St. Regis Mexico Metropolis has lengthy been thought of a luxe choice for anybody visiting the sprawling metropolis. The lodge is so iconic that it has made it to our World’s Finest Awards checklist in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
One of many coolest issues about this family- and pet-friendly lodge is its location: it is in a bustling neighborhood and walkable to and from Roma and Condesa. (I discovered myself strolling over to the close by Roma and Condesa neighborhood each time I may.) Plus, there are panoramic views from the 31-story constructing, so you possibly can see your complete metropolis and the gorgeous Sierra Madre mountains.
When making your option to the property by automobile, it is plain that you simply’re in a busy a part of city. However when you’re on the lodge, it is simple to neglect you are in such a buzzy a part of town. Throughout my go to, I used to be routinely shocked by how zen-like the keep was.
What makes this lodge particular, although, is the service. The workers is extremely heat and attentive, guaranteeing you’ve got every little thing you want for an awesome keep. “The visitor expertise at The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis is outlined by an unwavering dedication to luxurious, customized service, and timeless class,” Rodrigo Rizzi, the lodge’s normal supervisor, instructed Journey + Leisure. “Customized butler service, signature rituals, beautiful eating, luxurious lodging, wellness and recreation, and the perfect tackle in Mexico Metropolis.”
St. Regis Mexico Metropolis
- The placement is elite, because it’s walkable from Roma and Condesa.
- There is not any scarcity of fantastic eating in Mexico Metropolis, however the on-site eating places and bars are glorious must you not wish to depart the property.
- The serene rooms make you are feeling such as you’re not in a bustling metropolis.
The Rooms
The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis has 189 rooms — and each suite comes with butler service. The rooms are adorned in calming shades of purple and grey, with plush beds, marble loos, and comfy seating areas. And for those who’re on the town for work, the devoted workspaces in every room are an awesome contact.
In January, the lodge rolled out eight new backyard suites, which Rizzi stated are the “excellent mix of a metropolis lodge with a splash of a resort vibe” that lends itself to being an “city oasis.” Every suite has a big out of doors terrace that overlooks Paseo de la Reforma and is provided with a seating space, a jacuzzi, a fire, and a pergola.
The 2-bedroom, 3,875-square-foot Caroline Astor Backyard Terrace Suite has an out of doors infinity pool, which the property says is the primary suite to have one in Mexico Metropolis.
“The design of our suites follows the class that characterizes St. Regis, aiming to make you are feeling proper at house whereas offering a cushty area to entertain your visitors,” Rizzi instructed T+L. “With meticulous consideration to element, our suites are thoughtfully crafted to exude a way of heat, sophistication, and timeless appeal.”
Meals and Drink
The property has eight completely different meals and beverage retailers, starting from grab-and-go to nice eating.
My first introduction to eating on the lodge was at Diana Restaurant, a recent Mexican eatery below the helm of chef Diego Niño. (The restaurant has views of the Diana the Huntress fountain, which is a tribute to the Roman goddess Diana.) Right here, the menu has the likes of squid in recado negro, beer-glazed octopus, and tuna tostada, however I feasted on purple ceviche (catch of the day wearing macha emulsion, a creamy avocado puree, and miso mayo) and duck flautas with mole xiqueno.
Additionally on the property is Animal, a steakhouse with Mexican and Japanese fare. (It has a well-liked outpost within the Polanco neighborhood, too.) The menu accommodates tacos, steaks, tostadas, and nigiri. However our professional tip is to order the sushi boat.
There’s additionally La Desk Krug for French eating, Mentor for Greek meals, and Sushi Tatsugoro for Japanese bites. Glass Home Café is the lodge’s on-site patisserie with espresso, pastries, and sweets for grab-and-go fare.
For drinks, there’s the New York Metropolis-inspired King Cole Bar. “The lavishly adorned King Cole Bar takes its inspiration from the well-known bar in New York Metropolis,” Rizzi stated. “Grand home windows, excessive ceilings, and enormous wood doorways create a way of open area, but the bar and seating areas are comfortably intimate.”
And, in fact, there’s 24-hour in-room eating, which affords the identical high quality dishes. I began my mornings with a contemporary juice, a fruit smoothie, and an entree. One morning, it was a muesli and lychee grain bowl; one other morning, it was a staff-recommended chilaquiles pasilla.
The Spa
The lodge is house to Remède Spa, which has an assortment of remedies, from customized massages and facials to manicures and pedicures. The spa has an indoor heated swimming pool with metropolis skyline views.
Actions and Experiences
The lodge typically has a seasonal takeover or pop-up. (In April 2024, for instance, the lodge collaborated with New York Metropolis’s Pebble Bar for a pop-up occasion within the Caroline Astor Backyard Terrace Suite.)
“We’re a really dynamic lodge; we’re at all times doing pop-ups, takeovers, particular menus, seasonal rituals — you identify it,” Rizzi stated. “What visitors can count on is at all times nice service and an beautiful keep, and relaxation assured each time they go to The Home of Astor in Mexico Metropolis, one thing is going on. Each keep at The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis, you’ll at all times discover one thing new to find.”
Throughout my keep, I went on an structure tour by means of town’s historic neighborhood. I discovered that town’s uneven pavement is as a result of every day earthquakes, that town has one of many highest concentrations of museums on the earth, and even dabbled in a neighborhood refreshing mocktail known as suera. (It is lime juice in seltzer water served in a salt-rimmed glass.) Whereas this tour was personalized for my pursuits, the lodge supplied one thing for everybody.
“We’re centered on giving distinctive experiences, like our architectural tour with a specialist in structure and artwork historical past or our new expertise with a private shopper who will assist you with what to purchase from the perfect designers,” Rizzi stated. “If our luminaries are searching for a gastronomical expertise, now we have our unique ‘La Desk Krug’ the place the menu is customized to the visitor’s wants and paired with Krug Champagne.”
The lodge’s unbeatable location means many sights are close by — and the staff is at all times out there to share their insider suggestions. “We’ve got created a curated information by our Chief Concierge of hidden gems within the metropolis, plus now we have a full concierge staff with Clef d’Or to personalize everybody’s go to,” Rizzi stated.
Household-friendly Choices
St. Regis Mexico Metropolis has a Kids’s Membership on the fifteenth flooring for youths between the ages of 5 and 11. The lodge additionally affords in-suite glamping and has child-sized robes, slippers, and a step stool upon request. From Friday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to six p.m., a sweet trolly navigates the foyer and terrace for kids (and sweet lovers of all ages) to fill their luggage with candy treats. Visitors can contact the property’s butler service to request child wipes, diapers, roll-away beds, and cribs.
Accessibility and Sustainability
There are six accessible rooms on the property. Visitors can request one in every of these rooms whereas reviewing their reservation.
St. Regis Mexico Metropolis is a Inexperienced Key-certified property.
Location
Vacationers can fly to and from Mexico Metropolis Worldwide Airport (MEX). Aeromexico, Mexico’s flagship service, has direct flights between many main U.S. airports and Mexico Metropolis. The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis is about 9 miles from the airport, which relying on site visitors, is a couple of half hour away.
The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis is within the Reforma neighborhood, on the nook of the Fuente de la Diana Cazadora roundabout — a historic landmark that pays tribute to the Roman goddess Diana. It’s a 10-minute stroll to 2 widespread neighborhoods, Roma and Condesa.
“We’re situated on the long-lasting avenue of Paseo de la Reforma, which was often called Carlota Avenue on the time when Maximiliano & Carlota dominated Mexico, and it leads you to the Chapultepec Castel,” Rizzi stated. “These days, you’ll discover the avenue landmarks, museums, parks, and every little thing a traveler seems for in a location. We’re near many artwork galleries, eating places, historic buildings, and extra.” (The lodge is only a 10-minute drive from three museums: Museo de Arte Moderno, Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo, and Museo Nacional de Antropología.)
Methods to Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep
St. Regis is a part of the Marriott household so visitors can make the most of the Marriot Bonvoy loyalty program, whether or not it’s scoring a members-only fee or incomes factors in your keep. Members can even use factors to ebook their keep — rooms begin at 57,000 factors. The St. Regis Mexico Metropolis’s nightly room charges begin at $376; backyard suites begin at $919. You possibly can ebook your keep at marriott.com.