Habita HotelvsHippodrome Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Habita is the choice of most professionals compared to Hippodrome Hotel. Hotel Habita comes in at #6 in Mexico City with approval from 13 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Habita Hotel Show All Reviews
Avda Presidente Masaryk 201, Polanco City 11560
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Habita deserves credit for helping to modernize the Mexico City hotel scene, even if it's now less trendy than it was a few years ago." Full review
Concierge
"Enrique Norten of TEN Architectos wrapped a '60s-era low-rise in cloudy glass and pared down the 36 rooms to the basic necessities of Dwell readers."
Fodor's
"Characterized by pale colors and a spalike mood, Mexico's first design hotel strikes a harmonious balance between style statements and minimalism." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Architect Enrique Norten turned a functional apartment building into a smart boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in trendy Polanco, the ultra-modern design makes this 36- room boutique hotel a standout."
Gayot
"Located in ritzy Polanco, Hotel Habita is the flagship of the innovative Grupo Habita chain, and one of the first hotels in Mexico City to have a rooftop pool and outdoor lounge."
Afar Magazine
"Ultra-modern Hotel Habita sits on Polanco's upscale avenue Presidente Masaryk, in the midst of the neighborhood's fine restaurants and shops." Full review
Jetsetter
"Simple, no-frills digs in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood, with a restaurant, a spa, and a popular rooftop pool and lounge." Full review
goop
"Back in 2000 when it opened, the Enrique Norten-designed, glass-enclosed, Hotel Habita was Mexico City’s very first design hotel, and even today it remains among a very few." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Minimalist and modern, Hotel Habita was a pioneer of sultry, stylish boutique hotels in Mexico City." Full review
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I pair tuna carpaccio with smoky mezcal, and Mr Smith chooses the tomato soup with goat cheese.
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