We spent 4 nights in the Habita. I love the hotel design, the books in each room, the rooftop pool with gym, jacuzzi and sauna. The minimalist aesthetic is what I like and the beds are really comfortable. But remember this hotel has a lot of drawbacks: The plumbing has all sorts of problems from drain smell, to a pump that jumps and whirs all night if you are unlucky to have it next to your suite. Plugs don´t work, dryers are missing and they promise to bring one and forget...whilst we were there they were changing the carpets, one day it meant banging and drilling all day and next day they moved us to another room without even telling us while we were away. The rooftop bar means noise, and as New Year´s Eve was the next day we really felt we were in the way as they were moving furniture and totally concentrating on that bash. The breakfast was heavenly and some of the staff friendly.Street noise is very noticeable. Many fixtures are failing. This hotel is not worthy of "one of the Leading Small Hotels of the World" status. It needs to decide which customers it wants to cater to and concentrate on looking after them.

The reviews of this hotel seem to be extreme on the positive and negative side. I can see why. This hotel is not for everyone. I recommend it for young(ish) clientele who appreciates minimalist chic. The rooms are so minimalist that they border on barebones. I did enjoy my stay. Positives: great area of town with proximity to shopping and restaurants, great bathrooms with Hermes bath stuff, comfortable beds with premium sheets, access to AREA (the club upstairs). I didn't find it noisy. Downsides: gym and pool are nothing to write home about even though they have rooftop views. Young staff seems to be always a little distracted. The hotel cars are expensive yet old and uncomfortable. The verdict: a great hotel for a shopping/party city break or for passing thru town. Best for yuppies and the design crowd.

Just returned from celebrating my 45th with friends at the Habita. For me, the main purpose of a hotel in a city is sleep. At the Habita, I was woken up every morning at 4am by patrons of the Hotel Club yelling and laughing in the halls, as were friends staying on several different floors. Having said that, the room design and comfort were excellent, the food quite good, and the staff did an adequate job, but needs additional training.

We recently spend a week in Mexico City and stayed at Habita. The hotel turned out to be a great starting point for our city trip, and most of all a haven of peace and friendliness to come 'home' to every night. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean, the staff helpfull and kind and the rooftop bar & pool had the best views! If you're looking for a safe place to stay in lovely Mexico City, we would recommend you have a look at Habita.