An ideal apartment in a beautiful treed street in a quiet but vivid neighbourhood with a gracious, helpful host connected to his city and its culture – it could not have been better! This elegant gated apartment complex in Colonia Roma Norte is a modern adaptation of an historic building -- and also the 1935 birthplace of the native Mexico City writer and painter, Fernando del Paso, winner of the 2013 Alfonso Reyes Prize.
The spacious apartment, an entire home, is skillfully designed around an interior atrium. The bright, attractive living room with its L-shaped long couches, central dining space, gleaming modern kitchen, and utility room with complete laundry facilities, was wrapped around one side of the atrium. The other wing, down the wide halls, held two comfortable bedrooms, the large master bedroom with a gorgeous king size bed and the second with a double bed, both with walk-in closets, across from a full bathroom. This convenient layout provided privacy and a separation of activities that really worked. TV/DVD is set up in both bedrooms, stereo/radio in the living room, and WIFI. Clean modern lines, wood floors, beautiful linens and textiles, a fully equipped kitchen, as well as many amenities and thoughtful touches (soaps, an abundance of towels, hair dryer, coffee and teas, honey, etc.) made our stay a pleasure. They were days when we simply wanted to stay home and enjoy it!
The apartment is conveniently located on a delightful street, half a block from a lovely park with a fountain, and within walk-able distance from good restaurants of all kinds, great bread bakeries, galleries, shops, a destination bookstore/café, and midway between a traditional market and an organic foodstore/café, with artisanal cerveza and mescal handily across the street. Yes, ideal!
Our host Lorenzo was terrific -- friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming, showing us the apartment and introducing us to the neighborhood and Mexico City. He was always available to make knowledgeable suggestions for the foods, spirits, and culture of this amazing city. The apartment had a fine selection of books on Mexico’s art and culture, as well as maps and guides. The 24-hour doormen always greeted us with a smile and a reliable cleaning lady is available should you need her.
We came to consider this classic apartment our home in Mexico City. We stayed two weeks and cannot wait to go back!!

Cheryl and Victor