Zócalo Central

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Zócalo Central, in Mexico City Historic Centre, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Mexico City, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Inside,…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Zócalo Central, in Mexico City Historic Centre, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Mexico City, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi, on-site parking and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,400 reviews, scoring genuinely glowing on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €114 a night and the value score puts it in a premium bracket compared with similar properties. Stack Zócalo Central against the better-known names in Mexico City and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.