(Note: This Review was Written by Brian Batchelor, the account owner's husband)
I stayed in Room 5 in the House of Light and Color while attending a conference at UNAM.
The location was perfect. It was a about a 30-minute walk to the Conference location (the Faculty for Social and Political Sciences) at UNAM. It was also a short walk to Copilco station, where a 40-50 minute ride on the metro will get you to Mexico City’s Zocalo. The house is also a 30-minute walk or 5-10 minute taxi/uber ride to Coyoacán’s central park, market and various restaurants.
The room was lovely. It was large with plenty of closet space, a desk, a couch and shelving units. I particularly enjoyed the ceiling fan as it cooled the room off during the hot afternoons and evenings. It is also on the third-floor of the house, so would not be the best for people with mobility issues, but is fine for people who can go up and down stairs easily.
The bathroom was just down a hall and around the corner. It is shared with one other tenant so there was little chance of conflicting bathroom times because of too many users.
The kitchen area was well stocked although I did not have the time to take full advantage of it unfortunately. The kitchen has filtered water, which is great as I was able to re-use my water bottle. The breakfast, a nice bonus, provided various breads and jams, cereal, milk, coffee, tea, juice, and fruits such as apples, bananas, pears, and oranges. A good start to the day!
Dora was a wonderful host who was available to answer any questions and, if not around in person, was always quick to reply on Whatsapp. She offered helpful advice for the area and in navigating the metro system. The other guests were also friendly and nice to talk with; I think she has done a good job curating guests for her Airbnb.