1. Travel
About.com
Honeymoons / Romantic Travel

Discuss in my forum

St. Regis Mexico City

About.com Rating 5 Star Rating
Be the first to write a review

From

St. Regis Mexico City © St. Regis Hotels.

The Bottom Line

The St. Regis touts itself as a business hotel, but really, it’s a chic escape for couples seeking an elegant retreat in Mexico City. Opened Oct 2009, the sophisticated hotel is as subtle and sweet as the signature scent piped through the air. Rooms are stylish, spacious, and technologically advanced. The attentive staff always seems ready with help or Champagne (hooray for the —hic!— front desk and spa). Located on the Paseo de la Reforma, overlooking the iconic fountain of Diana the Huntress, the St. Regis sits in the site-packed Historical Center. Yet the hotel is so gorgeous, honeymooners may never leave.

Pros

  • Trendy yet tasteful decor with artful details
  • Versatile indoor and outdoor wedding/event space
  • Dynamic fitness center with great views, movable privacy walls, pool, A-1 equipment
  • Impeccable St. Regis service (butlers, concierge, spa attendants)

Cons

  • Signature restaurant Diana is still finding its flavors
  • Slightly snug locker and relaxation rooms in Remède Spa

Description

  • Designed by starchitect Cesar Pelli (of NYC’s World Financial Center)
  • Located on the Plaza of Diana the Hunter, near the iconic Angel of Independence
  • 31 floors, with the top half devoted to private residences
  • 189 rooms, including 36 suites, with flatscreen TVs, MP3 docking station, separate bath and shower
  • Custom carpets, metal sculptures, and original work from Mexican artists throughout
  • Diana restaurant, 24-hour room service, King Cole Bar with terrace, afternoon tea in The Atrium, events in Decanter Room
  • 7,670-square-foot Astor ballroom seats up to 550 for banquets, 2,000-square-foot Diamond ballroom for smaller occasions
  • Fitness center with Kinesis movement/flexibility wall, Technogym, and Balanced Body equipment, juice bar, pool

Guide Review - St. Regis Mexico City

The St. Regis Mexico City reflects the vibrant city it occupies by building on the best of old traditions. This smart and sexy site ties sophistication into classic service, resulting in a great stay for couples.

The metal-and-glass tower claims to be one of the tallest buildings in Latin America (though shelve your penthouse dreams; the upper floors belong to residents). Still, the helipad is an option for weddings with a view, as are terraces overlooking the busy Paseo de la Reforma.

Guest rooms are outfitted with plush custom carpets and the sleek design evokes Mexican nature and architecture. The room has great toys, including an LCD TV in the bathroom mirror, DVD and MP3 players, and touch-screen phones with room controls.

The spa, despite its small relaxation area, offers a couples’ suite and Shared Indulgence package with a custom couples massage and facials. Impeccable butlers will draw a romantic bath in your room or pack your bags before you go.

The property is still growing. Boutique shops and the J&G Steakhouse by Jean-Georges Vongerichten should be open by the time you read this. The celebu-chef dining option will be a welcome. During our visit, a day after the hotel’s official opening, the food at Diana disappointed. Hopefully it was growing pains, and will catch up with the mature finish of the hotel.

St. Regis Mexico City
Paseo de la Reforma 439
Colonia Cuauhtemoc
Mexico City, Federal District 06500
Tel: (52) (55) 5228 1818
Hotel Web Site

Check Rates Now

Search for a Flight to Mexico City

As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary accommodation and meals for the purpose of reviewing those services. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.