Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
Expert reviews
“The Gran Hotel flaunts the French art nouveau style of the pre-revolution era. Crowned by a stained-glass canopy crafted by Tiffany in 1908, the atrium is a fin de siècle fantasy of curved balconies, wrought-iron elevators and chirping birds in giant cages. Rooms do not disappoint in comparison.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
- Great views
All you need to know
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México offers a modern and elegant stay along with breathtaking views of the main plaza to the guests. This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of the city, close to many famous attractions. Once you step into the hotel, you’ll be surprised to see the beautiful historic architecture that is aesthetically pleasing combined with the world-class service. You can book a room or a suite depending on your liking and budget. All the rooms feature air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV, a desk, and an attached bathroom with a panoramic mirror.
The building was originally built in 1526 as a residence of the Royal Accountant. In 1895, it was turned into a shopping center – the first ever in Mexico. Finally, in 1968, it was inaugurated as a hotel representing a unique cultural heritage that is worth exploring. One major highlight of the hotel is its Tiffany-style stained glass window, which is said to be one of the four largest windows in the world.
The hotel also houses one of the best restaurants in Mexico City, La Terraza Restaurant, located on the 5th floor. This restaurant offers finger-licking good cuisine through their exclusive a la carte menus. The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Presidential Palace are located within walking distance of the hotel. The spectacular Castillo de Chapultepec gardens are also located nearby – just a short drive away. While you admire the interior of the hotel and its services, don’t miss capturing the breathtaking views of Zócalo Plaza from the rooftop.
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Recent guest reviews
10 September 2024
A jump in the last century’s luxury
The service is amazing, the breakfast spectacular
8 September 2024
Rooms are large, We liked the Terrace for evening drinks and snacks
Stunning hotel in Centro Mexico City
The staff always helpful and friendly
5 September 2024
Our favorite place to stay in one of our favorite cities!
As always, the breakfast on the rooftop, and the friendliness of the staff made our experience wonderful. This was our 4th visiting GranHotel.
There was soap dispensers for the bathtub but none in the shower and you cannot move them.
3 September 2024
The Gran Hotel Ciudad de México Zocalo View is spectacular!!
With your stay, they have a huge area where you can have great snacks 24/7 with huge windows. You can relax and see all the activities to the Zocalo and see all the people walking in the streets. WOW, you just sit down in front of any windows and relax. I'm just seeing all the action that is happening in front of me. Who needs tv when you have this beautiful view!! Another great thing is that they receive you with champagne and departure with some mexican candles. The hotel is spectacular!!
I don't have a dislike.
1 September 2024
For a luxury stay the hotel was beautiful, classic period architecture, location and view excellent
Location and view were excellent. Cynthia at reception made my check in and request for early laundry service so easy. Cynthia is a 10/10 for service.
The restaurant was not quite up to standard
27 August 2024
The hotel is worth seeing even if you don’t stay there, but splurging on a night or more is worth it
Breakfast was really good and so was the dinner we had at Terraza the night we arrived. The view of the Zocalo from the restaurant is great.
We wish we had stayed longer.
9 August 2024
Loved it
The building and lift and the terrace
A little old
6 August 2024
Fabulous
Close to Zocolo.
Close to Zocolo.
4 August 2024
Our stay was wonderful. We loved the historic hotel and its location.
I confirmed in writing before our trip that my friends would have a view of the Zocalo. It was confirmed in writing. However, when we got to the hotel, we were told that there wasn't a room with such a view available. (A woman who had just checked in had the same problem!) I showed the man at the front desk that I had an email confirming the room would have a Zocalo view, but I learned that the communication confirming the view was from booking.com, not the hotel (contrary to the communication, which said it was from "the property"). It started our stay with a lot of frustration and disappointment. Booking.com's conduct in this created disagreement and an argument between us and the hotel, when, in fact, it appears to have the fault of Booking.com. The hotel should bring this to the attention of Booking.com because the way this was handled reflected poorly on the hotel initially when it doesn't appear it was at fault. I also tried to change my reservation so I could leave a day early. That wasn't possible, I was told, unless it was worked out with Booking.com. I wrote a message to Booking.com, but no one ever responded. I would NEVER used Booking.com again. I'll make the reservation directly with the hotel in the future. I was told that if I had made the reservation directly with the hotel, the accommodation with my reservation could have been made.
4 August 2024
Beautiful stay.
The location was perfect, walking distance to so many stores, restaurants, pharmacies and museums.
25 July 2024
It is a beautiful grand hotel in a great location.
Location and the friendly and helpful staff- Jose, Adrian, Uriel, Cynthia. Thank you
I upgraded my booking to a room with a Zocalo view but was told that there is none available when I checked in. It was only the next day that a smaller one with a “partial Zocalo view was available.
24 July 2024
Heavenly. Proud to stay there. Like being transported to 19th century. Beautifully antique.
Hotel view from 4th floor was stupendous, nothing could match it. Room view not so good
better room view
23 July 2024
Fabulous
Incredible property and location, pricey though
22 July 2024
Fabulous
Location and hotel are excellent. Amazing rooms (large!) and decor. Very clean, too.
The menu could be more creative and attractive.
19 July 2024
Exceptional
I like so many things about the property. I also like that the property has professional driver. One driver in particular that we rode frequently was Flavio. He was professional and with a sense of humor.
16 July 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel at great location
14 July 2024
Definitely will stay again.
Location is excellent. Beautiful old hotel with all modern updates walking distance to so many things. Excellent staff.
You can no longer take cars into the area of 16 of September road so schlepping your luggage in the dark 1/2 a block or so It would be nice if you could call the hotel upon arrival and they could send a bellman or something. Also no elevators at the main entrance. My biggest annoyance was the nightly buskers beneath my window on 16 of September ave. Since the area is only open to foot traffic and is super popular and busy there are a variety of hustlers. The karaoke performances end about 10 pm nightly. That being said it is a super safe are with multitudes of police as it is adjacent to the presidential residence. The advantage of being right on the zocalo outweighs the disadvantage of the noise.
12 July 2024
More than I expected.
It is in a very good location and safe location. Nice to walk around and some sites are within walking distance. Lots of police around. Staffs very courteous and helpful and speaks English.
The noice level. Since it is located close to government offices and the Zócalo, where they allow protest to occur.
8 July 2024
Very good
Location was good
Because de location it was a lot of noise
30 June 2024
Definitely recommend!
I booked it as a little treat for my birthday and not only was the hotel stunning, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and even surprised me with a cake for my birthday!
29 June 2024
Excellent
Great service!
28 June 2024
Very nice experience
Very nice location , very nice hotel
Lounge needs to be upgraded with better coffee machines and arrangements for other beverage
18 June 2024
Exceptional
Staff was incredable, gorgeous building, excellent location!
17 June 2024
We had a wonderful stay in a very iconic and beautiful hotel. Can’t wait to go back. Our room was beautiful and we had a
The hotel was beautiful and very historic. The service was top notch and we enjoyed the free breakfast buffet on the top floor overlooking the Zocalo.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
12 September 2024
Fabulous
Impressive building and super friendly staff. Great central location.