We spent the month of December, 2021 in Matilde's apartment and we could not have been more happier with our choice! This two bedroom, very spacious and nicely appointment apartment offered us everything we needed to make a comfortable home for the month. There were lots of extra, considerate touches. The 24 hour doormen downstairs made coming and leaving the building very welcoming. Matilde was very responsive and stayed in touch with us via WhatsApp, offering helpful and timely advice on where to go and what to see. She spoke very good English. :o)
A few recommendations for the nearby neighborhoods-
- On Sundays, La Pasea de la Reforma (which is just outside the apartment) shuts down and the whole city shows up to run, bike, roller-skate and stroll the parkway. Join in! Also, there is Art in the Park in Jardin Del Arte.
- Polanco neighborhood is nearby, and strolling along Av. Pdte. Masaryk is very nice, lots of great cafes, restaurants and high end shopping. Our favorite bakery (for artisanal bread and pastries) was Bakers. There was good coffee and crepes at Dumas Market. Lincoln Park has an amazing playground, and the surrounding neighborhood feels like Beverly Hills. The Soumaya museum is worth the visit, and City Market nearby is a great place to get lunch and high end groceries.
- The best place to eat right by the apartment was Los Panchos. Their frozen lime margaritas are amazing! Also lots of great restaurants along C. Rio Lerma. Having tea in the Four Seasons courtyard is a pleasant experience.
- Chapultepec Park is very close. The Zoo is just ok, but the Castle and the Archeology Museum (and its cafe!) are definitely worth a visit!
- Best breakfast in Condesa- Lardo. Best dinner in Condesa- Le Capital
- Best breakfast in Roma Norte- Bou. Best cocktail bar- GinGin (on Av Oaxaca)
- Best lunch in Juarez- Petit Roquefort.
- Mecado Melchor Ocampo is definitely worth a visit- stock up on all the fresh veggies and fruits!
- Wal-Marts and Sumesa are decent places to get groceries. Uber delivers groceries cheap.
- There is a water jug in the apartment, and it's easily refilled by buying jugs at the OXXO around the block.
There was only one slight downside- while the location was very central, the immediate neighborhood was not very scenic. You could easily stroll to Polanco, Juarez and Condesa neighborhoods, but it took about 15-20 minutes of walking to get to the scenic parts. But everywhere felt very safe. The apartment is also located next to a noisy highway, and its a bit intrusive in the living room, but absolutely quite in the bedrooms.
Overall a highly recommend place to stay!