The Four Seasons Mexico City provides that sophisticated and understated elegance, charm and service that casual and business guests love. Located at the entrance to Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, it is equally distant from everything. The breakfast pastries at the buffet are divine, the power breakfast is over in the more formal area (known as 500). The hot chocolate is wonderful, using Mexican Oaxacan chocolate that has a hint of cinnamon. At dinner in 500 (pronounced Quinientos), order anything with a sauce. By the way, you can drink the water from the tap here. Oye, don't miss a margarita on the rocks on the patio with a trio playing and singing around 6 pm.
Mexico City is not a city for walkers, but the best located hotel (that is modern) for exploring the old downtown area is the Sheraton. It is located near "Bellas Artes".
Polanco has the W and it is the new hip place to stay. It has no real lobby other than the bar, but if you are young and on the prowl, go for it. The Mexico City Marriott (JW) is next door and first class in that Marriott way. The Intercontinental Presidente is down the street and is a large enjoyable place with lots of good places to eat at any hour. The Nikko is popular around the corner, though I personally never understood why. The great thing about Polanco is that it has lots of restaurants, but with a driver, you can stay anywhere.
If you need a cheaper place, try Expedia or Orbitz or the special rates section on the hotel's website. They have some great weekend rates.
At the airport, both the Hilton and Camino Real (formerly Marriott) are convenient and comfortable for a late arrival with a connection, but they really offer none of the flavor of Mexico City. Since Mexico City is a late night dining place, I recommend staying in town (or at least going into town) if you arrive by 7:30 PM or earlier.
I have recently heard good things about a small bed and breakfast in Mexico City - Casa Conde. It seems like it has good rates but remember that in is a B & B , not a business hotel,
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