Hotel GillowvsHotel Maria Cristina
Hotel Gillow and Hotel Maria Cristina are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Maria Cristina is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Gillow. Hotel Maria Cristina ranks #24 in Mexico City with approval from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Gillow
Isabel la Catolica 17 City 06000
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"Pleasant small hotel with a lovely century-old marble, brass, and dark wood lobby. The sixth floor rooms have private balconies."
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
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
"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
Hotel Maria Cristina
Rio Lerma No. 31, Colonia Cuauhtemoc City 06500
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This classic choice for budget travelers is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Zona Rosa." Full review
Fodor's
"This Spanish colonial–style gem is a Mexico City classic." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dating from the 1930s, this facsimile of an Andalucian estate makes an appealing retreat, particularly the adjacent bar with patio seating." Full review
Rough Guide
"Popular with European visitors, the rooms are bright and quiet, though without the wood panelling and blue tiles of the public areas."
DK Eyewitness
"A small hotel in a charming rose-colored four-story colonial building close to the UK Embassy. The garden offers a retreat from the bustle of the city."
Michelin Guide
"The reception area, decorated with tiles, sets the tone to this attractive traditional hotel in the Embassy area just north of Paseo de la Reforma."