Overall awesome!
The apartment:
Very comfortable space for 1-4 people. I stayed solo for a couple weeks and had 2 cousins for a weekend. More than enough space for 3 people. The 2 bathrooms are super convenient for groups.
Wifi is very reliable! I worked remote and did not have any issues.
In apartment washer/dryer is super convenient!
Beds were very comfortable. The apartment gets cold at night but Alberto had lots of extra blankets so we all slept comfortably.
Lots of towels and bathrooms stocked with shampoo, conditioner and soap.
Kitchen has all the basics to cook, although you’ll probs want to spend most of your time out eating! One call out: at the time of my visit, there was no microwave, but you can reheat food on the stove or in the toaster oven or regular oven.
The view is awesome and absolutely loved kicking back in the living room or on the balcony. You’re right next to a big street, so it can get loud with the doors open, but closing the doors blocks off most of the noise. The bedrooms are in the back of the apartment so you can’t hear the street noise! Great sleep.
The apartment is also decorated super cute with lots of cute Mexican Knick knacks and Frida decor.
The building:
24 hour security was great. The guys are super sweet and quick to open the door. They made me feel at home during my stay and extra bummed to leave. They only speak Spanish but are used to having English speakers and often use google translate to communicate.
Luggage drop off is allowed if you arrive early or you have a later flight and want hang out in the city before heading to the airport.
The location:
Alberto’s place is basically at the corner of Polanco, Condesa and Roma. You’re within a 10-40 minute walking distance of each neighborhood (depending how far into each neighborhood you go) and a short uber ride. If you can’t decide what neighborhood to stay in, this is the perfect spot for you.
You’re next to the business area so there’s always lots of people walking to and from work. You’re also right next to Chapultepec, so you’ll regularly see people exercising and walking their dogs. Really easy to walk around and with Mexico City traffic, it’s sometimes quicker than uber!
Ubers are super easy to get and very inexpensive. Rates do jump pretty high when it starts raining but even then they’re still very affordable.
Sooo many food options in walking distance. Walk downstairs and around the corner for quick street food (particularly in the morning) or cross the bridge for more street food before the park’s entrance. Cafes and restaurants near the apt and a ton of amazing options if you walk a little further to Polanco/Roma/Condensa/Zona Rosa.
Host:
Alberto was awesome! Super communicative and quick response. Flexible with my check in time. The place was great so I didn’t need to reach out during my stay. He checked in to make sure I arrived fine.
Overall, I definitely recommend this place and wish I could’ve stayed longer. As a solo female traveler who works remotely and likes to explore before/after work and on the weekends, I felt comfortable & safe throughout my stay and was able to efficiently work from the apt and some local cafes.