We arrived in Mexico City a few hours before check-in, but we were able to leave our things with the pleasant security guard until check in, which was very convenient. Building security is very good. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and the bathroom was modern, with amenities and a spacious glassed-in shower and very hot water. The kitchen provided everything that was necessary, and Alejandra thoughtfully provided water, sodas, milk (whole and lactose-free) and snacks, a real plus until we could go to a store to restock.
We loved the big floor to ceiling windows. The apartment is on a corner so there are windows on two sides; which made the place bright and airy. From one of the living room/dining area windows there was a great view of the back of the National Museum of Art, a most impressive building. From the other living room/dining area window, the bedroom window and the bathroom window, we had a view of a large tree. The greenery was a definite plus. All the windows were equipped with roll-down sunshades for privacy.
We had brought our Chromecast with us and were able to select films from our tablet to watch on the flat panel TV; although Mexican cable channels were available, too. The couch was very comfortable. There were bedside lamps and tables and in general very good lighting. The WiFi signal was very strong. There was a washer and dryer on the same floor which was a real plus. And Alejandra provided laundry detergent, a real convenience.
The rooftop terrace was a great place to sit at the end of the day, with a few tables and chairs and a great view of the city. We counted the numerous church domes we could see, including all the way to the Cathedral. If you feel that you’re not getting enough of a workout by walking all over, there is a small gym on the same floor with tread mills.
We had read some reviews that commented on the noise level. Except for a Saturday night, this wasn't an issue for us, and even then the music ended by 1:00 am. It's a big city and I can't imagine where one could stay in the Centro where there wouldn't be street noise.
Alejandra answered our questions in very good time. After several visits to the city over the years, this has turned out to our favorite place to stay in CDMX and we hope to be able to reserve it for next year.