This Mexico City Hotel Is in a Trendy, Walkable Neighborhood—With a Heated Rooftop Pool and a Dog-friendly Beer Garden

There are many sides to Mexico City. There’s its Historic Center, upscale Polanco, the colorful canals of Xochimilco, and, of course, trendy La Condesa. With an abundance of cute mom-and-pop taco stands, Instagram-worthy cafes, boutique shops, and fashionable locals on every corner, it’s no wonder why this area has become a favorite among in-the-know travelers.

Just off a busy intersection on a tree-lined street is Andaz Mexico City Condesa, which is perhaps just as cool as the neighborhood it’s located in. Sited within a historic art deco building created by José Galán (who was influenced by another Mexican architecture icon, Luis Barragán), the hotel has kept many of its original features, including its eye-catching tile floors and mosaic murals. The interiors are a photo-ready celebration of round corners, modern design, and bold colors, including Andaz’s signature pink escalators.

The building actually has two hotels, the Andaz and Mondrian Mexico City Condesa. The two properties intertwine seamlessly, sharing a handful of common spaces. But those exclusive to Andaz have truly been made their own and echo their chic surroundings. There’s a vibrant courtyard lush with plants, an art deco-inspired cafe often filled with locals working on their laptops, and multiple rooftop hangouts.

But perhaps Andaz’s biggest strength is its location. Staying here puts you within walking distance (and La Condesa is very walkable) of countless delicious eateries, trendy shops, and bustling craft cocktail bars. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, the historic neighborhood of La Roma is about a 20-minute walk away.

Here’s what you need to know before booking a stay at Andaz Mexico City Condesa.

The Rooms

Andaz Mexico City Condesa has 213 rooms, and guests can choose from options ranging from a unit with two double beds with city views to the spacious, 926-square-foot Executive Suite. I stayed in a King room, which had impressive skyline and mountain vistas.

The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán’s original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz’s signature pink embellishments. There are also thoughtful touches like an in-room Victrola record player, a curated selection of records, and custom art. The result is accommodations that are effortlessly cool—it fits right in with the hip vibes of La Condesa.

Food and Drink

There are four restaurants and bars at Andaz Mexico City Condesa—the property knows they are competing with one of the best food cities in the world, and more than delivers with its on-site fare. Start your day at the breakfast restaurant Pórtico, where guests can fuel up at the buffet or order from an à la carte menu. Everything at Pórtico is locally sourced and emphasizes scratch cooking—the restaurant uses free-range eggs from a small farmer in the area and bakes bread using a three-year-old sourdough starter.

Caffeine lovers should plan to stop by Derba Matcha Cafe, an art deco-style cafe with a range of espresso and matcha drinks, as well as larger-than-life pastries like the “crookie,” aka a cookie-dough-filled croissant. Derba is open until 10 p.m., and you’ll find that the cafe is often filled with locals who come here to work and socialize. But Derba isn’t the only local hangout as Andaz. Dog-friendly Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club is another popular spot and has a food truck that serves bar classics—there’s a fun arcade and board game area, too. It’s an ideal place to hang out with man’s best friend while enjoying Mexico City views.

For Tulum-like vibes in the heart of the capital, head to Cabuya Rooftop, which feels like a tropical oasis amid skyscrapers. Cabuya’s menu specializes in serving sustainably caught and raised seafood, and highlights include the Cabuya ceviche, the smoked marlin toastada, and the totoaba, a fish native to the Gulf of California that you can only eat in Mexico (it’s illegal to export).

Activities and Amenities

Besides its attractive location, one of the best things about Andaz Mexico City is the amount of spaces there are to simply hang out and socialize. One of my favorite places was the courtyard, which the hotel shares with the Mondrian. Here, guests can enjoy outdoor seating, large statues, classic cars, and a historic fountain—Pórtico is located in the courtyard as well.

Mexico City generally has pretty balmy weather year-round, but temperatures can get a little nippy in the winter. Thankfully, the Andaz has a heated rooftop pool with arguably one of the best views of the city and the mountains. The pool area is serviced by Cabuya, so you can enjoy tropical-inspired cocktails without having to leave the water.  

Andaz also has a selection of curated activities to help you get up close and personal with Mexico City and La Condesa. I participated in a food tour of the neighborhood and was blown away by a whirlwind of small taco shops, artisanal toast pastries, and natural wine—the best of what La Condesa has to offer. The guide also gave me a lot of fun recommendations that I tried to check off during the rest of my visit.

For those who love to stay active during their vacations, the Andaz has a fully-equipped 24-hour gym with Peloton treadmills and Technogym equipment.

The Spa

If you want to unwind after a long day of exploring, there’s Pasana Spa & Wellness, where guests can select from treatments such as deep tissue massages, body scrubs, or facials. Salt lamps made from salt sourced from the surrounding volcanoes are in every treatment room, and salt and herbs are incorporated into every treatment (though you can opt out if you wish). Pasana also has comfy relaxation rooms where you can enjoy a variety of herbal teas before or after your treatment.

Accessibility and Sustainability 

Andaz Mexico City has one ADA room that is 667 square feet with a city view. It includes amenities such as a roll-in shower, a widened door, as well as a lowered peephole, door latch, thermostat, and light switches.

As for sustainability, Andaz Mexico City has an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (aka EDGE) certification, which means that the hotel has adopted sustainable hospitality practices, including the conservation of water, energy, and materials. For example, the property uses water-efficient toilets, faucets, and showers, energy-efficient lighting, and it also has a rainwater harvesting system.

Location

It’s hard to beat Andaz’s central location within one of Mexico City’s best neighborhoods (not to mention a very walkable one). If you need to get to another part of the city, public transportation options are plenty, as are taxis as are the availabilty of ride-hailing services such as Lyft and Uber.

If you are flying in, Andaz Mexico City Condesa is eight miles from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX)—it’s about a 30 minute drive, depending on traffic. Andaz can help you arrange an airport transfer, but you can easily catch a taxi, Lyft, or Uber from the airport as well.

How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay

Andaz Mexico City is a Hyatt property and participates in the World of Hyatt—it’s a Category Four hotel, meaning you will need 12,000 points per night to book a stay here (if you want to pay in points instead of cash).

The property is also a part of American Express’s Fine Hotels + Resorts program. If you have a qualifying American Express card and book your stay through the American Express travel portal, you can get fun perks like a room upgrade (when available), a complimentary breakfast for two, early check-in, and a late check-out.