Some of the best things about this stay were the hosts’ responsiveness and its location. Requests for things like extra toilet paper are quickly addressed (<1 day) when made via Airbnb or Whatsapp. Being close to a lot of delicious spots for food and coffee was excellent - you’re basically in CDMX’s Koreatown if you’re curious about Mexican-East Asian fusions. We very much appreciated having a cleaner come to take away the garbage and freshen up the space. The linens and towels were very clean and soft. The hot shower with strong pressure was great. The washer/dryer with detergent upstairs and reliable wifi were nice amenities.
If your respiratory system is weak or sensitive, e.g. asthma, or depending on the climate you’re used to, I’d see about a different Airbnb with a robust HVAC system due to the air pollution and dry air. Every so often, we’d also notice strange smells from the plumbing, though I understand such issues are typically not quick nor easy fixes. The spot was on the 10th floor and air circulation was still bit lacking with opened windows (FYI no screens, insect-phobics) so we heavily relied on the floor fan, which moved the air but didn’t clean it. Maybe the addition of an air filter would help. I also couldn’t find any first aid offerings to nurse my sad nose, but pharmacies are nearby within walking distance.
For those seeking COVID tests in a pinch, e.g. on Sundays when all labs are closed, walk into Laboratorio Médico del Chopo in Polanco. Bring your passport. We received an additional discount with an Aeromexico flight confirmation, paying 369 pesos for an antigen test/person (card only, since they don’t have change for cash) with results emailed in 30 min to 2 hours.