Hotel Catedral – A Favorite for Families in Mexico City

Hotel Catedral sits 240 meters from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City and a 5-minute walk from Zocalo Square. The hotel is built directly on top of a 1400s-era temple to the Aztec wind god Ehecatl and a ceremonial ball court. A glass floor in the lobby allows guests to walk above the excavated ruins while viewing them underfoot.

The on-site restaurant features a glass floor over a historical temple, offering views of the ruins while dining. A buffet breakfast is offered each morning with a chef available to prepare cooked-to-order items beyond typical eggs and omelets. The restaurant also serves an à la carte dinner menu available until 10:00 pm, with moderate prices.

Family rooms with two queen beds are available, accommodating larger groups. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a refrigerator stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks, restocked nightly. Complimentary coffee and bottled water are available 24/7 in the lobby, along with bowls of fruit, cookies, and chips for guests.

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and room service for guests arriving at any hour. Bike rentals and walking tours can be arranged through the tour desk, as well as car hire and paid airport shuttle service. A rooftop terrace on the 5th and 6th floors offers panoramic views of the cathedral and Zocalo square.

Hotel Catedral offers family rooms and board games and puzzles for children. Grocery deliveries and packed lunches can be arranged for day trips. The property provides luggage storage after check-out and express check-in/check-out for groups.

Location: Steps from Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and Zocalo Square

Architecture: Glass floor over Aztec temple ruins in lobby

Dining: Buffet breakfast with chef-cooked items & dinner served until 10 pm

Rooms: Family rooms with two queen beds available

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, bike rentals, airport shuttle