Condesa DFvsHippodrome Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Condesa DF is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hippodrome Hotel. Condesa DF comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 13 sources including Concierge, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Condesa DF Show All Reviews
Avenida Veracruz 102, Colonia Condesa City 06700
From $254/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Housed in a 1928 triangular Beaux Arts building, it features several rooms and bars that open onto a plant-filled interior courtyard...guest rooms feature high ceilings, balconies or terraces." Full review
Concierge
"Instead of ho-hum minimalism, interior designer India Mahdavi chose a playful mix of styles that combines everything from cowhide-covered banquettes to claw-foot tubs."
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Avoid those rooms with courtyard balconies, which are windowless and receive no natural light when the balcony door is closed
Amenities:
Bar/lounge,
Gym,
24-hour Room Service
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Fodor's
"It's all about the details at this hip hotel, from rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, DVDs, and iPods to a library of coffee-table books about Mexican history and culture." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Setting Condesa hipness standards since its 2005 opening, this is where Paris Hilton and U2 stayed during their visits."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the Condesa district, Mexico City’s neighborhood of the moment, the 40-room Condesa is that rarest of breeds: a happening hot spot with dead-quiet accommodations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Chic, modern, and casual, this boutique hotel is furnished in a classical yet contemporary style. The guestrooms are luxurious, simple, and tasteful with high ceilings and colorful handwoven rugs."
Michelin Guide
"The trendiest boutique hotel in Mexico City's currently most hip district features ultra-sleek decor in white and dark wood, and a lavish slate of high-tech facilities in every room."
Star Service
"This hotel is comfortably hip, a pleasingly unfussy minimalist design hotel overseen by a well-meaning if somewhat undertrained staff." Full review
Gayot
"This luxury boutique hotel is located in the neighborhood thatâs considered to be the "SoHo" of Mexico City, Hipodromo-Condesa."
Frommer's
"The hotel's rooftop terrace is a magnet for local artists and hipsters. It has great communal sofas and hammocks." Full review
Hippodrome Hotel
188 Avenida Mexico City
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"In an Art Deco building that would look right at home in South Beach, the Hippodrome has a streamlined facade that turns heads."
Fodor's
"Housed in a 1930s art deco building near Parque México, this boutique hotel adds some hip style to the already vibrant Condesa neighborhood."
Lonely Planet
"North of Parque México, this boutique hotel occupies one of the neighborhood’s art deco gems, with the interior restored to a contemporary Mexican aesthetic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Contemporary boutique charm joins historic grandeur in this Art Deco building. The rooms are decorated in neutral colors with wood furnishings, leather, and Mexican textiles."
Afar Magazine
"One of the city's newer boutique hotels, Hippodrome has quickly become a popular place to stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Hippodrome Hotel, located on a leafy side street just off the lovely Parque México, evokes the Art Deco era with slate, plum, and aluminum accents." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Boutique hotel The Hippodrome occupies an elegant art deco building in the heart of La Condesa, one of Mexico City’s hippest neighborhoods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 16-room hotel, situated on a quiet, leafy street in La Condesa, has an inherent cool-factor that resonates with both business and leisure travelers." Full review