A mid-century building transformed by JSa Arquitectura into a design hotel where the pool sits in the lobby, the facade is a perforated screen of colored glass, and every surface communicates a specific architectural intention. Hotel Carlota is the CDMX design hotel that designers actually stay at — the proportions are considered, the materials are honest (concrete, steel, glass), and the mid-century conversion respects the original building's bones while making them contemporary. The Juarez location places you between Centro's history and Roma's restaurants, in a neighborhood that is finding its own identity as a cocktail and dining destination.
Location
Juarez, Mexico City
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Book a room overlooking the internal pool-courtyard for the architectural view that is the hotel's signature image. The lobby pool is more for looking at than swimming in, but the afternoon light through the colored-glass facade creates a light show worth witnessing. The lobby bar and restaurant serve as a Juarez neighborhood hub. Request a higher floor for street views toward Paseo de la Reforma.
The colored-glass facade is most spectacular in the afternoon sun. The Juarez neighborhood's bar and restaurant scene peaks Thursday through Saturday evenings. The hotel's position between Centro and Roma makes it a practical year-round base.
The design-forward aesthetic means some rooms prioritize form over function — check room sizes before booking. Rooms start around 2,000-4,000 MXN per night, making this the most accessible design hotel in the city. The Juarez location is a 10-minute walk to Roma Norte and a 15-minute walk to the Alameda and Centro. The lobby functions as a semi-public space and can be lively in the evenings. The colored-glass facade is an Instagram magnet and the pool-lobby gets photographed constantly. Metro Cuauhtemoc is nearby.