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Habita Hotel vs Hotel Maria Cristina

Both Hotel Maria Cristina and Hotel Habita are recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Habita ranks significantly higher than Hotel Maria Cristina. Hotel Habita scores 85 with praise from 13 publications such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.

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 Maria Cristina
Hotel Maria Cristina
7 / 10
Rio Lerma No. 31, Colonia Cuauhtemoc City 06500
From $54 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This classic choice for budget travelers is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Zona Rosa." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This Spanish colonial–style gem is a Mexico City classic." Full review
Lonely Planet 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 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 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 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."