Embassy Suites Reforma Mexico City

I usually don't stay in hotels on my travels much less one that caters to business travelers. But I was visiting Mexico City (DF) on Columbus Day weekend and traveling with my grandmother and aunt, and decided they'd prefer somewhere more comfortable. I was fortunate enough to find a package through www.Expedia.com including the flight and hotel. The Embassy Suites turned out to be one of the newest hotels in DF and it showed throughout the hotel. In fact a couple times, our taxi drivers hadn't heard of the hotel despite its unique design and its location right on Paseo de la Reforma at the Glorieta Colon (Statue of Columbus).

The staff spoke English proficiently and were always very helpful. There was no extra charge to use the concierge service and it was nice having someone else deal with the logistics of organizing daytrips to places like Teotihuacan especially in a huge city like DF. That being said just about everything offered by the hotel does cost more because it caters towards business travelers or travelers wanting more comfort (although the breakfast buffet was included in our package). For example, we could've walked over to a sitio (taxi stand) and took a regular cab to Chapultepec park for about 80 pesos. However, the taxis called by the hotel were usually big American SUVs with drivers who spoke English and that same trip to Chapultepec Park was about 200 pesos. I don't think this was some kind of ruse by the hotel to rip-off travelers, again its just the hotel knows most its guests are business types who desire a certain level of service.

Also, as the name implies, all the rooms are "suites" so there is a sitting area/living with a fold out sofa bed, and a separate bedroom.

While the Embassy Suites is expensive compared to some of the hotels that cater to tourists along Reforma, its still not the most expensive that DF has to offer.

Although located on Reforma the hotel is a bit far from the main tourist sights. About 15-20 minutes on foot to the Alameda and Centro Historico. And a 30-40 minute walk to the entrance or edge of Chapultepec Park. I walked to both areas (but I do walk fast). However, the hotel is located very close to the Revolucion Monument and there is a metro station there.

My stay was very enjoyable and have no complaints about the Embassy Suites in DF. I can only wish the Embassy Suites here in the United States were half as nice as the one in Mexico City.