Hotel Geneve

Hotel Geneve has been welcoming guests in the Zona Rosa since 1907, and it makes the most of that history by calling itself a hotel museum. The building houses a collection of historical pieces, and its época suites are decorated with details linked to notable guests of the past. With 226 rooms, it is one of the larger historic hotels in this guide and offers a sense of the city's past.

The hotel has several places to eat and drink, which helps in a hotel of this size. Veranda Bistro and Buenos Díaz cover meals through the day, the Quiet Garden offers a calmer corner, and the Phone Bar is the place for a drink. There is also a gym, a spa, a business centre and a relaxation area called the Calm Spot, and the concierge can help with tours and restaurant bookings.

Practical touches make it good value. Guest parking is free, which is useful if you are driving. Early check-in is offered subject to availability, and on Sundays check-out runs until 14:00, which helps if you have an afternoon flight. The hotel also has event spaces and a membership programme, Ostar Benefits.

It suits couples and families who want a comfortable, central hotel with character, and business travellers who need to be near Reforma. With 226 rooms, it may also have space when smaller hotels are full. If you are booking directly, use the reservations email on the hotel's website, and note that the site carries a fraud warning, so make sure you are dealing with the hotel's official channels.

The location is one of the most convenient in the city. Paseo de la Reforma, a few minutes away, links the Zona Rosa with the St. Regis, the Four Seasons and Chapultepec forest, so several of the city's best-known addresses are reachable along a single avenue. The Zona Rosa is a few minutes' walk from Paseo de la Reforma and the Ángel de la Independencia, and the historic centre, Polanco, Roma and Condesa are all nearby. Café La Habana, the historic coffee house on Avenida Morelos, is also in Colonia Juárez, the hotel's own neighbourhood.