Staying with Rita is like staying at a 5⭐️ boutique hotel! I wish I could have visited all of her units just to experience their unique decor and individual beauty!
For starters, the location is absolutely supreme! You are right in the heart of Polanco and literally 20 steps away from multiple restaurants, a health food store, pharmacy, grocery store - you name it! In one direction is Avenida Presidente Masaryk with its high-end shopping and world-renowned restaurants. In the other direction is the quaint and charming Lincoln Park, and just beyond that Bosque Chapultepec filled with nature, museums, art, and so much more! In just a 10 to 15 minute walk you’ll be in Nuevo Polanco at Plaza Carso or one of the large shopping malls, Jumex Museum, Soumaya museum or the aquarium. There is an Eco Bici station half a block away so if you don’t want to walk you can always ride!
The apartment itself is decorated beautifully with something interesting to look at in every room! It is a heritage building so be prepared for a little squeaking - there’s a real hardwood floor😉 Don’t be concerned by the older building however, everything has been updated and plumbing works great! It is a little chilly at night, but there are space heaters available in every room and extra blankets – I highly recommend bringing slippers, however! Just be reminded that you are in the heart of Polanco so there’s going to be a plethora of curious noises during the day and also at night. Your host thought of this though and there are earplugs left in every room just in case you’re a light sleeper though. Keep in mind that the noise is expected anywhere in Mexico City but in particular, anywhere that’s close to the heart and in an older building with single-pane windows, the sound is going to penetrate a little more. I just considered this all part of the experience however – embrace it and you might just be surprised with how interesting it can be!
The bathrooms are stocked with quality products and plenty of toilet paper, there are extra towels in the linen closet as well. The kitchen is ready for cooking any meal with all the basics and then some! Plenty of dishes as well. There is a traditional drip coffee maker as well as a Nespresso, a juicer, blender, and much much more! All of your basics are covered so all you need to bring is the food. There was even coffee and sugar in addition to the usual spices, oil, vinegar, etc.
One of my favorite things was that there is a water cooler in the unit! This was my third stay in Polanco and my first time with the luxury of a water cooler. Such a treat to not have to haul water! If you need a refill simply send a message through WhatsApp and it’s delivered posthaste! Garbage disposal is extremely convenient with a bin just outside your kitchen door on the catwalk, and garbage bags are available in the unit as well.
Rita and her team are such wonderful hosts! They check up on you regularly and make sure you are comfortable and have what you need. They are available to do your laundry for you or if you wish, or you can go down to the first floor to do your own laundry at any time (free of charge!) soap is supplied. They come in for light cleaning if needed, and are always available to help out and answer your questions.
I highly recommend staying here or in any of Rita’s units! She is professional and accommodating and I cannot see how anyone would be less than impressed with the experience and accommodation! Book right away - you will not be disappointed!