STAYING IN MEXICO CITY

Las Alcobas

Beautifully designed and subtly luxurious, this hotel is on a smart avenue in the upmarket Polanco district. A member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, it provides guests with highly personalised service and boasts one of the best restaurants in Mexico City. Interiors are by celebrated design duo George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg. Rooms from US$297 (£229). lasalcobas.com

St Regis

In the landmark 31-storey Torre Libertad – built by Cesar Pelli – on the throbbing Paseo de la Reforma, this is a very well-run, luxurious leisure property, with seven dining options, the Remède Spa, and an indoor swimming pool. Rooms from US$500 (£385). stregishotelmexicocity.com

Habita Hotel

Minimalist, contemporary and very cool, Habita pioneered boutique stays in Mexico City. In the heart of Polanco, the hotel with its frosted-glass façade (right) still impresses. Inside, it’s all white, and the rooftop bar and pool are great for evening socials. Rooms from US$135 (£104). hotelhabita.com

W Mexico City

This 237-room tower in smart Polanco has the W brand’s colourful, funky décor (Frida Kahlo cushions, vibrant hues, big artworks) and a cool Hispano-Mexican culinary offering at in-house restaurant J by Jose Andres. Guests are mainly corporate, but the Living Room Bar draws in local hipsters. Nine meeting studios and a spa complete the bill. Rooms from US$257 (£200). w-hotels.marriott.com