Zocalo CentralvsCamino Real Polanco Mexico
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Camino Real Polanco Mexico ranks slightly better than Zocalo Central. Camino Real Polanco Mexico has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 9 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Zocalo Central
Avenida Cinco De Mayo 61 Col. Centro City 06000
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located next to the city's historic central square, this unique Holiday Inn is decorated in colonial Mexican style with colorful art, antiques, handicrafts, and other charming touches." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel couldn't have a better location—on the Zócalo and close to a gaggle of museums, restaurants, and historic buildings."
Lonely Planet
"Northernmost of the three upper-echelon hotels facing the Zócalo, the Holiday Inn seems the least pretentious, eschewing colonial trimmings for contemporary comfort."
DK Eyewitness
"This historic colonial building located across from the Zócalo houses a thoroughly modern Holiday Inn with a glass front lobby."
Gayot
"Modern conveniences meet an Old World atmosphere at this centrally located hotel."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 105-room Zocalo Central is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with a prime location overlooking Mexico City's Zocalo and Catedral Metropolitana." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The rooftop restaurant at this comfortable boutique hotel, in the heart of the city, has one of the best views of Zócalo." Full review
Camino Real Polanco Mexico
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