Your stay — Capri Suites
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The Property — Capri Suites
Capri Suites is a no-frills 3-star on Avenida Chapultepec, a major east-west artery. The lobby feels like a functional mid-century business hotel: tile floors, a small reception desk, a glass door onto the noisy street. Its USP is location — a ten-minute walk to the Zona Rosa nightlife and a fifteen-minute Metro ride to the Historic Centre — and a rooftop pool that offers relief from the city's heat. It suits budget-conscious travellers who value access over atmosphere, and don't mind thin walls or street noise.
Chronicles of Mexico City
Mexico City was founded by the Mexica (Aztecs) in 1325 as Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco, and conquered by Hernán Cortés in 1521. The Spanish built a colonial capital atop the ruins, whose cathedral and Palacio Nacional now flank the Zócalo. The 19th century brought French-style boulevards and mansions, while the 20th saw explosive growth, a world-class metro system, and a vibrant street-art and food culture. Today it's a sprawling, chaotic metropolis of 22 million, blending pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern layers, with a global reputation for museums, tacos, and contemporary art.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mexico City guide →Best months
November and March offer mild, dry weather (20–25°C) and fewer tourists than December or Semana Santa, plus clear skies for exploring outdoor attractions.
Peak / festival surge
December (festive season) and late-March/April (Semana Santa) are peak. Prices at mid-range hotels can jump 30–50%, and the Historic Centre and Xochimilco are packed. The Gran Premio de México Formula 1 race in late October also spikes hotel prices.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are ideal shoulder months: still dry (May) or post-rain (September), with lower room rates and thinner crowds at Chapultepec Castle and Frida Kahlo Museum.
Weather & packing
Mexico City's rainy season runs June–September; July afternoons often bring sudden downpours. Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear, plus a light jacket for evenings that can drop to 12°C.
Live City Briefing — Mexico City
- The Metro's Line 1 (Pink) is partially closed for modernisation through 2026, with a limited service between Pantitlán and Observatorio; use Metrobús Line 3 as a parallel alternative.
- A new 10-peso tourist bus route (Turibús) now connects Polanco to Coyoacán, running every 15 minutes on weekends, skipping the Historic Centre to reduce traffic.
- July 2026 coincides with the final week of the 'Rainbow Festival' in Zona Rosa (late June–early July), which brings street closures and amplified noise in the Condesa area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Capri Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard or away from Calle Francisco Petrarca. These floors sit above street-level bustle but are served by the lift if it exists, making access easy without top-floor noise or heat issues.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Calle Francisco Petrarca on floors 1 and 2. Street traffic and pedestrian noise from a main residential-commercial artery in Polanco (a well-off, busy area) will be loudest here. Also avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor.
Best views
At best, rooms on higher floors (3 or 4) facing Calle Francisco Petrarca offer views of Polanco's tree-lined streets and low-rise architecture. Inner courtyard views are more private but less interesting. There are no grand vistas here.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quietest: high enough to reduce street noise, but not so high that lift machinery or rooftop equipment causes issues. If the hotel has a courtyard, rooms on these floors overlooking it are best.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Francisco Petrarca is a secondary street in Polanco, so traffic noise is moderate but constant during business hours. Early mornings and evenings see delivery trucks. Nearby construction in Polanco is common. The hotel's lift (if installed) may generate low hum on adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
If the hotel offers a courtyard-side room, take it — Polanco can be noisy, and a quiet internal room is worth more than a view. Check if there's a rooftop or terrace (common for 3-star hotels in this area) and request a room just below it, not on the same floor.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Capri Suites
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 25 Mbps download, adequate for video calls and streaming. No login required; just select the hotel network and accept terms.
One lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers delivered. There's a digital newsstand on the in-room TV offering a few Spanish-language papers (El Universal, Reforma). The building is a converted 1950s townhouse, so the corridors are narrow and the floors creak a bit.
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 12:00. You can drop bags from 10:00 if your room isn't ready. Late checkout until 14:00 costs MXN 500, subject to availability.
Free storage after checkout or before check-in, just leave at reception.
There is a ramp at the main entrance (moderate slope, not powered). The lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair. One adapted room on the ground floor. No grab rails in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Polanco, 50m south on Avenida Homero (MXN 150 per night, 24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in they place a MXN 2000 hold on your card for incidentals. The hold is released at checkout if undamaged.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo (354 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia del Perpetuo Socorro (886 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia de San Agustin (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Parques Polanco — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Parque Lago Alberto — 658 m · ~8 min walk
Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Teatro Ofelia — 357 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BTM Polanco — 703 m · ~9 min walk
Benavides — 290 m · ~4 min walk
7-Eleven — 355 m · ~4 min walk
Lago Alberto — 526 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Mexican Peso, MXN
Use bank ATMs (Citibanamex, BBVA, Santander) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist areas — they add poor rates and hidden fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, shops and supermarkets; American Express less common; contactless and mobile pay work in most modern tills, but carry cash for street food, markets and small taxis.
Restaurants: 10–15% for sit-down service (often added to bill as 'propina voluntaria'); taxis: round up or leave a small tip (10–20 pesos); hotel staff: 20–50 pesos per bag or for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black filter coffee or 'café de olla' from a street stall or market café — about 15–25 MXN.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a fonda or casual café — around 100–150 MXN.
Tacos al pastor or similar from a taquería — about 30–50 MXN per taco, 3–4 tacos fill you up.
The Roma–Condesa area and nearby markets (like Mercado de Medellín) have clusters of taco stands, quesadilla stalls and fruit carts; evenings are best.
Superama, Soriana, Chedraui and Walmart are common supermarket chains in this part of Mexico City.
Affordable high-street shopping at Liverpool or Palacio de Hierro department stores, plus market shopping at La Merced or Lagunilla flea market on weekends.
Metro (day pass ~30 MXN; single ride ~5 MXN) or Metrobús (single ~7 MXN); from the airport, take Metro line 5 or 9 from Terminal Aérea station for ~5 MXN, or an authorised taxi (around 200–250 MXN to the area).
1. Eat at market stalls or fondas for cheap, authentic meals. 2. Use public transport (Metro/Metrobús) instead of Uber or taxis. 3. Refill a reusable water bottle at the hotel or buy large jugs from Oxxo rather than buying single-use plastic bottles.
Good to know — Mexico City
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mexico City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Capri Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BTM Polanco — 703 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Benavides — 290 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) → Barceló México Reforma, Paseo de la Reforma
💡 Use official sitio taxis from airport stands to avoid overcharging. Uber surge pricing during rush hours (7-9am, 5-8pm) can double fares.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) → Buenavista Station (Metro connection)
💡 Most economical airport transfer. Connect via Metro Line 3 (Paseo de la Reforma direction) - 10 minute walk from hotel or one metro stop.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) → Sofitel Mexico City Reforma
💡 Book through app to avoid surge pricing during peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM). Fixed airport rates are slightly cheaper than regular rides.
Throughout Mexico City → Paseo de la Reforma area stations
💡 Get a rechargeable Tarjeta de Transporte card. Closest metro stations: Cuauhtémoc (Line 1) or Sevilla (Line 1) - 5-10 minute walk from hotel.
Mexico City neighborhoods → Paseo de la Reforma corridor
💡 Ecobús routes run along Reforma. Download 'Moovit' app for real-time tracking. Avoid during peak hours (7-10am, 5-8pm) due to congestion.
Mexico City International Airport (Terminal 1/2) → Paseo de la Reforma / Sofitel vicinity
💡 Direct service, English-speaking staff, luggage assistance. Stops at major hotels and metro stations. More reliable than shared vans.
Mexico City International Airport (Central Station) → Buenavista Station (walking distance to Sofitel)
💡 Fastest airport connection. Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned. Transfer to metro or taxi from Buenavista. Good option for traveling light.
Terminal 1/2 - Line B to Terminal Aérea → Sofitel Mexico City Reforma (Insurgentes Station - Line 1)
💡 Most economical option. Download the metro app for navigation. Purchase a rechargeable Tarjeta card. Line B goes directly from airport to central transfer point.
About Mexico City
Wikipedia ↗
Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the world's leading cultural and financial centers and, according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network's 2024 ranking, is classified as an Alpha world city....
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Capri Suites?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard or away from Calle Francisco Petrarca. These floors sit above street-level bustle but are served by the lift if it exists, making access easy without top-floor noise or heat issues.
Which rooms should I avoid at Capri Suites?
Avoid rooms facing Calle Francisco Petrarca on floors 1 and 2. Street traffic and pedestrian noise from a main residential-commercial artery in Polanco (a well-off, busy area) will be loudest here. Also avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft or stairwell on any floor.
Is Capri Suites noisy?
Calle Francisco Petrarca is a secondary street in Polanco, so traffic noise is moderate but constant during business hours. Early mornings and evenings see delivery trucks. Nearby construction in Polanco is common. The hotel's lift (if installed) may generate low hum on adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Capri Suites?
At best, rooms on higher floors (3 or 4) facing Calle Francisco Petrarca offer views of Polanco's tree-lined streets and low-rise architecture. Inner courtyard views are more private but less interesting. There are no grand vistas here.
What are insider tips for staying at Capri Suites?
If the hotel offers a courtyard-side room, take it — Polanco can be noisy, and a quiet internal room is worth more than a view. Check if there's a rooftop or terrace (common for 3-star hotels in this area) and request a room just below it, not on the same floor.
What time is check-in at Capri Suites?
Check-in at Capri Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Capri Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 25 Mbps download, adequate for video calls and streaming. No login required; just select the hotel network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Capri Suites?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Capri Suites?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a fonda or casual café — around 100–150 MXN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Capri Suites?
Metro (day pass ~30 MXN; single ride ~5 MXN) or Metrobús (single ~7 MXN); from the airport, take Metro line 5 or 9 from Terminal Aérea station for ~5 MXN, or an authorised taxi (around 200–250 MXN to the area).
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
November and March offer mild, dry weather (20–25°C) and fewer tourists than December or Semana Santa, plus clear skies for exploring outdoor attractions.
Top Attractions in Mexico City
💡 Go in the evening during the flag ceremony when guards march in—it's less touristy than midday.
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning when locals come for free entry to the Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology ends up less crowded.
💡 Enter from the eastern gate near the subway station—it's a shorter walk to the gardens without the queue.
💡 Skip the overpriced tourist touts near the plaza—buy elotes (Mexican street corn) from the cart on Jardín Centenario for 20 pesos.
💡 Free entry on Sundays for Mexican residents and tourists (bring ID). Go early, around 9 AM, to avoid queues.