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W Mexico CityvsHostel Mundo Joven Catedral
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, W Mexico City is preferred by most writers compared to Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral. W Mexico City comes in at #6 in Mexico City with approval from 8 publications such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
W Mexico City
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Oyster Show All Reviews
Campos Eliseos 252 City 11560
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "And don't forget the 237 bedrooms, where red walls add a sensuous touch to rooms that otherwise would be a bit sterile."
Fodor's "It manages to be informal and chic at the same time, with the staff clad in casual black rather than the usual stiff uniforms." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the four sentinels opposite the Auditorio Nacional, this 25-floor business hotel is determined to break away from the stodginess of its neighbors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "All the chain’s stalwarts are present and accounted for: black-clad staff, poser-friendly bar, souped-up Ikea-esque furnishings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The hotel has a contemporary design and the decor is tastefully elegant although accented in pulsating red."
Star Service "Young, hip travelers and businesspeople will prefer this over the Hyatt (the former Nikko) and InterContinental hotels a few doors down." Full review
Gayot "Sporting a hip, fun aesthetic and impressive design, the W in Polanco is where the beautiful people flock on the weekends."
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the tree-lined streets of Polanco, the top-of-the-line facilities at this spa include a fitness center, steam room and sauna; but you can also treat yourself to a centuries-old temezcal. " Full review
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Ask for a hangover-busting facial.
National Geographic "The first of the brand in Latin America blends in regional touches, from hammocks in the bathrooms to temazcal (Aztec sweat lodge) with shaman in its successful spa that occupies the whole fourth floor." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 237-room W Mexico City is an upscale hotel with a prime location in the ritzy Polanco neighborhood." Full review
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral Fodor's
Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Republica de Guatemala No. 4, Centro Historico, Delegacion Cuauhtemoc City 06020
From $8/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "In the heart of downtown Mexico City, just behind the Catedral Metropolitana, this large hostel provides sunny, clean, and comfortable rooms at rock-bottom prices." Full review
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If you're on a tight budget, ask about the shared rooms.
Rough Guide "Large, secure and efficiently run modern place behind the cathedral."
DK Eyewitness "Affiliated to Hostelling International, this hostel has an attractive lobby with a full service café, friendly bilingual staff, and offers tours."
Lonely Planet "Backpacker central, this HI affiliate is abuzz with a global rainbow of young travelers. Dorms are tidy and guests relish the rooftop bar, yet it’s not the quietest of hostels." Full review
