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Discover the Old World elegance of the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, an exquisite turn-of-the-century property perfectly located in downtown Mexico City. You can feel the history from the moment you step inside. From the Art Nouveau decor to the gilded open elevators and immaculate stained-glass ceiling in the lobby, every inch of the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico pays tribute to the past while providing the comfort you expect from a fine luxury hotel. The palatial ambience continues in the guest rooms. Enjoy a unique blend of traditional and contemporary decor as you sink into a plush bed. Many rooms also feature stunning views of the vibrant Zocalo square just outside the hotel. You can also marvel at spectacular scenery from the Terraza Restaurant, which is perched on the fifth floor. When it's time to explore, ask our knowledgeable concierge for recommendations on the best shows, events and attractions in Mexico City. A 24-hour fitness area and well-equipped business center are among the other amenities you can enjoy. We also provide the perfect starting point for exploring everything Mexico City has to offer. Delve into Mexican culture at the Palacio de BellasArtes, explore Old Corpus Christi or embrace the charm of the Casino Espanol De Mexico. Stay at the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico and savor a unique blend of comfort, service and style.
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Nestled in the heart of the historic center, the Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico enchants guests with its historic charm and prime Zocalo location, which reviewers often describe as vibrant. The hotel's service receives accolades for its warmth and professionalism, and the amenities, including the rooftop views and diverse buffet breakfasts, are a constant source of praise.
While some travelers mention the cost of certain services as pricey, the overall value is celebrated. Rooms are lauded for their spaciousness and cleanliness, and despite the hotel's lively setting, many guests report a peaceful night's sleep.
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We chose the Gran Hotel to celebrate our wedding reception this past December 2023. Our religious ceremony was at the main Cathedral in the Zocalo, so selecting this venue in the southeast corner of the church made the most sense from a comfortable location perspective. We are beyond grateful for the work and dedication the venue provided to all of us. Not only the service and 4-course meal service was top notch, the support from the event staff was exceptional. Gaby Monroy was our event planner and our best friend during the past 9 months. She was very meticulous and supportive during the planning process. The wait staff, ran by Capitan Cienfuegos and Capitan Ruben, was quick, efficient, and most importantly, the food was delivered hot and in great presentation. We also held our civil ceremony and cocktail hour with canapé service to help entertain our guests during in between services. The margarita bar and variety of seven different types of canapés were a high success. Our wedding took place in the Mezzanine level and we rented the entire hotel for the night. All of our guests spent the night at one of their 60 available rooms. We had ordered party favors and the housekeeping staff ensured the favors were delivered to each of our guests rooms. Adult beverages were always available and quickly delivered, and most importantly, we got to work with the entire hotel staff during the night of the event. Our newlywed suite was gigantic and with a great view of the square. The hotel delivered their own wine and chocolate covered strawberries every night we were there. They also decorated our room and bed with rose petals the night of our wedding. Thank you to all the waiters, dancers, musicians, mariachi band, front desk and housekeeping staff for making our wedding beautiful, precise, well-defined, fun, delicious, and extremely memorable. We will be hiring them again in the near future.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 4 Jan 2024
Dear Rosa, What a joy to read your review! It means the world to us to know that you had such an exceptional wedding event and stay at Gran Hotel Ciudad de México. We are happy to read your throughout about every detail that surprise you, and also the recognition of our staff, who always wants our guests to feel like being at home and able to assist you with everything that you may need in order to create memorable moments, we will send your congratulations to Gaby Monroy, captain Cienfuegos, and captain Rubén. We look forward to welcoming you back and continue to create unforgettable experiences! Kind regards,
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This hotel is luxurious! From the moment we walked in the front doors, we were well taken care of by the staff. The rooms are huge and well appointed, the architecture is incomparable, and the service is outstanding. Our only complaint is that the beds are super firm, but that seems to be the trend throughout Mexican hotels. I 100% recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 21 Apr 2023
Dear Jennifer. Thank you very much for your feedback! It is a pleasure for us to know that you really enjoyed your staying at Gran Hotel Ciudad de México and that you found it phenomenal… Be sure our staff was so glad for receiving you. About our beds, we are sorry you had that experience with them, we will take your comments into account to improve in this matter. We will be more than happy to welcome you back soon! Best regards.
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The hotel is absolutely beautiful, the stained glass ceiling is o e of a kind. Service staff is friendly. Chose an interior suite based on reviews I read prior to making reservation and we heard no noise being on the second floor. Room was spacious and well maintained. The Terrace restaurant does have the best view of the Zocalo, breakfast buffet is very good. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 27 Jun 2024
Dear Sam, Thank you for your review of the Gran Hotel Ciudad de México. It sounds like you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the Tiffany’s stained glass ceiling, the room, the breakfast buffet at the Terraza restaurant, and personalized service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again. Kind regards,
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Fantastic experience in the very center of Mexico City. The breakfast was an experience in itself, with about 25 hot dishes, all local, where waiter Eduardo Tellez Garcia explained everything about the food and not least, how to eat it. The hotel is suitable for couples, families, there is no noise here (a little outside, with musicians) and it is non-smoking. You have panoramic views of the cathedral and Constitution Square.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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For our first trip to Mexico City we could not have picked a more welcoming hotel to stay at. First off, the hotel is stunning and in a perfect location on the Zocalo. The Bellmen, Front desk, waiters and the cleaning folks were tremendously helpful & friendly despite our very limited understanding of the Mexican language. It's a great central location with very close access to all the ground transportation you'll need to navigate this gigantic city. The restaurant on site was fantastic, and the daily breakfast buffet offered an unbelievable variety of food. In a city as big, and occasionally chaotic, as Mexico City, it was always a pleasure to return to this beautiful oasis. There are many different neighborhoods in Mexico City but if determined to stay in the Historic district I can't imagine a better place to lay your head at night.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 13 Dec 2023
Dear Ralph, Thanks for being our guest at Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, it is such a wonderful review regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate the time to leave your thoughts about the location, the breakfast at the Terraza restaurant, the view, and the outstanding service from the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back and continue having unforgettable moments. Kind regards,
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An excellent location with fabulous views over the Zocalo from the Terraza Restaurant or from your room if you choose one with a Zocalo view! The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed, including toiletries, bottled water replaced each day and coffee machine. Wi-fi connection was good. The buffet breakfast offers a wide selection, particularly at the weekend, when it turns into a brunch. Waiters obviously expect a tip for service here, even though the breakfast was included in our tariff. We dined at this same restaurant on two occasions and enjoyed meals at two excellent nearby restaurants (see separate reviews) on our other nights. We made use of the little complimentary lounge area at the front of the hotel where cold water, hot drinks and sweet and savoury snacks were always available during the day. We did find it a little difficult to find the entrance to the hotel as the taxis can't stop outside because it is in a pedestrianised shopping street.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gerente General, Otro at Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico
Responded 22 Apr 2024
Dear Jackie, We are enchanted to read that you had an amazing stay at Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, and for taking the time to share your review. For us, it was absolutely a pleasure that you appreciated the location surrounded by many things to discover near the Zócalo, the comfortable room, the terrace restaurant as well as the complimentary amenities at the Jacques Gruber Lounge. We hope you will never forget this experience and to welcome you back soon! In case you need it, you can call us before your arrival, to guide you or give you some alternatives. Kind regards,
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I went to the Terraza restaurant with an incredible view of the Zócalo square, the staff was attentive and the food was delicious. My friends and I had a very, very good time!
It is one of the few restaurants with delicious gourmet vegetarian options.
I greatly appreciate the attention of Israel Mejia, very gentle and attentive to what was required.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Haz tu reservación con tiempo, puedes aprovechar la luz del sol por la mañana y tarde para...
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The Gran Hotel is a converted department store and has 60 or so rooms on 3 floors around a central courtyard which is simply stunning. It has an ornate roof and antique lifts, these lifts are functional but not for use by unsupervised guests. The courtyard is a genuine tourist attraction with frequent visits by tourists wanting a perfect social media picture. The stairs and lifts were used in two James Bond films (Spectre and License to Kill) though sadly Bond’s room “327” does not exist. Some rooms overlook the Zócalo and we overheard some guests complaining about the noise from the square. To us, the square and noises from the many buskers in adjacent streets were part of the attraction. Because the interior of the hotel is open, noise carries easily from inside as well. We ate at the terrace restaurant once and the food was good but nowhere near as good as the nearby Zócalo Hotel’s terrace restaurant. We went on my partner’s 60th birthday and despite telling the restaurant in advance in Spanish she didn’t even get a “Happy Birthday”. If you just want drinks you are diverted to the vastly inferior bar on the 4th floor which in terms of decor, views and service is very poor. The rooms are a let down and could best be described as poor and “tired”. Room service was not great and our coffee machine was only restocked daily with 2 decaffeinated coffee pods, we almost ran out of toilet paper and there is nowhere to get ice. We asked for ice from room service and it did not arrive and had to get it ourselves from the bar. The mini bar was empty…. However it did have its charm. You’re paying for the location and the ceiling. We’d probably stay again and certainly would stay on the square again. The porters are great. I
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Uber drivers drop off and pick up 2 blocks away.-the street outside is pedestrianised. City...
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Response from Gerente General, Otro at Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Chris, Thank you for sharing your detailed review! We are thrilled to know you enjoyed our hotel's stunning architecture and charm.. However, we regret the inconvenience you encountered during your stay, particularly regarding the room condition and service details. Your feedback about the restaurant and your partner's birthday celebration is invaluable, and we will use your comments to enhance our guest experience further. Rest assured that we are committed to improving our facilities and services to ensure every stay is exceptional. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future and providing you with a more enjoyable experience. Sincerely,
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As soon as you walk in, you are just amazed by the beautiful lobby. This hotel embodies old world glamour.
I stayed here for 4 nights while attending a wedding. I'm glad the bride chose this hotel, because I don't know if I would've picked it on my own. Traveling solo, I wanted to be where the other guests were since there were a number of events.
I stayed on the 5th floor. When you check in, they take you up to your room in the historic elevators and tell you a little bit about the history of the hotel. My room was very spacious. The rooms are definitely on the older side, but they were very comfortable and I think for the price, provided a good value.
Daily breakfast on the rooftop was included and the roof has very lovely views. Breakfast had a variety of sweet and savory options at the buffet as well as items you could order.
The street is blocked off to most car traffic, but the hotel is able to order taxis which are allowed to enter. I chose to do this my final morning as I had a very early flight and it went very smoothly. Otherwise, you can walk to the end of the block and order an uber.
Overall, I would stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 16 May 2024
Dear Andrea, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your opinion about your most recent stay with us, and we are glad that everything during your stay was pleasant, like the Terrace buffet, the history of the building, and of course the magnificent view to the Zócalo. We will be delighted to welcome you again. Kind regards,
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The Gran Hotel is first of all, absolutely stunning and a must visit even if you don't stay there. We stayed there three nights and had an amazing experience. We booked a junior suite looking out to the Zocalo and got upgraded to a master suite. It was giant and the view was spectacular (go to the Terazza for a similar view!), though if you have the bad luck of running into a demonstration on the square like we did, it can be very loud. However the gracious staff gave us a key to an interior room on the night it was loud. We ended up not needing it since it quieted down before our bedtime but the gesture was extremely appreciated. I was also impressed with the security during the event.
I definitely want to mention the breakfast buffet which was included in our rate and quite good - tons of options from traditional Mexican (chilaquiles, pancita, carnitas, etc.) to more European/American standards like eggs, bacon, sweets, cheeses, cold cuts, etc. Also made to order items. And mimosas! And having unlimited water bottles for easy grabbing on our floor was a nice touch.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Maybe better to stay during the week vs the weekend to avoid noise
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Response from Gerente General, Otro at Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico
Responded 30 Mar 2023
Dear guest, It is a pleasure to read your kind words! Thank you for sharing this review on TripAdvisor, we are delighted to know that throughout your stay you were able to experience our characteristic atmosphere, by the upgrade to a Master Suite Zócalo view, the amenities on each floor, as well as the courteous and polite service from all the staff. As you mentioned, we offer a huge variety of dishes for breakfast in the buffet and the brunch, we are so glad that you could enjoy this vibrant experience. We hope that you would never forget this moment, and we will be enchanted to welcome you back to Gran Hotel Ciudad de México! Kind regards,
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I think all the rooms have outside views, just not all have a view of the Zocalo. All the rooms seemed to open to the center of the Hotel(which is beautiful!) as you can see in the pictures.
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PRICE RANGE
$379 - $515 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MexicoCentral Mexico and Gulf CoastMexico CityCentro Histórico / Cuauhtémoc District
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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