Colonial Suites - Hermosos apartamentos en el restaurado siglo 18 Colonial Haciend

Beautiful apartments in historic center of Mexico City. Although you are in the middle of one of the largest and busiest cities in the world, the apartments are peaceful, quiet, and charming. The host is readily available as is the on-site assistant. We stayed for nine nights and loved it.

We stayed only 4 days so it was important to be close to the many important sites and activities - this rental was perfectly situated in the Central Historic District (restaurants, plazas, parks, museums, etc.). The unit(s) were very charming, spacious, simple, clean, and the building had so much character. Our 2 teenage daughters loved spending the evenings watching the projection TV from the bed after long days of lots of walking and movement. Olivia and the maintenance helper were responsive and helpful. We hired a driver (recommended by Olivia ) who took us on an all-day tour of ancient Teotihuacan. The day was exceptional and far better than we imagined, the highlight of the trip for me. Arturo picked us up in a nice, comfortable SUV, drove us to pre-mapped places, conveyed so much history, facts, and commentary, he took care of our tickets and showed us where to enter/exit, where to focus, took us to a restaurant when we needed to re-charge, and ended with a bang at the Basilica. I may not make it back to Mexico City so I am grateful we had the chance to see and learn so much. Outstanding!

This apartment--or rather these two well separated loft bedroom apartments--are spacious and comfortable for a short stay. Best of all is the extraordinary location which is, as other reviews mention, both right in the middle of the historic centro area and blissfully quiet late at night. (There was a party in the building with loud music into the wee hours one weekend night but I believe this to be an exception, it's a tranquil residence with nice neighbors. In an adjacent building apt there was dance/electric music booming every day from about 11 am-6 pm but that always quieted by early evening)

Preparing some basic meals and taking a break from restaurants is one reason we generally rent apartments instead of hotel rooms when landing for several days. Although basic equipment such as coffee maker, toaster oven and small fridge has been thoughtfully provided the little gas stove (in one apt, the other has only a contact heating plate) offers only limited heating capacity which didn't allow us to simultaneously boil water and simmer a pasta sauce. This is likely not a big deal for many travelers as CDMX abounds with food from street vendors to Michelin starred restaurants (reserve weeks/months ahead) but seems worth mentioning for those to whom a working kitchen counts. The same gas issue also limits the water heater---warming only enough for one short bath, so time accordingly.

We enjoyed the ample separation of space for unwinding after bustling excursions and slept notably well in the comfortable king bed.

We did not meet our host, Olivia, but messaged back and forth a couple of times. She was welcoming and considerate and had some minor maintenance details promptly handled.

All in all this is a great base, within easy walking distance of many museums and historic sites in this not-to-be-missed grand city.

olivia was the perfect host,helping us with airport taxis,frida Kahlo links for tickets,and accommodating our needs.

the historic property is basic but unique,clean and with all the facilities we needed.

the area is safe,central and great to walk to lots of sights