This was my third time in Mexico City, but first time staying for more than a long weekend. Friends of mine had recommended San Rafael as it is the "next Roma." While the neighborhood may not boast the concentration of restaurants and bars as the actual Roma, San Rafael really won me over with its much more down to earth, chill vibe. Some favorites include the absolutely superb coffee shop and cafe Marné (Camilo's suggestion), the hole in the wall diner La Tonina, and the daily market in the nearby Jardin del Arte. Walking to Juarez/Roma/Condesa could be a bit of a trek, but the Insurgentes rapidbus cut the time in about half.
The space was just as advertised, really perfect for one person having an extended stay like myself. The private courtyard made for much more peaceful nights than many other street facing buildings I've stayed in.
But truly the best part of my stay was Camilo. Living in a foreign country for a month can be complicated and scary at times, and he really made it so much easier. A perfect example of this was when I came down with a severe 24 hour stomach flu. Camilo was kind enough to run to the Farmacia to get me medicine and make sure I was taken care of. Thankfully I recovered quickly, but knowing Camilo was able to take me to the hospital if things worsened was really comforting.
Highly recommend!