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Habita Hotel vs Hotel Gillow

Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Habita is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Gillow. Hotel Habita scores 85 with approval from 13 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and Jetsetter.

Habita Hotel
Habita Hotel
8 / 10
Avda Presidente Masaryk 201, Polanco City 11560
From $175 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Lonely Planet
"Architect Enrique Norten turned a functional apartment building into a smart boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located in trendy Polanco, the ultra-modern design makes this 36- room boutique hotel a standout."
Gayot 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 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 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 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 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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Hotel Gillow
Hotel Gillow
7 / 10
Isabel la Catolica 17 City 06000
From $57 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 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 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."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"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 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