Casona Roma Norte

Rooms and decor

The first thing that sets Casona Roma Norte apart from the usual hotels near the stadium is the building itself: a grand 1920s mansion, carefully restored and brought back to life, that only reopened in 2024. Walk in and you immediately sense this isn't a standard chain — it's more like stepping into an old house with a story. High, airy ceilings, tall windows that pull in natural light, handsome patterned tile floors you won't find in a new build, and original woodwork and plaster detail, all blended with contemporary design and tastefully chosen pieces. The overall feel is warm, romantic, and good-looking without trying too hard. There's only a small number of rooms, done in easy tones with soft beds and well-chosen toiletries, so it feels private — more like a tasteful friend's house than a big hotel. Sleeping in a century-old building in one of the city's chicest neighborhoods is exactly the draw for travelers who value atmosphere and story over brand-new.

Food and amenities

The other thing worth telling you about is the food and drink, which is genuinely central to staying here. The hotel has the Chef Aquiles Chávez restaurant, from a well-known Mexican chef, serving contemporary Mexican food that retells local ingredients and flavors in an interesting way. The dining room blends into the charm of the old building, so a meal here lands as an experience locals and visitors both talk about, more than a place to eat. Right alongside is a genuinely Mexican highlight — the mezcal tasting room, a corner where you can sample a range of the local spirit in a warm, relaxed setting, ideal for sipping in the evening after a day out. There's also a bar and good-looking common areas to settle into. The whole place has that detail-minded boutique feel, where every corner seems designed so you actually want to spend time in the hotel rather than only sleep and head out.

Location and getting there

Location is the other strong card. The hotel sits in the heart of Roma Norte, one of the hippest, most stylish neighborhoods in Mexico City. Step out the door and you hit stylish cafés, well-known restaurants, art galleries, design shops, and tree-lined streets to walk all day. Nearby are pretty parks like Plaza Río de Janeiro and Plaza Luis Cabrera, popular spots to sit. It's a fun, safe, contemporary area to wander. For football fans, what makes this location especially appealing is the match-day shuttle package to Estadio Azteca. The stadium sits to the south, about 14 km from the hotel — normally a drive — but having the hotel arrange the shuttle cuts out most of the hassle of hailing a ride and the traffic around the ground on match day. In short, if you want a base in a chic neighborhood for walking, eating, and soaking up the city, with the hotel handling the stadium run, Roma Norte fits the bill — especially for couples who value neighborhood atmosphere over being close to the stadium.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide. First, the distance to the stadium: the hotel is in the city center in Roma Norte, about 14 km north of Estadio Azteca, which isn't a distance you walk or manage on your own easily when match-day traffic is heavy. The shuttle package helps, but if you want a hotel right next to the stadium or within walking distance, a central location like this may not fit as well — think about what the trip is really about. Second, it's a newly opened boutique with few rooms, so around big matches and concerts that draw crowds to Mexico City, rooms tend to fill fast and prices climb with demand; if you specifically want the shuttle package, book well ahead to get the room and dates you need. Last, because it's a restored 1920s building, room layouts and sizes vary rather than matching exactly like a new build — some rooms are larger or have a different angle than the sample photos. If you have specific needs, such as a quiet room, a larger room, or a particular bed type, flag it clearly when you book.

Our take

Casona Roma Norte suits couples and football fans who want to stay in a chic Mexico City neighborhood with atmosphere and story, and let the hotel handle the trip to the stadium. If your idea of the trip is sleeping in a beautifully restored 1920s mansion, waking up to stroll and sip coffee in Roma Norte among the cafés and galleries, coming back for dinner at the Chef Aquiles Chávez restaurant, finishing with mezcal in the tasting room, then catching the hotel shuttle to Estadio Azteca on match day with no fuss — this place delivers with real charm, backed by high guest scores everywhere: Agoda 9.3, Booking 9.4, Tripadvisor 4.7/5. But if the trip is really about a hotel next to the stadium or a few minutes' walk away, or you want lots of rooms at steady prices that are easy to book at peak, the central location and small-boutique room count here take some weighing. Overall we score it 9.2/10 for a stylish 5-star boutique in Roma Norte that comes with a stadium shuttle — a romantic, memorable pick for treating yourself to a big match.