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I spent two nights at the Camino Real near Chapultapec Park. The hotel is hard to miss, since it is painted in bright yellows, pinks and blues, typical of the Camino Real chain.
The hotel is old, but has been well-maintained and is uniquely decorated. The Blue Lounge, just off the lobby, has a great ambiance, with low lighting and a relaxing view of a large pool/fountain.
My room was very comfortable, with a great bed and wonderful bathroom that included a large tub. Great water pressure in the shower which is always a plus. Free wi-fi in the rooms was another plus.
The best thing about the hotel, though, was the food. Because I was there for business I just had two quick room service dinners - both terrific (enchiladas with mole one night - chicken tacos and guacamole the next). The best meal was the catered luncheon served as part of the meeting I attended. I have NEVER in all my years of attending/speaking at conferences EVER had such a wonderful meal served to a large group. Very traditionally Mexican, the meal began with slightly crisp vegetables in a creamy sauce, served in a puff pastry "box". The main course was chicken stuffed with cuitacoche - that's a fungus that grows on corn. Sounds gross, tastes great! Dessert was a light pie, made of layers of strawberry and hazelnut gelato. All the food was served at the proper temperature and was of a caliber I'd have expected in a gourmet restaurant.
Only negative about the hotel is that it is very spread out and not friendly to those with disabilities. There are stairs involved in getting to the main lobby and meeting rooms as well as most restaurants and I saw no way someone in a wheel chair could easily move about.
In addition to the unique decor, there are several excellent restaurants, including Le Cirque - associated with the restaurants of the same name in Las Vegas and New York.
Rather than being a typical high-rise building, the hotel has only a few floors and is spread over several acres, creating the feeling that you're at a resort, rather than in the center of one of the largest cities in the world. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageWebsite: http://www.camino-real-mexico-city.com/ Map: Camino Real Mexico City
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The hotel is fairly close to a metro stop, and we decided to 'rough' it from the airport.
When we exited the metro, we were a little uncertain which direction to walk, so we asked some police. Believe it or not- they escorted us to the hotel.
I'm sure the hotel personnel were wondering what kind of guests had just walked in, but we were delighted with the people of Mexico City. Very warm, kind, polite people.
I know there are a lot of warnings, but we had a great experience in Mexico City. This hotel is wonderfully situated, a lot of personnel very ready to help, great restaurants.
Have fun!
The hotel itself is a work of art, enjoy your explorations.
There's a Rufino Tamayo mural, “Man Facing Eternity” and sculptures etc. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageWebsite: http://www.camino-real-mexico-city.com/ Map: Camino Real Mexico City
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