Guests often praise
- Comfortable rooms suitable for resting or short visits
- Good location near popular attractions like the Palácio de Bellas Artes and cultural hotspots
- Helpful and decent service from staff
- Quiet enough for a restful night
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador offers Wi-Fi and parking in Centro, CDMX. Rated 3.1 with 94 reviews, steps from Palacio de Bellas Artes and Aztec ruins.
Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 57, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico View on map
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What recent guests emphasize
Balanced stay with convenient location
Guests highlight the hotel's suitable location and comfort for short stays, while noting some limitations in amenities and room features. Ideal for travelers prioritizing proximity to cultural sites and nightlife.
Worth knowing
- Some rooms lack hot water, which can affect comfort
- Security measures in guest rooms may be limited; personal belongings should be guarded carefully
- No pool or fitness center available on site
- Facilities are basic and may not meet expectations for extended stays
Best for
- Travelers needing convenient, affordable accommodation for short overnight stays
- Visitors looking to explore nearby cultural and historical attractions on foot
- Guests interested in lively nightlife, especially around Zona Rosa and Garibaldi
- Budget-conscious travelers prioritizing location over luxury amenities
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About this property
Welcome to Hotel Emperador
Located in Ciudad de México’s Centro district, Hotel Emperador offers basic accommodations in a dynamic area close to a variety of cultural attractions. The property is suited for visitors who plan to spend most of their time exploring landmarks such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Constitution Plaza, and the Templo Mayor Museum, all known for their rich history and impressive art.
The hotel provides essential services including Wi-Fi and parking, but does not have facilities like a pool or fitness center. Check-out is available by noon, though specific check-in times are not indicated. Guest reviews suggest the rooms are functional and comfortable enough for short stays, with some mentions of inconsistent water heating and limited security features for personal belongings.
Hotel Emperador benefits from its proximity to Mexico City International Airport, a roughly 20-minute drive away, making it convenient for travelers with early arrivals or late departures. Nearby hotels with slightly higher ratings are also within easy reach, indicating a neighborhood with several lodging options.
The area itself is lively, featuring murals, Aztec ruins, and vibrant nightlife in the nearby Zona Rosa. Overall, this property is practical for visitors seeking a simple, economical base from which to discover the historic and cultural sites of Mexico City.
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Facilities & essentials
What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive
The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.
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What recent guests are actually saying
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
8.0
Un lugar que cumple su cometido al solo ser de paso. Es comodo para aquellos que necesiten pasar la noche o unas horas. Las habitaciones carecen de "seguridad" y es mejor llevar sus objetos de aseo personal
8.0
La habitación cómoda para pasar la noche No esta feo el edificio Pero no hay agua caliente...
8.0
Es excelente para descansar y pasar las noches que quieras con el o ella
8.0
En este hotel me dieron un buen servicio, las habitaciones no son de lo mejor pero la ducha es muy buena y el hotel se encuentra a unos pasos del museo del Tequila
8.0
Un buen lugar para llegar a descansar, con buena ubicación con los obvios detalles de estar cerca de Garibaldi.
10
Me pueden dar el num de tel,necesito hacer reservación
10
Un buen lugar para descansar y muy buena ubicación por qué para dónde quieras salir a pasear..
8.0
Muy acogedor. Agradable. Para descansar y para divertirse
Location & neighborhood
Where you'll find Hotel Emperador
Mexico City, Mexico
Dynamic area with murals in the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Aztec temple ruins & Zona Rosa’s nightlife.
- Garibaldi y Lagunilla 4 min Walk
- Allende 14 min Walk
- San Juan de Letrán 16 min Walk
- Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez 21 min Car · 38 min Transit
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport 1 hr 20 Car · 2 hr Transit
- Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport 1 hr 11 Car
Things to do nearby
Worth the walk or a quick ride
Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Mexico City. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
192,225 reviews Palacio de Bellas Artes
Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
323,390 reviews Constitution Plaza
Pl. de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
34,532 reviews Templo Mayor Museum
Seminario 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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