Staying in Martha's home is like living a part of Mexico's history. It is something so special. The guest area is enormous, and palatial, with high ceilings and attractive furnishing and decor. Despite the grandeur, everything is very homely and comfortable. The architecture of the home is beautiful and unique. This gives Martha's home so much character. Wood and marble floors are laid throughout the home, and picturesque balconies at the front and back give an opportunity to sit and watch the day to day life of people going by.Tapestries and paintings are hung on the walls which offer another fascinating perspective to a stay at Martha's. Martha's home is situated in a beautiful leafy and very safe area. There is definitely a lovely feel to La Condesa. It is cosmopolitan, but still retains an air of antiquity, which is hard to find in some modern cities. Fantastic restaurants and cafes are abundant, and we found them all to be very hospitable to tourists.There are also beautiful parks nearby, and shops to cater to everyday needs. When we stayed at Martha's we never wanted for anything. She frequently checked to see that we were okay, and that we had all we needed. Martha is proud of her country and is very helpful and willing to share her knowledge about it.At Christmas Martha made sure that we were all right, and not feeling alone at this special time of year. Martha even waited up for us when we arrived in the early hours of the morning. Martha is a gracious and caring host. Her home is a particular treasure, to stay in it is a privilege when visiting this magnificent, exciting city.