The apartment is very pretty and in a very convenient area. The Condessa and Roma neighborhoods can get quite lively and loud, which is part of the appeal, but this flat lies on the edge of the Condessa neighborhood. Since you aren’t in the middle of the neighborhood, it is peaceful and quiet; which I loved. You’re only a short walk from the action and more importantly the places you need. You are steps away from the supermarket, pharmacies, GNC, restaurants, convenience stores, salons, bike shop, tailor, late-night eats, etc. I used most of them and even had time to get some waxing done. The area is super convenient and ideal for me. I tend to “live” in my Airbnb while traveling so being close to these places are important to me.
The actual apartment is large, comfortable, lean and appointed nicely. The security team was wonderful and adorable. The neighbors are quiet and friendly and the balcony was a bonus. I also loved that I didn’t need to carry around keys since there is a smart lock and the guards are always available at the entry. As for Lorena, she was always quick with responses, though I did not meet her or anyone at the property. This was not an issue with me and I am fine with that.
The check-in could have gone more smoothly though. I gave Lorena advance notice that I would be landing around 130p and heading directly to the flat, which is 30 minutes via Uber from MEX. When I arrived, the flat was still being cleaned and I had to wait downstairs in the lobby for an hour before the flat was ready. I’m quite patient but I was ready to get my visit underway and start exploring after a quick shower. This was a minor inconvenience.
Now if you read the reviews, you will see that there are mentions of an odor and mildew in the ensuite bathroom. It can’t be that bad, right? Well, at times it can be quite strong and smell like all the bed-damned. The mold issue in that bathroom can clearly be seen along the tiles and the ceiling in the shower. Even with the door closed, the smell can be a bit overwhelming. I believe the gas is due to the builders not installing the proper S-drain in that bathroom. The other bathroom doesn’t have this issue at all. I always travel with scented candles and even that could not tame the odor. I was traveling alone but if I were traveling with a group that I needed to be mindful of, this would have been an issue. The bathroom in that bedroom was the only issue for the apartment.
Having said all this, the condo was fine for me. I appreciated the quiet neighborhood, the handheld showerhead, the washing machine and the security. A few thoughtful touches that Lorena could approve on are a few water bottles for guests and extra towels. I also couldn’t get the television in the bedroom to work, or even turn on. The TV in the living room has Netflix and Amazon Prime TV.
My final thoughts are it’s a great place to stay if the smell from the ensuite doesn’t bother you. But don’t be mistaken, it is a VERY strong smell. You'll love how close to all of the action is though.