Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotels
Curio Collection by Hilton
9.1 (274 reviews)
Calle de Venustiano Carranza 69 , Mexico City , mx

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Central Location
Cleanliness
Comfortable Rooms
Cons:
Value for Money issues
Limited Breakfast Options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Several guests mentioned the hotel was very clean, but did not provide specific sentiments about cleanliness.
Service
9.9
Guests praised the staff for being friendly, professional, and helpful during their stay.
Location
9.94
The hotel is centrally located and many guests highlighted the excellent access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.89
Rooms were generally described positively, though one guest had issues with room amenities.
Amenities
9.42
Guests appreciated the atmosphere and the rooftop pool and restaurant.
Value for Money
7.88
One guest felt the price was not justified by the simplicity of their room.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Breakfast was mentioned positively, although one guest wished for more options.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall positive experiences were shared, with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 05:53

Property Description

Historic Downtown Location
Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton is a charming hotel nestled in the heart of historic downtown. Just steps away from iconic attractions like Zocalo and the Cathedral, guests can immerse themselves in the rich culture of the city.

Luxurious Amenities
From a dedicated concierge service to a picturesque terrace, this property offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, room service, and assistance with booking tickets.

Cultural Experience
Preserving historic architecture, Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton seamlessly blends the past with modern comforts. Each room is equipped with a TV and fridge, while visitors can start their day with a delightful continental breakfast.

Experience the allure of downtown Mexico City at Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Pets are allowed (Maximum Weight: 33 lbs).

Please note that property will ask for a non refundable deposit of $ 25.00 USD + taxes and $50.00 USD as a guarantee at check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MEX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs USD 10 per 24 hours.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 274 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.89
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Ohara couple us
7
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
2
Elevator clanking prevented a decent night's sleep, though the location was great. Not worth it.
Pros:

The location was great and the place was very clean.

Cons:

We stayed in room #210. It was next to the elevator shaft and there was clanking all night whenever someone used the elevator.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Catalina family_with_children ca
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Florian couple de
10
Pros:

Great location and outstanding service 👍

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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soniyap592 Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great staff and clean rooms! The hotel is beautiful and near some major CDMX landmarks. The atmosphere is nice and quiet.

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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kelseybC5448YA Couples
10
Great
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a unique building in the heart of centro histórico. Professional and attentive staff. Cleans rooms. Thank you.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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M5768PUrobertog Couples
10
Great stay
Pros:

The beautiful room and cleanliness, the food was really good and a great location. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to help

I recommend a lot the hotel!

2025-12-20 via Tripadvisor
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V8731NGwilliamh Couples
2
This place is wildly misrepresented and absolutely not worth the price.
Pros:

Let’s start with the most important thing that’s barely disclosed: none of the rooms have windows. Zero natural light. Zero fresh air. You’re sealed into a tiny, windowless box. Within minutes it felt claustrophobic and suffocating — not something you expect from a hotel positioning itself as “luxury.”

The hotel is also shockingly loud. Every morning around 9:00 AM, outdated 2010s pop music is blasted through the hallways at an absurd volume. I had to text the front desk every single morning asking them to turn it off. The speaker was so loud directly outside my door that I was able to Shazam the song from my bed. On top of that, it sounded like employees or staff were knocking on doors in the middle of the night. I can’t say for certain who it was, but we were startled awake multiple times for no apparent reason. Rest is nearly impossible here.

The AC barely works, which makes the windowless room even more unbearable. I couldn’t get the temperature below 72°F in late December, and the room was stuffy and uncomfortable. We were sweating just trying to fall asleep — again, in a room with no airflow.

Basic amenities were completely unacceptable:
• Fridge didn’t work
• TV screen is burned out and unusable
• Pool is cold
• Towels had visible stains
• WiFi was unbearably slow and frequently didn’t work at all

For a hotel at this price point, these failures are inexcusable. I’ve had far better experiences at hotels costing one-tenth of the price.

Service was just as disappointing. The overall staff attitude felt careless and disengaged. Multiple employees stood on their phones while we struggled with heavy bags. No greeting, no offer to help, no eye contact — just indifference. It genuinely felt like the staff didn’t want to be there, and by extension didn’t want guests there either.

To make it worse, I booked through the Amex Hotel Collection, which is supposed to include basic perks like late checkout. They refused to honor late checkout entirely, despite the booking channel — zero flexibility, zero hospitality.

If you’re looking to relax, unwind, or get quality sleep in Mexico City, do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. I asked to cancel my reservation within hours of arriving due to these issues and was denied. Given the cost and conditions, it honestly feels like I was robbed of my money.

Extremely disappointing, poorly managed, and absolutely not worth the premium price they charge.

2025-12-20 via Tripadvisor
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josecnyc Solo travel New York City, New York
10
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE - * * * * *
Pros:

During my vacation in Mexico, I was looking for a nice hotel to stay at. A friend of mine recommended Umbral and even booked the hotel for me because she wanted me to experience it for myself.

I stayed on December 9, 2025, for one night, and I left truly impressed. I had another reservation at a different hotel, but after some issues, I decided to move back to Umbral—and I’m so glad I did and, stayed for 4 nights.

My four days at Umbral were a heavenly experience. The rooms are immaculately designed. The king size bed, pillows, linens, bathroom, toiletries, and shower—everything was perfect. The staff were amazing and incredibly friendly, and room service was top-notch.

I had breakfast on the terrace, which is a huge terrace and it was unforgettable: delicious food, excellent service, and a relaxing view that truly set the tone for the day. I saw a pool at the terrace, tiny one.

The location is perfect—close to several restaurants, the Zócalo, El Palacio de Hierro, and Madero Boulevard, where you can find souvenirs. Even though the hotel is located in the historic downtown area of Mexico City, once you’re in your room, you completely forget you’re in the middle of the city. Sleep quality is a 10. There's always police presence around the area and I never felt umconfortable or unsafe.

The lobby is elegant and mysterious, and as soon as you step into the hotel, you’re welcomed by a beautiful fragrance from the diffuser.

I honestly have nothing negative to say about this hotel. I’ve found my go-to place to stay in Mexico City whenever I visit.

2025-12-20 via Tripadvisor
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shermane237 Business
10
A great experience in Mexico City
Pros:

The location is great for experiencing the city of Mexico. It's all historic. I felt comfortable at this hotel, staff are very friendly and pleasant. A bit upscale but I wouldn't have it any other way. Loved my stay here

2025-12-18 via Tripadvisor
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limort2021 Business
10
3 wonderful nights.
Pros:

Fantastic hotel. Great location right by tie zocalo. Staff could not have been more accommodating. I had a tiny problem w my room and the maintenance person was there in less than a minute to fix. Room was quite clean and delightful.

2025-12-12 via Tripadvisor
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labestia77 Couples Los Angeles, California
10
Great Stay
Pros:

The property is ideally located near the Zocalo, Bellas Artes, and Mirador Torre Latinoamericano. Friendly, helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable, and the shower drainage was excellent.

2025-12-08 via Tripadvisor
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paolamH138CA Couples
10
“Friendly Staff and Super Comfortable Stay”
Pros:

The Umbral Hotel is a great option for relaxing. The staff is very friendly, and they really take your needs into account, even helping with personal sightseeing plans. Everything was excellent, and the location is very central

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
8
864joshv Couples
10
Incredible spot to stay!
Pros:

Such an excellent stay at Umbrio, the staff is second to none. So helpful, kind and available anytime we needed anything’s

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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ashl811 Solo travel
10
Great Service and Friendly Staff
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay here. The front desk and concierge team were super friendly and always ready to help, which made everything feel easy and welcoming.
Breakfast was tasty every day just wish there were a few more options.
Overall, great vibe and great service. I’d definitely come back!

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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samaC6792ZR Business
10
Amazing-
Pros:

Very professional and clean - I highly recommend this place - close to all the action. Go eat at Azul restaurant a short 4 minute walk from the hotel.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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cjr636 Friends getaway
10
Epic
Pros:

Was amazing. Staff was incredible. And so kind. The room was beautiful. Such a fun must experience type of visit. Was a perfect place to visit for the first time in Mexico City

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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petercO4487HZ Couples
10
Great hotel in CDMX
Pros:

Everything was great, awesome location in center of Mexico City. Beautiful atmosphere and amazing staff. Rooms are incredible and nice roof top with pool and restaurant

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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G9029XIheidih Couples
10
Customer service, food, and decor were top notch!
Pros:

Such a fun, unique property with beautiful decor. The beds were comfortable, excellent customer service from the staff, and the roof top restaurant for breakfast was fantastic! Would definitely book again.

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
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Dean couple gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not worth the price. I booked a King room, the room is quite simple, no view at all, one small window looking at a concrete wall, A/C didn’t work properly so the room was freezing. At a rate of $400 (inc tax) per night value for money is very poor.

Hotel did not recognise the offers I’d selected from Booking.com. In part Booking.com’s issue as not all the information is reached them, but I had emailed the hotel 4-5 days before arrival with questions and to confirm the offer from Booking and they didn’t respond, via Booking or via direct email. It was resolved in the end but it was a struggle at check-in.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee