Unbelievable Suites at Obelisk, Mexico City: Your Dream Getaway Awaits!
Unbelievable Suites at Obelisk: Mexico City - My Brain Dump of a Review (aka, Should You Book It?)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to unleash a whirlwind of thoughts on the Unbelievable Suites at Obelisk in Mexico City. Forget the pristine, polished reviews – this is the unfiltered, jet-lagged, chocolate-croissant-fueled truth. Let's dive into this glorious, slightly chaotic mess, shall we? (And yes, I did just finish a chocolate croissant. Don't judge.)
Accessibility – The Bare Bones & Then Some:
Alright, right off the bat, let's be real. They say accessible, and while the elevator exists (thank the heavens!), I didn’t exactly have a wheelchair at my disposal to give it the ultimate test. They do mention facilities for disabled guests, but for a truly in-depth assessment, you'll want to reach out directly to the Obelisk. Important Note: Check directly for specifics about room accessibility if you require it.
My Experience: The “Almost” Perfect Moment:
The elevator? Smooth as silk. I’m not going to lie, there was a slight… hiccup. Let's just say, I may have, ahem, accidentally bumped into the concierge with my luggage cart on arrival. He was super chill though, and even gave me a sympathetic smile when I dropped a small, very awkward, "¡Ay, caramba!" – which is good, because I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to carry my luggage up, not when a suite is waiting for me.
Internet SOS – Wi-Fi Woes & Wins:
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? Bless their heart! Thank you, Obelisk! I needed it to upload all the photos, and that's what I needed. And it was, for the most part, speedy enough. Wi-Fi in public areas is also, which is crucial for that all-important Instagram story. The internet access [LAN] is available, so you won't be left with a pile of work undone if the Wi-Fi goes out..
Things to Do, Ways to Relax – Oh My!
Okay, let's talk about the good stuff. This place is packed with ways to unwind.
- Spa & Sauna: I'm a sucker for a sauna. Sweating out all the city grime, and the remnants of that ridiculously good mole I had for dinner… pure bliss. They have a spa, a pool with view, and a steamroom – a trifecta of relaxation. And I made sure I was in the Spa, it's a given, what's a holiday without some self-care?
My Experience: The Pool with a View – An Afternoon of Serene Snoozing:
The pool with a view is the money shot. Seriously. Picture it: Me, sprawled out on a ridiculously comfy sun lounger, a perfectly chilled cerveza in hand (thanks, poolside bar!), gazing out at the sprawling cityscape. The sun beating down, the gentle breeze… I almost fell asleep. I did fall asleep. And I dreamt I was a giant margarita… it was amazing. I can’t stress this enough – this is where you want to be, after a long day of exploring. Just be prepared to fight for a lounger, it gets popular.
- Fitness center. This is probably well-equipped, I'm guessing.
Cleanliness and Safety – Gotta Love a Germ-Free Zone
In the age of… certain things, these are crucial. Obelisk seems to be taking it seriously. They have anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, and professional-grade sanitizing services. Honestly, after the pandemic panic, seeing this gave me immediate peace of mind. I can't stress it. They have a Doctor/nurse on call. And Staff trained in safety protocol. And it's a given that the room sanitization opt-out (is available).
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Feed Me, Seymour!
Restaurants: I'm a fan of restaurants and room service [24-hour] and coffee/tea in restaurant. It was great.
Breakfast: The breakfast [buffet] was pretty epic. They had everything - from the Asian breakfast, the buffet in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, and the Western breakfast. The coffee shop made the sweetest, most delicious brew.
My Experience: Breakfast Buffet Bonanza:
The breakfast buffet. Oh. My. Gods. I woke up a little “delicate” shall we say. The waiter looked at me with the sweetest smile while I navigated the world of carbs and greasy foods. A total triumph and an event that took me hours to recover from.
Services and Conveniences – All the Perks!
- Concierge: Super helpful. They arranged my airport transfer and gave me some great recommendations for local restaurants (the mole, I cannot stress enough!).
- Currency Exchange: A lifesaver.
- Daily housekeeping. My room was spotless. I left a mountain of clothes on the floor and came back to a place of total order. It was magic.
- Elevator: As mentioned, crucial.
- Luggage storage.
- Room service [24-hour]: Amazing.
For the Kids – Babysitting? Yes, Please.
Family/child-friendly places are a blessing. I don't have any of my own, but I like that they're available!
Available in all rooms
- Additional toilet: Yes, very useful
- Air conditioning: Thank goodness! (Mexico City can get warm!)
- Alarm clock: It's there
- Bathrobes, a very nice touch.
- Bathtub: Excellent for a good long soak
- Blackout curtains: essential for sleeping off all the tacos.
- Closet: Yay, place to put your clothes.
- Coffee/tea maker: Important!
- Complimentary tea: Sweetness!
- Daily housekeeping: Magical
- Desk: I didn't use it
- Extra long bed: Excellent.
- Free bottled water: Hydration is key.
- Hair dryer: Essential.
- High floor: Makes it feel luxurious
- In-room safe box: Good for keeping your passport safe.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: If traveling with the family.
- Internet access – LAN: Cool!
- Internet access – wireless: YES!
- Ironing facilities: Needed to iron my clothes (I did not).
- Laptop workspace: Okay, you've got a chance to work
- Linens: All clean.
- Mini bar: All good.
- Mirror: To check your face in the morning
- Non-smoking: For those that don't smoke. Maybe.
- On-demand movies: Great for the night.
- Private bathroom: Of course.
- Reading light: Sweet.
- Refrigerator: Good.
- Safety/security feature: Good for staying safe.
- Satellite/cable channels: Useful
- Scale: For weighing yourself.
- Seating area: Nice
- Separate shower/bathtub: Always an upgrade.
- Shower: Nice
- Slippers: A perfect touch.
- Smoke detector: Safety!
- Socket near the bed: Essential for charging your phone.
- Sofa: Excellent place to chill.
- Soundproofing: Essential for a good night's sleep.
- Telephone: For calls?
- Toiletries: Provided
- Towels: Clean!
- Umbrella: Good.
- Visual alarm: Good.
- Wake-up service: Important
- Wi-Fi [free]: Yeah
- Window that opens: Lovely.
Quirks and Imperfections – The Human Touch
Okay, so, here’s the real dirt.
- The elevator. I already talked about it.
- One night I went to the bar and tried a [Happy hour]. The drinks were great.
- The [Poolside bar] was good.
- Overall – It's close to perfect, but it has its quirks, and that, I feel, makes it all the more charming. It's not a sterile, corporate experience; it's got soul.
Overall: The Verdict - Book It!
Would I recommend the Unbelievable Suites at Obelisk? Absolutely, without a doubt, YES. It's not flawless, but it is memorable. It's got everything you need for a luxurious and relaxing stay. The downsides are minor blips in an otherwise excellent experience. The location is great, the staff is friendly, and the amenities are top-notch. Go. Treat
Luxury Suites Ganges: Your Unforgettable Mexico City Escape
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this ain't your grandma's itinerary. This is… well, this is me, about to descend (and possibly self-destruct) in Mexico City. And Suites Obelisk? We'll see if it deserves its fancy-pants name. Here goes:
Mexico City Mayhem: A Semi-Coherent Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Utter Bewilderment
- 8:00 AM (or whenever I finally drag myself out of bed after the red-eye from hell): Arrive at Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Okay, first impressions? It’s huge. And the air smells… well, like Mexico City. Which, as I'll soon learn, is a thing. A very earthy, maybe slightly diesel-tinged thing. Find the transfer – hopefully, it's a real person and not a glitch in the Matrix. Seriously, I hope they speak some amount of English. My Spanish is limited to “cerveza por favor” and “¿Dónde está el baño?” (which, let’s be real, I might need to use a lot).
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Transfer to Suites Obelisk. Pray the driver doesn't think he's auditioning for Fast & Furious 17. I'm not entirely sure my stomach can handle that.
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Check-in. Okay, here's where the real judgement begins. Suites Obelisk, are you living up to your name? Is my suite actually a suite? Is the internet worth a damn? (A travel writer needs the internet, people. Don’t judge). Fingers crossed for a balcony with a killer view. And a decent espresso machine. Please.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Unpack. Or, more realistically, hurl my suitcase onto the bed, assess the damage, and then start frantically Googling "best tacos near me." Because priorities.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: First Taco Reconnaissance Mission. Okay, this is HUGE. I'm talking the first actual taste of Mexico City. I'm going to wander, get completely lost (guaranteed), and find a tiny taqueria that smells divine. I want street tacos dripping with deliciousness. I want to feel the burn of salsa and the joy of pure, unadulterated flavor. I'm picturing it now: a tiny little hole-in-the-wall, maybe a couple of plastic chairs, and a vibe.
- Anecdote Alert: Okay, so the first taco place? I was lost. Utterly, gloriously, delightfully lost. I stumbled upon this tiny place and there was a line of seemingly locals. That's always a good sign, right? The smell, though? Unbelievable. I ordered some tacos al pastor (the ones with the pineapple, obviously). And, oh. My. God. It was a religious experience. Crispy pork, sweet pineapple, cilantro, onion, a squeeze of lime… I think I might have actually shed a tear. Worth the potential digestive consequences.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore the neighborhood. Get lost on purpose this time. Soak it all in. Observe the street art, the vendors, the chaos, the energy. Take some photos, even if they're blurry. Try not to get run over by a taxi.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Nap. After that taco bombardment? It’s a necessity.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner. Somewhere slightly nicer. Maybe try some moles – the iconic sauces. I'm going to try to be adventurous, but no promises. My spice tolerance is, shall we say, delicate.
- 8:00 PM onwards: Crash in a food coma/jet lag induced stupor.
Day 2: Culture Shock and Street Art
- 9:00 AM: Wake up, try to remember where I am (Mexico City. Right, that explains the weird dreams.)
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Find a decent coffee shop. Because I'm not a monster. Bonus points if they have good pastries. Double bonus if they have wifi that actually works.
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Visit the Museo Nacional de Antropología. Okay, I know, museums can be a slog. But I'm told this one is EPIC. I will try to absorb some actual culture. Maybe. Will probably end up distracted by Aztec headgear and wondering how they survived the heat.
- Quirky Observation: Okay, so the museum was epic. The sheer scale of it is overwhelming. The artifacts… wow. But I have to admit, I spent a solid twenty minutes staring at an Aztec calendar stone, convinced it held the secrets of the universe. I'm pretty sure I still don't understand a thing.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lunch. Street food again, probably. Maybe this time a torta? Or a quesadilla? Decisions, decisions…
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Street Art Tour in Roma Norte or Condesa. I’ve heard the street art scene here is incredible. I'm hoping for vibrant colors, thought-provoking messages, and maybe a photo op or two.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Relax. Read a book. Watch some TV. (Okay, maybe I'm not that cultured.)
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner and Drinks – somewhere with a rooftop view if possible. Because, hey, why not?
- 8:00 PM onwards: Crash and burn repeat the process tomorrow.
Day 3: Teotihuacan and Total Awe
- 7:00 AM (Ugh): Early wake-up for a day trip to Teotihuacan. I heard it was a must-see and I will commit to seeing it.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM: The Pyramids. Teotihuacan, a colossal pre-Columbian city. Okay, I am bracing myself. I can already anticipate the hike, the sun, the sheer number of steps.
- Emotional Reaction: Okay, I am NOT prepared for the absolute scale of this place. Standing at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun? I felt tiny. Completely and utterly insignificant. The view from the top? Breathtaking. Inhaling the history of the area and the weight of the location. It was a profound, almost spiritual experience. I’m not a religious person, but I think whatever ancient civilization built this stuff was onto something. The architecture and design really show the history of these amazing people.
- 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch: Eat in one of the many tiny cantinas.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Explore the area, take some more photos.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Take a bus ride back to Mexico City.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Relax.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner and then off to bed.
Day 4: Final Day of Exploration and Departure
- 9:00 AM: Wake up in Mexico City. Ugh, I already miss it.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Because I really feel like some art.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Last Mexican Meal. Gotta be tacos, right?
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Shopping. Find some souvenirs. Buy some random things. Maybe a luchador mask? Don't judge me.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Wrap it up. Prep for the trip home.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Head back to the airport.
- 5:00 PM onwards: Departure.
Important Notes & Disclaimers:
- This is a suggestion only. It's likely to change. Drastically. I'm a terrible planner. And I'm easily distracted by tacos.
- Pacing: I might wander around for a whole day just because of a great pastry shop or a cool mural. Don't expect me to stick to the schedule.
- Food: I'm going to eat EVERYTHING. (Within reasonable digestive limits).
- Safety: Stay aware of your surroundings. Don't flash expensive jewelry or wander around alone at night.
- The Suites Obelisk: Let's hope it lives up to expectations. I'll keep you posted
Okay, spill the beans. What *actually* makes these "Unbelievable Suites" at Obelisk, Mexico City, so… unbelievable? Is it all just Instagram hype?
Alright, alright, fine. Let's get real. Look, I went in expecting a *little* Instagram. You know, the usual: perfectly angled shots of a minimalist bathtub with a curated view of… something. But... woah. It's not just the view (yes, the view is *killer*, straight-up breathtaking. Think sprawling cityscapes dotted with historical gems. Seriously, you could spend hours just staring). It's the *vibe*. The suites aren't just rooms; they're little self-contained worlds of luxury they've clearly thought about. The staff, yeah, they're *actually* helpful, not just programmed robots. And then there's the… okay, the bathroom situation deserves its own paragraph…
Bathroom Situation? Elaborate. My inner germaphobe is twitching already.
Oh, the bathrooms. Okay, brace yourself. I walked in and (cue angelic choir sound) the first thing I saw was *this massive tub*. Not just a tub, a *statement*. A soaking tub begging for bubbles. Like, I literally gasped. I’m not usually a bath person, I'm more of a "shower-and-run" type, but the temptation was intense. And the products? Forget your sad little hotel minis. These were proper, high-end, smell-like-a-million-bucks kind of things. Actually, I might still be clinging to a few of those travel-sized products… don't judge me! It smelled amazing, all the fancy soaps and the plush towels, you felt clean and pampered. Okay, so maybe my germaphobe anxiety got the better of me for a moment at first, but I quickly forgot about it and started living my best, most luxurious life.
Are the suites actually *spacious*? I’m claustrophobic. Hotel rooms can be a nightmare.
Spacious? Oh, heavens yes. I paced. I actually *paced* in a hotel room! It was amazing. It really felt like an apartment, not just a place to crash. The seating areas were big and cozy. The bedrooms felt like real bedrooms, not just afterthoughts. There was room to breathe. I even managed a little (very uncoordinated) yoga in the morning without bumping into anything. So, yeah, if you're a claustrophobe, you're in luck. It's designed to make you feel at ease. Forget the shoebox hotel rooms; these are the real deal.
Okay, fine. Sounds fancy. Is it going to require me to sell a kidney to afford it?
Look, let's be honest. It's not budget travel. It's an investment in some serious pampering. Is it the cheapest place in Mexico City? No. Is it worth the splurge? Absolutely. I'd say... check the prices. They vary widely, depending on the suite, the time of year, and whether you want the full butler experience (which, by the, is tempting… but not *essential*). But the quality you get for the price? Honestly, it's fairly decent. I have stayed at places that charge the same rate, had a worse experience. I would say for the luxury level the rates are actually reasonable.
What's the food like? I NEED good food. Otherwise, it's a total dealbreaker.
Okay, so on to the all-important sustenance. The hotel restaurant, which I tried. And oh my god. The rooftop view from the restaurant is a total game-changer. The food was amazing, it really was. I’m a bit of a food snob (don't judge!), and I was seriously impressed. The breakfast… don’t even get me started. Freshly squeezed juices, incredible pastries that just melted in your mouth, and the Eggs Benedict… oh, the Eggs Benedict. Perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise… I could cry just thinking about it. Also, the cocktails? *Chef's kiss*. Strong, well-made, and with a view that makes everything taste better. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. I'm getting hungry again, just thinking about it!
Is the location convenient? I want to explore, not be stuck in some remote corner.
Location, location, location! This is smack-dab in the middle of everything. Easy access to great restaurants, museums, and the vibrant streets of Mexico City. I walked *everywhere*. Well, I mean, I took Ubers sometimes, but the point is, you're not stranded. You're where the action is. I hopped in a local taxi, and the driver, who was a local, told us all about the history of the area, cool spots to visit. It felt like a real cultural immersion.
Any downsides? Got to be honest, here.
Okay, okay, so... the truth. There were a few tiny things. The Wi-Fi, while generally good, had a couple of moments of… hesitation. Like, it cut out mid-stream on my favorite show! The horror! And, yeah, the elevators can be a *little* slow, especially during peak times. But honestly… those were the only "issues." The air conditioning worked beautifully. The bed was like sinking into a cloud. And look, it's Mexico City, so expect a little city noise. But the double-paned windows did a pretty good job of keeping most of it out. The good seriously outweighed the bad.
How would you rate the overall experience? Like, out of 10? Be brutally honest.
Okay, brutal honesty? 9.5 out of 10. Seriously. That lost half a point for the occasional Wi-Fi hiccup and maybe the slightly slow elevators. But honestly, those are nitpicks. The service was impeccable, the suites are stunning, the food is incredible. The whole experience was just… *chef's kiss*... again. It was more than just a stay. It was a memory. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. I'm actually starting to save up right now!
Last question: Any specific tips or tricks for making the most of the experience?
Okay, here's the insider tea. First: If you can, book a suite with a balcony. Seriously, it's worth the extra. Second: Take advantage of the concierge. They're *amazing* and can help you with everything. Third: Don't be shy! Order room service, splurge on the spa, and savor every single moment. And finally... bring a book. Or don'Ocean By H10 Hotels
