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Hotel GillowvsCamino Real Polanco Mexico
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Camino Real Polanco Mexico ranks significantly higher than Hotel Gillow. Camino Real Polanco Mexico has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 9 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Gillow
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Isabel la Catolica 17 City 06000
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Friendly and good-value mid-priced hotel with carpeted rooms, in-house travel agency and leather sofas in the public areas."
DK Eyewitness "Pleasant small hotel with a lovely century-old marble, brass, and dark wood lobby. The sixth floor rooms have private balconies."
Michelin Guide "One of the most popular hotels in the historic center, opened by British businessman Thomas Gillow in 1875, it offers character, convenience and comfort."
OysterBudget
"Hotel Gillow provides pleasant guest rooms, a solid restaurant, and historical ambience at budget prices in the heart of Mexico City's walkable and beautiful Historic District." Full review
Lonely Planet "In this historic building with old-fashioned service, the recently revamped rooms are done up with faux wood floors and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Camino Real Polanco Mexico
Concierge Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide
Star Service
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
General Mariano Escobedo 700, Colonia Anzúres City 11590
From $58/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Although it was built in 1968, the Camino Real still has the feel of a modern grand hotel—maybe because of all the priceless works of art, such as a mural by Rufino Tamayo in the lobby."
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Avoid low floors with interior views, unless you want to spend all your time in the dark.
Lonely Planet "With over 700 rooms and covering 33,000 sq meters of grounds, the Camino Real is a truly monumental endeavor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This modern resort-hotel designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta is conveniently located just off Paseo de la Reforma."
Michelin Guide "Flagship of a chain with properties all over Mexico, this giant hotel offers every luxury, including a choice of nine fine restaurants."
Star Service "Still, there is no denying its world-class modern minimalist architecture and museum-worthy contemporary art collection are stunning. " Full review
Fodor's "About the size of Teotihuacán's Pyramid of the Sun, this sleek, low-slung, 8-acre megalith was designed by Mexico's modern master, Ricardo Legorreta." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""Designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta for the 1968 Summer Olympics, the hotel is a modernist classic on the grandest scale." Full review
Afar Magazine "There's a lot to recommend the Camino Real in Polanco, especially if you're an architecture and art aficionado." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on a quiet tree-lined street just one block from Chapultepec Park, the Camino Real Polanco Mexico has a contemporary façade with a pink sculptural wall." Full review
Frommer's "Although it is aging, the Camino Real remains one of the capital's top spots for business and social entertaining, and frequently sells out." Full review
