This Winter, Escape to One of the Hottest Mexico City Hotels

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Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

AD’s picks for the best hotels in Mexico City are the perfect way to escape the cold this season. While reliable picks like Hilton and JW Marriott properties are available, lesser known boutique hotels and hidden gems have popped up, also providing luxury accommodations snowbirds seek.

Considering that Ciudad de México ranks as one of the largest metropolises in the world—it’s the biggest in North America to start—high-end hotels in town have historically been in short supply. However, that’s changed in the last decade, as the city is increasingly recognized as a vibrant destination with flourishing arts, food, design, and culture scenes.

“Mexico City used to have mostly a lot of dreary three- and four-star properties that catered to business travelers, but there was nothing exciting for luxury travelers,” says Zachary Rabinor, the founder of Journey Mexico, a travel company that plans upscale Mexico trips. “The choices today for the discerning set include properties from both international large brands and boutique locally owned names.”

Luxury travel advisor Cali Stein, a director at Four Hundred Advisor Network, agrees. “Mexico City has become a go-to for the luxury traveler,” she notes. “With the increase in luxury boutique hotels, fine dining but also street food, and museums galore, we’re finding so many more clients requesting to visit this interesting city.”

So skip the Airbnb and instead enjoy the luxe accommodations of top hotels in town. But first consult our carefully curated selection of the 12 best hotels in Mexico City for 2025.

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Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel, Mexico City

Four Seasons Hotel, Mexico City

The city’s first foray into luxury accommodations, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City has become a mainstay since the property opened here more than two decades ago. Located on Paseo de la Reforma, a major tree-lined thoroughfare not far from the tranquil park Bosque de Chapultepec, the hotel is built in a Spanish colonial style around a serene garden courtyard with fruit trees, tropical plants, and Mexican folk art.

There’s a spa and swimming pool, but the drinking and dining are standouts. Options include Zanaya, serving cuisine from Mexico’s Pacific coast, and Fifty Mills, a stylish bar that’s internationally renowned for its creative cocktails. Starts at $700 per night.

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The Royal Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Mexico City.
The Royal Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Mexico City.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City

Another well-known name in luxury hospitality, the Ritz-Carlton opened in Mexico City in late 2021 after six years in development. Housed in a 58-story tower with views of Chapultepec Park in the posh Polanco district—known for its restaurants, shopping, and museums—this property features interiors inspired by the Mexican surrealist movement and completed by renowned Toronto design firm Chapi Chapo.

Elements throughout the property honoring Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec god of night and smoking mirrors, and Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), include smokey ash, deep blues, metals, mirrors, and brass. Most rooms have terraces, and amenities include a club lounge and spa offering treatments with locally sourced ingredients.

“The Ritz-Carlton has an exceptional design and views and increases the appeal for leisure travelers to visit Mexico City, whether it’s for the first time or again,” Rabinor says. Starts at $600 per night.

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Courtesy of The Alest

The Alest

A relatively new name on the Polanco hotel scene, The Alest (named after a British family) features an exterior that’s inspired by architecture in England. The fashionable property has 19 rooms, a bar with drinks created by the award-winning mixologists at the famous Licorería Limantour, and an upscale restaurant run by the celebrated Mexican chef Fernando Martínez Zavala. This exclusive five-star property has seasonal rates and special packages available. Starts at $319 per night.

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Courtesy of La Valise Mexico City

La Valise Mexico City

The quaint and elegant La Valise Mexico City has become known locally as a “petite urban refuge.” Set in a refined 1920s French-style town house in the buzzy Roma neighborhood, this boutique hotel was expanded in 2023 and now features eight well-appointed suites as well as new leisure spaces. This gem of a hotel, founded by European entrepreneur Yves Naman in collaboration with French designer Emmanuel Picault in 2014, earned the most coveted honor of receiving one Michelin Guide Key in 2024. Though small in size—its a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World—La Valise does not skimp on luxe amenities, impeccable design touches, and exquisite art reflective of the energy of the city. Starts at $750 per night.

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Courtesy of Casa Polanco

Casa Polanco

Award-winning Casa Polanco includes 19 guest rooms and suites in a historic mansion that’s been restored to have a contemporary aesthetic and emulate the feel of visiting a close friend’s home. The spacious La Veranda restaurant offers alfresco dining and tea time, the terraces and charming library provide spots for relaxing over cocktails. And a complete spa and small gym cater to guests’ wellness needs.

“It’s right in the heart of Polanco, surrounded by great cafes, restaurants, and shops—all within walking distance, yet flanked by Parque Lincoln offering a buffer to the hustle and bustle,” Rabinor says of Casa Polanco. “The staff are genuinely warm and welcoming, and the courtyard is the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day exploring. It’s easy, comfortable luxury that works for any kind of traveler, and the kind of place you’ll want to come back to.” Starts at $795 per night.

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Courtesy of Casona Roma Norte

Casona Roma Norte

The newest boutique hotel in Mexico City, opened in fall 2024 just a mile from Chapultepec Park, Casona Roma Norte “perfectly reflects the spirit and character of the iconic Roma neighborhood,” Rabinor notes. “The building is stunning—officially recognized by Bellas Artes—and the renovation has preserved its historic charm while adding fresh, thoughtful touches.”

Though it’s in walking distance to top restaurants like Contramar and Lardo, as well as other renowned cocktail bars and nightlife, the hotel itself offers a range of cuisines on-site with six eateries and bars, including a matcha and tea room, an “agave gallery” that serves traditional Mexican agave-based items and spirits, and a speakeasy that melds Mexican and Art Deco influences. Most notable is Holden, the rooftop bar and fine-dining restaurant that offers panoramic views of the city. Starts at $440 per night.

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Courtesy of Las Alcobas

Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City

The cognoscenti are gravitating to Las Alcobas Mexico City, a popular option for elite travelers who appreciate intimate hotels. The Polanco property has 35 rooms and is full of noteworthy architectural touches such as custom-made Yabu Pushelberg rosewood furniture, original artwork by contemporary Mexican artists, leather wall panels with inlaid stitching, and a spiral staircase as a lobby centerpiece. Starts at $719 per night.

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Courtesy of Circulo Mexicano

Circulo Mexicano

Circulo Mexicano, from Mexican hospitality brand Grupo Habita, is located downtown (or in Centro Histórico) in a 19th-century residential building. It has just 25 rooms, all with clean and airy interiors, and a rooftop pool with views of the National Palace. Also set on the rooftop terrace is the restaurant Comedor Mexicano, featuring a menu of local and seasonal ingredients. Starts at $250 per night.

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Courtesy of Ignacia Guest House

Ignacia Guest House

We’re also fans of Ignacia Guest House, in Colonia Roma. The hotel is acclaimed for its striking interior design and architecture that combine contemporary with traditional. Its spaces are filled with furniture and art from names like Eero Saarinen, Serge Mouille, and Jonathan Adler. The gardens, laden with orange trees and native plants, are gorgeous, and you won’t ever forget the breakfast spread that includes sopes, tamales, salsas, freshly pressed juices, and breads just out of the oven. Starts at $490 per night.

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<h1 class="title">Soho House Mexico City</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Fernando Marroquin</cite>

Soho House Mexico City

Photo: Fernando Marroquin

Soho House CDMX

While there is obviously no shortage of high-end hotels for elite globetrotters in this capital city, Soho House CDMX—which opened in late 2023 in Colonia Juárez—offers SH members a familiar stay. The first of this exclusive members-only club to open in Latin America, Soho House CDMX has taken over a historic private residence—a structure that reflects Baroque and French influences—and offers a familiar premium experience with the upscale design aesthetic, site-specific artwork, and high-end amenities members have come to expect—whether they’re in London, New York, or Mexico City. Standout elements of this house include an open-air swimming pool, a screening room showing new and classic movies, a tequila bar, and an underground vinyl listening room. Annual membership starts at $2,400.

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The back garden of the Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza de la Constitucion, near the Zócalo Central Hotel.

Metropolitan Cathedral Rear View, Plaza de la Constitucion, Mex

The back garden of the Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza de la Constitucion, near the Zócalo Central Hotel.
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Zócalo Central Hotel

For those looking for a lavish lodging spot in the heart of the action, Zócalo Central Hotel fits the bill. The property is set in Cuauhtémoc, the historic and cultural hub of the city, and it’s named for the main square of the Centro Histórico, where visitors can see the Aztec ruins of the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the National Palace of Mexico. The rooftop restaurant, Balcón del Zócalo, serves up cocktails, authentic Mexican cuisine, and the best views of Zócalo square, officially known as Plaza de la Constitución.

While this luxe boutique hotel feels like a splurge, Booking.com also often offers affordable rates so that more cost-conscious travelers may enjoy the property’s top-notch amenities and accommodations. Reviewers on Booking.com also highly rated Zócalo Central for a couples getaway should you be on the lookout for a particularly romantic stay. Starts at $195 per night.

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Colima 71, Mexico City

Another relative newcomer to the vibrant Mexico City hospitality scene, Colima 71, Mexico City made Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 list of the best new hotels in the world. Mexican architect Alberto Kalach and interior designers Nomah Studio and Karla Celerio Interiorismo converted a former schoolhouse, set in a bustling area of Roma Norte, into a chic property that feels part boutique hotel and part upscale residence, comprising 16 oversized suites—most with private terraces. As a complement to the sleek, minimalist interiors, works by internationally acclaimed Mexican artists are featured throughout the space—from a floor-to-ceiling photography installation by Iñaki Bonillas in the lobby to a stunning hollow latticework steel structure by Sofía Táboas in the courtyard.

While Colima 71 does not have an on-site restaurant, the concierge can provide room service from Panadería Rosetta, a highly lauded French-style bakery in the Cuauhtémoc District. And not only is the hotel’s Honesty Bar fully stocked with top local tequilas and mezcals, but there’s also a “mezcal turndown service,” which allows guests to have the cocktail bar delivered to them: Call down to the bar to have a complimentary mezcal mini flight or mezcal cocktail served to the room. Starts at $477 per night.

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