Downtown Mexico
Bohemian-chic colonial. Industrial edge meets 17th-century grandeur. Attracts a hip, design-forward crowd of locals and savvy travelers.
The rooftop terrace is open to non-guests for events and sometimes drinks — book early as it fills fast
Why It Matters
One of the few truly stylish hotels in the Centro Histórico, set inside a genuine viceregal palace on a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Azul Histórico, one of Mexico City's most acclaimed traditional Mexican restaurants, operates in the ground-floor courtyard. The rooftop pool and bar with views of church domes, the Torre Latinoamericana, and the Casino Español facade is a destination in its own right.
Downtown Mexico is a 17-room boutique hotel occupying the 17th-century Palacio de los Condes de Miravalle, two blocks from the Zócalo in Mexico City's UNESCO World Heritage Centro Histórico. Grupo Habita took a neglected baroque palace and rewired it with an industrial-bohemian aesthetic: volcanic rock walls, high-vaulted brick ceilings, dark tiled floors, and raw wood furnishings sit alongside a sleek rooftop concrete pool with historic skyline views. Small and intimate by design — this is the kind of hotel where the breakfast team remembers what pastry you asked about the day before.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Colonial King
A meaningful step up in space at 35 sqm. King bed, hardwood furnishings, and spacious bathrooms with rainfall disc showers. The most popular room type and the sweet spot for most guests. Double occupancy.
King · 35 sqm
Colonial Queen
The entry-level option, and still pretty memorable. These 25 sqm rooms face the 17th-century courtyard and feature high ceilings, original antique building materials, and dark tiled floors. Compact but well-considered — organic bath amenities, rain shower, minibar, and all the standard kit. Double occupancy.
Queen · 25 sqm
Independence Suite
At 50 sqm, these suites are the second-largest rooms in the palace. They can face either the internal patio or the street — ask for patio-facing if you want atmosphere over views. Good choice for longer stays or travelers who want room to breathe. Double occupancy.
50 sqm
Revolution Suite
The flagship. At 70 sqm, this is one of the largest rooms in the entire Centro Histórico. Separate living area, luxurious finishes, and — the detail that really sets it apart — a freestanding bathtub. If you want to splurge on one Grupo Habita stay, this is the one. Double occupancy.
70 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers free bicycle rental — a genuinely useful perk for exploring the flat, cobbled streets of the Centro Histórico. Templo Mayor, Bellas Artes, and the Alameda Central are all within easy cycling distance.
The 24-hour front desk team can arrange excursions, city tours, and car hire. The hotel is ideally positioned for walking tours of the Centro Histórico, with the Templo Mayor, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Palacio Nacional all within minutes on foot.
The hotel has two dedicated event spaces, including a rooftop terrace that holds up to 450 people. A dedicated event planner handles tailor-made events covering music, lighting, staffing, and catering. Popular for corporate dinners, weddings, and cultural gatherings.
The sleek concrete rooftop pool is exclusive to hotel guests — non-guests can't access it, which keeps it refreshingly uncrowded. Views of the historic skyline make it one of the most memorable urban pool settings in Mexico City.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The large rooftop terrace accommodates up to 450 guests for events and also functions as the hotel bar. Views sweep across the historic center skyline.
All rooms equipped with organic bath products.
A manicured interior courtyard garden — the same space shared with Azul Histórico restaurant. Stone-forge staircase, gray volcanic rock walls, and an old-world atmosphere.
Pets accepted in all room types with an extra fee of USD 50 + taxes per booking.
Sleek concrete pool on the roof terrace, exclusive to hotel guests, with panoramic views of the Centro Histórico skyline. Sun loungers and umbrellas available.
A curated collection of independent boutiques, young Mexican designer shops, an art gallery, and gourmet food outlets occupy the mezzanine of the palace. All Mexican-focused — no chains.
A hotel house car is available for guest use.
Airport transfers available with surcharge. Must be arranged at least 72 hours before arrival.
Valet parking available at extra charge.
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