DESTINATIONS MEXICO CITY LATIN AMERICA
FAR LEFT: Museum of Tequila and Mezcal
LEFT: Diego Rivera murals, National Palace
BELOW: NH Mexico City Airport T2
287-room hotel is on the sixth floor of the airport’s T2, but is only a 30-minute drive to Mexico City centre, so works for clients staying only a short time between connecting flights. Book it: A night’s B&B starts at £94.
w BEST HOTEL FOR . . . HIPSTERS What: W Mexico City Location: The upmarket neighbourhood of Polanco. Venue vibe: Unashamedly stylish. The colourful foyer resembles a modern art gallery, and wouldn’t look out of place in an interiors magazine. There’s a spa, gym and business centre, as well as a living room filled with games consoles.
Wow factor: The Living Room. Head here for a cocktail or to play on a games console. The area transforms into a nightclub after dark. Book it: A night’s B&B starts at £210.
w BEST HOTEL FOR . . . PEACE AND QUIET What: Villa Condesa Location: Hip Roma Norte, in the south. Venue vibe: Cool but not pretentiously so. There’s a nightly happy hour and complimentary bike hire. Each of the 15 stylish but classic rooms features a piece of antique furniture, while there’s a beautiful greenery-filled terrace. Wow factor: The homely living room
area, which has a fireplace, huge armchairs and a beautiful collection of coffee-table books. Book it: A night’s B&B starts at £96.
w BEST HOTEL FOR . . . LUXURY What: Marquis Reforma Location: Paseo de la Reforma, in the central business district. Venue vibe: Luxurious business hotel. There are 209 rooms and facilities include an enormous spa, three restaurants and a sports bar. Wow factor: The location. It’s just a 25-minute drive from the airport and the city centre is a short walk away. Book it: A night’s B&B starts at £128.
SAMPLE PRODUCT
Saga Holidays
offers a 15-night Secrets of the Maya package, which includes three days in Mexico City.
Prices start at £2,599, departing Heathrow on
May 16, including all meals, flights and the services of a tour guide.
travel.saga.co.uk
Abercrombie & Kent offers a seven-night
Mexico package including three nights in Mexico City, staying
at the 4.5-star Las Alcobas hotel. Prices start at £3,830, for departures on February6, including breakfast,
transfers, the services of a guide and flights
from London. abercrombie
kent.co.uk
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travelweekly.co.uk 5 November 2015
PICTURES: CPTM/RICARDO ESPINOSA; JOHAN PERILLA
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