W Mexico CityvsHotel Gillow
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, W Mexico City scores significantly higher than Hotel Gillow. W Mexico City has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 12 sources such as Star Service, Gayot and Frommer's.
W Mexico City 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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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
Oyster
Upscale
"The 237-room W Mexico City is an upscale hotel with a prime location in the ritzy Polanco neighborhood." Full review
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