When planning a recent reunion to celebrate two decades of friendship, a group of girlfriends and I, whom I’m lucky enough to have known since middle school, knew we wanted to go somewhere laid-back, but with more going on than a typical beach resort. Now that we’re all deep in our careers and building our families—and mostly scattered across the country, with one in Colombia—it’s harder than ever to get all six of us together, so finding somewhere relatively accessible to everyone was a priority too. Once Mexico City was brought up, we never looked back—as an artsy group who loves to aimlessly wander arm-in-arm, the popular capital city promised the perfect balance of design, innovation, food, and relaxation.
That said, we had a few requirements when searching for the perfect place to stay. We all agreed we wanted to be in a central area within walking distance from shops and dining, and with enough space to comfortably house a large group (and our extensive wardrobes). We were immediately hooked on this beautiful apartment in the heart of Condesa, which offered four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a stunning balcony overlooking the city. When we arrived at the seventh-floor space (don’t worry, there’s an elevator), the first reaction from everyone was, “This is so much better than the photos!”
The building itself features terrazzo floors in the lobby and stairwell, complemented by rich wood paneling throughout. It was easy to access the home via a code sent to us the day of arrival, and there was a doorman present inside and outside the building during our stay, adding additional security. Thoughtfully curated by One Up Design, a local interior design firm, the apartment was furnished and decorated in alignment with the building’s midcentury-modern design, featuring unique touches like a wall of Mexican artisanal wooden bowls, handmade ceramics, and utensils. Each room felt warm and inviting, without sacrificing the aesthetic. Plenty of plants throughout the apartment called back to the foliage just outside, taking advantage of the abundance of natural light streaming through the windows.
