Guest User
October 7, 2024
I am a frequent business and vacation traveler. I stayed at the Alexander Hotel for 3 nights in September 2024 while in CDMX for some meetings, and booked my trip through the American Express FHR program. I was told that the hotel opened to the public in April and it showed - the room and entire property were in excellent condition with modern and luxurious finishes. The decor and service of the Alexander Hotel make it feel like a boutique version of the Ritz-Carlton that opened just a few years ago in Mexico City. I would consider this very good company to be in, given that the RC in CDMX is considered one of the top new hotels in the world. Having stayed at, and thoroughly enjoyed, both of these hotels, there are a few things about my experience at the Alexander Hotel that I really appreciated: 1. In terms of pure square footage, I believe the rooms are very generously sized compared to the standard RC rooms. Plus, park view rooms have very high ceilings (at least 12 feet high) and floor-to-ceiling windows, which make the rooms feel even more spacious. The bathrooms and closets are also surrounded in glass to add to the airiness. Unlike the Alexander Hotel, the RC rooms do have patios, but I never used them because of the heat and pollution. The RC also has freestanding soaking tubs, while the Alexander Hotel only has showers. 2. The decor and finishes tie together very well - especially for a relatively modern design aesthetic. The mix of quartzite slabs in the entry and bathroom, dark paneling around the bed, camel leather details, thoughtful lighting, and white marble table and decorations, made the space feel moody and welcoming instead of stark or clinical. 3. The property itself is in an excellent, walkable location with numerous good restaurants on site. Although I did not have time to try them, my friends who live in CDMX have said good things about all of the restaurants in the building, which include restaurants serving Spanish tapas, seafood, traditional Mexican cuisine, and steaks (I believe this one is on the Michelin Guide). There is also a caviar bar in the lobby that serves interesting and well-made cocktails. I really liked the convenience of a high-end food hall in the basement, Cocina Abierta, which offered even more variety in a more casual setting. And that’s not to mention all of the great options within walking distance or a 5 minute drive. 4. The service is excellent and highly personalized. Since there are only 24 rooms, the concierge, lobby staff, and security all quickly recognized me as a guest and always did their best to be helpful. Welcoming breakfast service in the lobby and nightly turndown are expected at a hotel like this, but they also went above and beyond on several occasions. When I needed to run to an ATM, security personally escorted me. I had an issue with the AC one night, and I was impressed with management’s effort to ensure that my stay remained positive. This level of attention is what s