Crowne Plaza Hotel de Mexico

The exterior of the Crowne Plaza Hotel de Mexico is sleek and modern, with a striking curved awning over the entrance. Guests enter a spacious two-story lobby with marble floors. A large stairway curves up to the mezzanine. There are seating areas all around, suitable for small meetings and gatherings, and many business guests make use of the space. A library-like area has a fireplace, upholstered chairs and sofas, and books. While the lobby is functional, it could use some updating. The atmosphere is international, with business travelers from other parts of Mexico, the U.S., Canada, and Europe. 

The Crowne Plaza Hotel de Mexico is located in a busy area of the city across from the World Trade Center, which includes a convention center, shopping mall, and numerous restaurants. Several major companies are within a 10-minute drive, including L'Oreal and BASF. Quintiles Mexico is about a six-minute walk from the hotel, and Ica Fluor is a four-minute walk. Additionally, the neighborhood is chock-full of restaurants, cafes, shops, and night spots. Mexico City International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away, and the hotel provides a free airport shuttle. The closest subway station is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Decorated in earth tones with gold textiles and traditional dark-wood furniture, rooms look a bit old-fashioned, although, oddly, the artwork is modern. All rooms feature Crowne Plaza's Sleep Advantage System, with luxurious bedding atop four-poster beds and aromatherapy kits, and offer views of the city. Other amenities include flat-screen TVs and free bottled water. Spacious marble bathrooms have jetted tubs and separate showers, and come with basic toiletries and magnifying mirrors. 

For on-site dining, Bistro Fusion serves international fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Dolce Mexico features Mexican and Italian fusion for lunch and dinner. Tabbachi in the lobby is a coffee shop in the morning, then turns into a bar in the evening for cocktails and entertainment. The hotel is well-equipped for business travelers, with a business center open 24 hours a day with multiple computer stations, and a printer; support staff is available during the day to offer technical assistance, translation, Wi-Fi, copying, printing, and scanning. Thirteen meeting rooms can accommodate up to 900 people, and meeting rooms include audiovisual equipment; on-staff planners are available to help with the details. The small fitness center has a stair-stepper, a treadmill, elliptical machines, free weights, and stationary bikes. A large window lets natural light into the space and looks out onto the street. A variety of treatments are offered in the spa, including massage, steam baths, sauna, hydrotherapy, facials, reflexology, body wraps, and salon services.