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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Location
Recent guest reviews
22 April 2024
We had one of the best vacations ever (and in our 80's have lived and traveled throughout Europe).
This hotel is right on the main plaza of Mexico City and could not be better for our tourism purposes. The room was on the other side of the plaza, so quiet (after 8 p.m. -- much music, mostly enjoyable, before that. View from room was nothing to write home about, but all we had to do was go up up floor to terrace for amazing view of plaza (and great meals and drinks). Room service was awesome, all the staff as well/
A little more light maybe, but actually everything was wonderful.
20 April 2024
Great location.
Great location for exploring the historic area of the city.
16 April 2024
Best in town
Location Location
Beds to soft
16 April 2024
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, great restaurant with view of Zocalo.
Beautiful hotel and staff was wonderful from beginning to end. The breakfast was fabulous.
The location on the Zocalo made it difficult for drivers to access. There are also a lot of steps to ascend in getting into the hotel from the street. This makes it difficult for older folks or people with mobility issues.
12 April 2024
Our stay was incredible from the moment we walked in and were offered champagne at check-in.
Location and view!
11 April 2024
Exceptional
The facilities are stunning, the service is exceptional. Everything you expect from a 5 star hotel and more. The guest lounge was great. The breakfast buffet was not to be missed for the food and view
Nothing this was wonderful
9 April 2024
Couldn’t be happier!
Historic building beautifully maintained, exceptional interior. Quiet spacious room, convenient historical center, helpful staffs.
None.
5 April 2024
Fabulous
The location of the hotel is great, right in the historical center of Mexico City. The stuff are friendly and speaks fluent English. They upgraded the room for us and provided the welcome champagne and dessert. The room is large and clean. The experience of taking the historical elevator to reach our room was a highlight in our trip!
4 April 2024
Relaxing stay in the centre of Mexico City
Fantastic location, beautiful decor.
Everything was great
2 April 2024
Very good
Room was beautiful, comfortable bed. Staff, particularly reception and doormen were friendly and helpful.
29 March 2024
Would absolutely return
Beautiful setting, welcoming professional staff
Saturday night concert on the plaza that went to 1am…. Not in your control but create a challenge for sleep
18 March 2024
Wonderful
The hotel itself, the elegance about it, its history. Most of the staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Restaurant prices were overly expensive but the service was very good.
18 March 2024
Bienvenidos a Mexico!
Absolutely gorgeous historic hotel with truly grand main hall worthy of being featured in any blockbuster. Very well trained and attentive staff. Unbeatable location right on the Zocalo with shopping, more than few good restaurants and a lot of beautiful architectural masterpieces within walking distance. Large enough room. Comfortable bed.
Despite good quality double glazed windows the noise from outside (shouting, music, singing, drumming - depending on day of the week, time of the day and type of protest event taking place on the Zocalo) will be with you most of the time. Taxi cannot get to the hotel as it is located on the pedestrian part of the street - be prepared to walk with your suitcases a block or two.
18 March 2024
Perfect place for first time visitors to Mexico City. Plenty to see and do. Super interesting location.
Everything.
Noisy one out of five nights. Music on the main square was a bit much.
17 March 2024
Great location on a historic building
Location, friendly staff, clean.
14 March 2024
A classy gem in the nerve center of Mexico City.
Remarkable historic Art Nouveau building just on the Zocalo. Endlessly interesting hub of the capital city! Terrace bar was fun, drinks were generous, and the food was good!
Understaffed, tho the front desk was staffed 24/7.
11 March 2024
Very good overall.
The building & architecture, the friendly staff, the facilities and location.
The fact that you could hear the shower or the flush from adjacent rooms and sometimes people were inconsiderate and were very noisy late at night. The bathrooms need an upgrade.
11 March 2024
Would definitely come back
Restaurant menu
7 March 2024
This is the place to stay if visiting the Zocalo Square area
Unique hotel upscale room ,great location and attention by the staff.
Only Entrance has stairs
5 March 2024
An elegant but fun stay in the very center of Mexico City.
Fantastic historic building of the Art Nouveau era. Near many of the historic sites of CDMX, many museums, historic murals, excellent restaurants. The rooftop terrace at the hotel was a really good restaurant serving epic cocktails. The desk staff was also very helpful.
Because streets around the governmental seat on the Zocalo are often closed for security reasons, it is sometimes hard to order a taxi or get in from the airport with your luggage. We learned to work around this by ordering Ubers for the street behind the hotel.
3 March 2024
We wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Mexico City!
This was our fourth stay at The Gran Hotel Ciudad and once again we had an exceptionally wonderful experience.
The staff are one hundred percent service oriented. The grand building inspires awe at every turn. And The Terraza restaurant overlooking the zocalo has exceptional food and service.
29 February 2024
Perfect. Don’t stay anywhere else
Great location. Wonderful service. Everything about it was outstanding
Have to climb a flight of stairs to reach the lobby
26 February 2024
2nd stay at Gran Hotel. Wish I could visit more often
A beautiful and unique building, An excellent location, a kind and helpful,staff, an excellent value.
Can’t think of a thing.
25 February 2024
Exceptional
Everything (location , very clean)
Sometimes it got loud in front of hotel due to protest. Last day a family stayed next door and wS so loud kids running around
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
24 April 2024
Exceptional
Great location. Historic vibe.