HOTEL EL GRECO, Mexico City

The hotel sits on a quiet but central street just off the main Insurgentes Avenue. Colonia del Valle Metrobus stop is directly outside, and San Antonio and Eugenia metro stations are each a 10-minute walk. Plaza de Toros and Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes are both reachable on foot in 5 minutes. Mexico City Airport is about a 20-minute drive away. The area is filled with affordable restaurants, shops and bars-ideal for travellers wanting to explore on foot without a car.

Rooms are clean and practical, with carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV, telephone and free toiletries. Each has a private bathroom, and hair dryers are available on request. The room rate is based on two guests, with a maximum occupancy of four. Because there is no air conditioning, the hotel offers fans, but availability can be limited. Rooms facing the main road can be noisier; requesting an interior room is advisable for lighter sleepers. The property is older but well-maintained-suited for short stays where a comfortable bed and a clean space matter more than modern luxury.

Guests will not find a restaurant or bar on site. Whether breakfast is included depends on the room package chosen at booking. The surrounding Colonia Napoles neighbourhood compensates with a wide choice of dining options within a 2- to 5-minute walk-including Vips, Bisquets de Obregón, Loncheria La Favorita, and several Mexican and international eateries. For a quick coffee or light meal, Guapo Café and Le Petit Resto are just around the corner.

The hotel provides reliable free Wi-Fi in public areas. Parking is free and private, with no reservation needed, and valet parking is also an option. The 24-hour front desk can arrange a paid airport shuttle and registered taxis. Other services include free daily housekeeping, a trouser press and safety deposit boxes. The building has a lift and is equipped for disabled guests. There are also family rooms and allergy-free room options. Note that pets are not allowed and the hotel is entirely non-smoking.