Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
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Hotel Details
Location
Mexico City
Mexico, North America
Brand
Mondrian
Hotel Group
Accor
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Key Highlights
- ✓Rooftop Skybar:** The Skybar is a major draw, offering stunning city skyline views, a lively atmosphere with DJs and events, and a great spot for cocktails, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- ✓The hotel boasts an "awesome" and "perfect" location in Condesa, right where it meets Roma, two of Mexico City's most fashionable and lively neighborhoods.
Expert Review: Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
The Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, a Michelin Key Selected property, offers a luxurious and stylish experience at the intersection of Mexico City's trendy Roma and Condesa neighborhoods. The hotel, housed in a historic 1960s office building, blends mid-century modern design with contemporary style and art-focused elements, including a mural by Ara Starck in every room.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Mondrian Mexico City Condesa is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently praising its excellent location, modern design, and friendly, attentive staff. The hotel often receives ratings in the "Good" to "Exceptional" range (e.g., 7.9 to 10/10 on various platforms). Many reviewers express that their stay exceeded expectations, highlighting a chic urban escape with stylish design and city vibes.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently love several aspects of the Mondrian Mexico City Condesa:
- Location: Situated at the border of the vibrant Condesa and Roma neighborhoods, it offers easy access to coffee shops, eateries, parks, boutiques, and attractions like Parque Mexico.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel's Art Deco and mid-century modern-inspired design, featuring gold and glass entryways, velvety furnishings, and a lobby with a pool table and swings, creates a "playfully hip vibe" and a "surrealist wonderland."
- Service & Staff: The staff, from reception to concierge and housekeeping, are frequently described as excellent, friendly, professional, supportive, and very attentive, going "above and beyond" with recommendations.
- Rooftop Skybar: The Skybar is a major draw, offering stunning city skyline views, a lively atmosphere with DJs and events, and a great spot for cocktails, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Amenities: Guests appreciate the well-equipped 24-hour fitness center, spa facilities (Pasana Spa, shared with Andaz Mexico City Condesa), and unique offerings like an on-site art gallery and a pet-friendly Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Mondrian Mexico City Condesa are described as clean, modern, comfortable, and well-designed, with some offering impressive city views.
- Design: Accommodations blend modern updates with vibrant art, including an Ara Starck mural behind each headboard, and elements like prints of original architectural plans.
- Comfort: Guests frequently mention comfortable beds.
- Features: Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, minibars, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers and Malin+Goetz bath products. Superior King Rooms are approximately 398 sq ft, and Standard Double Rooms are around 312 sq ft.
- Suites: Suites, especially the Condesa Balcony suites and Skyline Terrace Suites, are noted for being spacious, with open layouts, stand-alone ceramic egg-shaped tubs, and large balconies offering incredible city views.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers a diverse culinary experience:
- Cleo Restaurant: This modern, romantic restaurant serves Mexican, local, and Asian cuisines with Mediterranean accents.
- Skybar: Located on the rooftop, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, transforming into a vibrant spot with cocktails and live DJs in the evening. Guests have enjoyed items like pork belly tacos here.
- La Terraza: An open-air patio offering bar snacks and a curated selection of classic cocktails, ideal for a relaxed pre- or post-dinner drink.
- The Flower Shop: A unique concept combining a florist, café, and wine bar, offering artisanal pastries, coffee, and wholesome small plates.
- Breakfast: Options include continental, American, buffet, and à la carte, often enjoyed at the Skybar or Flower Shop, with some guests finding breakfast on the top floor particularly memorable.
5. Service & Staff
The staff at Mondrian Mexico City Condesa consistently receives high praise. They are described as professional, friendly, helpful, supportive, and very attentive. Guests highlight the concierge service as excellent and helpful, providing valuable recommendations for exploring Mexico City. Bellhops have also been specifically mentioned for their great service.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts an "awesome" and "perfect" location in Condesa, right where it meets Roma, two of Mexico City's most fashionable and lively neighborhoods.
- Neighborhood: It's a safe, residential area surrounded by a plethora of coffee shops, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and parks like Parque Mexico.
- Attractions: Close to major attractions such as The Angel of Independence (1.6 miles/2.6 km), Chapultepec Castle (1.7 miles/2.8 km), and Paseo de la Reforma. The Blackberry Auditorium and World Trade Center Mexico City are also nearby.
- Transport: The hotel is approximately 8.7 miles (14 km) from Benito Juarez International Airport, with an Uber ride typically taking less than 30 minutes and costing around $10-$15. It is also about a 5-minute walk from the Chilpancingo underground station and a bus stop.
7. Value & Pricing
While specific pricing can fluctuate, rates for a 1-night stay for two adults can start from approximately $270.0, with some deals found as low as $127. The average price for a weeknight is around $299, and for a weekend night, it's about $245. September is noted as the cheapest month to stay, while October is typically the most expensive. Many guests feel the experience is worth the cost, given the luxury, design, service, and prime location. Value for money is generally rated as good (e.g., 7.8/10).
8. Common Complaints
While generally positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- Noise: Some guests have reported issues with loud doors in the hallways.
- Bathroom Size: A few reviews mention that bathrooms can be "a bit tight."
- Lack of Pool: The absence of a pool is a disappointment for some guests.
- Inconsistent Housekeeping: There have been isolated complaints about the quality and consistency of daily room cleaning, with staff occasionally not replenishing amenities like conditioner or water.
- Room Layout/Naming: One reviewer noted that a "Superior Terrace Suite" felt more like a "corner deluxe with a terrace" due to its layout not having a separate bedroom and living room as might be expected in a suite.
- Minor Maintenance Issues: Isolated issues such as a non-working bathroom scale or a dirty steamer have been mentioned.
- Ongoing Construction: One guest reported their "Skyline" floor was under construction, impacting service.
- TV Placement: In some suites, the TV's placement might obstruct the city view from the bed.
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Points to Consider
- •While generally positive, some recurring criticisms include:
- •Noise:** Some guests have reported issues with loud doors in the hallways.
- •Minor Maintenance Issues:** Isolated issues such as a non-working bathroom scale or a dirty steamer have been mentioned.
Accor
Hyatt
