Axel’s take
A strong Condesa base with roomy suites, helpful staff and some soundproofing compromises.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · A 4-star apartment-style boutique hotel in Condesa
AR218 is a 4-star apartment-style boutique hotel in Condesa, and a strong pick if you prefer useful living space to full-service hotel extras. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff. Kitchenettes make longer stays practical, while the walkable setting puts cafés, restaurants and parks within easy reach. The rooftop and small gym round out an appealing neighborhood base.
The main compromise is soundproofing: guest reports across several sites describe hallway conversations and neighboring rooms carrying. Room choice matters, too; some bedrooms have limited daylight, while terrace categories offer outdoor space. Expect a café downstairs rather than a full restaurant-and-room-service setup. We'd skip it for a pampering hotel break or if uninterrupted silence is essential; otherwise, it delivers comfort and independence in a very convenient location.
- Rooms
- Apartment-style layouts with kitchenettes; size, daylight and private terraces vary by category.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength in recent reviews, especially on Expedia.
- Service
- Recent feedback strongly favors the helpful reception team, despite occasional problem-handling complaints.
- Amenities
- Rooftop terrace, small gym, daily housekeeping and downstairs Starbucks; not a full-service resort.
- Fees and surprises
- Expedia lists free self-parking, pet and early-check-in charges, and required online preregistration; confirm late-arrival arrangements.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Alfonso Reyes 218, Mexico
Walkable Condesa setting near restaurants, cafés, parks and metro connections.
Amenities and check-in
Rooftop terrace, small gym, daily housekeeping and downstairs Starbucks; not a full-service resort.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Fitness facilities
- Spa (extra charge)
- Airport transportation (extra charge)
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Pets: $40 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $18
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
AR 218 Hotel by ULIV, Mexico City: from $188 a night
From $188 a night at AR 218 Hotel by ULIV, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 2–3, 2026, 2 adults: $188 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $473 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $573 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
AR 218 Hotel by ULIV is a 4-star apartment-style boutique hotel in Condesa in Mexico City, Mexico.
Address: Alfonso Reyes 218, Mexico. Property ID: 1256402.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/mexico-city/ar-218-hotel-by-uliv-1256402
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $473 | $573 on Booking.com | $100 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $591 USD
2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $600 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $296 for 1 night · 2 nights $600 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $628 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $324 for 1 night · 2 nights $625 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $301 for 1 night · 2 nights $611 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $310 for 1 night · 2 nights $602 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $292 for 1 night · 2 nights $604 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $312 for 1 night · 2 nights $581 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $556 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $287 for 1 night · 2 nights $578 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $291 for 1 night · 2 nights $518 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $227 for 1 night · 2 nights $542 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $315 for 1 night · 2 nights $765 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $450 for 1 night · 2 nights $960 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $510 for 1 night · 2 nights $963 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $453 for 1 night · 2 nights $777 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $324 for 1 night · 2 nights $647 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $323 for 1 night · 2 nights $640 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $317 for 1 night · 2 nights $653 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $336 for 1 night · 2 nights $618 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $582 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $300 for 1 night · 2 nights $575 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $275 for 1 night · 2 nights $536 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $261 for 1 night · 2 nights $457 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $395 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $207 for 1 night · 2 nights $440 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $233 for 1 night · 2 nights $473 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $240 for 1 night · 2 nights $512 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $272 for 1 night · 2 nights $484 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-07 | $212 for 1 night · 2 nights $416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-08 | $204 for 1 night · 2 nights $438 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-09 | $234 for 1 night · 2 nights $510 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-10 | $276 for 1 night · 2 nights $536 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-11 | $260 for 1 night · 2 nights $526 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-12 | $266 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-13 | $210 for 1 night · 2 nights $457 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-14 | $247 for 1 night · 2 nights $463 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-15 | $216 for 1 night · 2 nights $416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-16 | $200 for 1 night · 2 nights $457 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-17 | $257 for 1 night · 2 nights $534 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-18 | $277 for 1 night · 2 nights $568 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-19 | $291 for 1 night · 2 nights $547 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-20 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $568 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-21 | $312 for 1 night · 2 nights $593 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-22 | $281 for 1 night · 2 nights $663 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-23 | $382 for 1 night · 2 nights $806 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-24 | $424 for 1 night · 2 nights $884 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-25 | $460 for 1 night · 2 nights $996 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-26 | $536 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,066 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-27 | $530 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,049 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-28 | $519 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,050 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-29 | $531 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,126 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-30 | $595 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,233 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-31 | $638 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,155 · up to 14 nights priced |
January 2027
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | $517 for 1 night · 2 nights $983 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-02 | $466 for 1 night · 2 nights $682 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-03 | $216 for 1 night · 2 nights $434 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-04 | $218 for 1 night · 2 nights $423 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-05 | $205 for 1 night · 2 nights $419 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-06 | $214 for 1 night · 2 nights $425 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-07 | $211 for 1 night · 2 nights $442 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-08 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $451 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-09 | $220 for 1 night · 2 nights $417 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-10 | $197 for 1 night · 2 nights $402 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-11 | $205 for 1 night · 2 nights $420 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-12 | $215 for 1 night · 2 nights $406 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-13 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $426 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-14 | $235 for 1 night · 2 nights $536 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-15 | $301 for 1 night · 2 nights $589 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-16 | $288 for 1 night · 2 nights $565 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-17 | $277 for 1 night · 2 nights $535 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-18 | $258 for 1 night · 2 nights $535 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-19 | $277 for 1 night · 2 nights $509 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-20 | $232 for 1 night · 2 nights $511 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-21 | $279 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-22 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $479 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-23 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $578 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-24 | $295 for 1 night · 2 nights $579 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-25 | $284 for 1 night · 2 nights $567 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-26 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $527 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-27 | $244 for 1 night · 2 nights $566 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-28 | $322 for 1 night · 2 nights $612 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-29 | $290 for 1 night · 2 nights $598 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-30 | $308 for 1 night · 2 nights $580 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-31 | $272 for 1 night · 2 nights $616 · up to 14 nights priced |
February 2027
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2027-02-01 | $344 for 1 night · 2 nights $688 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-02 | $344 for 1 night · 2 nights $716 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-03 | $372 for 1 night · 2 nights $723 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-04 | $351 for 1 night · 2 nights $723 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.8/10
A strong Condesa base with roomy suites, helpful staff and some soundproofing compromises. A 4-star apartment-style boutique hotel in Condesa, scored for what it is.
AR218 is a 4-star apartment-style boutique hotel in Condesa, and a strong pick if you prefer useful living space to full-service hotel extras. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff. Kitchenettes make longer stays practical, while the walkable setting puts cafés, restaurants and parks within easy reach. The rooftop and small gym round out an appealing neighborhood base.
The main compromise is soundproofing: guest reports across several sites describe hallway conversations and neighboring rooms carrying. Room choice matters, too; some bedrooms have limited daylight, while terrace categories offer outdoor space. Expect a café downstairs rather than a full restaurant-and-room-service setup. We'd skip it for a pampering hotel break or if uninterrupted silence is essential; otherwise, it delivers comfort and independence in a very convenient location.
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Best for: Couples exploring Condesa; Longer stays with a kitchenette; Independent travelers who prioritize neighborhood life
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Watch out for: Sound carries from hallways and neighboring rooms; Some bedrooms have limited natural light; Limited full-service dining
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Location: Walkable Condesa setting near restaurants, cafés, parks and metro connections.
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Rooms: Apartment-style layouts with kitchenettes; size, daylight and private terraces vary by category.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent reviews, especially on Expedia.
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Service: Recent feedback strongly favors the helpful reception team, despite occasional problem-handling complaints.
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Amenities: Rooftop terrace, small gym, daily housekeeping and downstairs Starbucks; not a full-service resort.
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Fees and surprises: Expedia lists free self-parking, pet and early-check-in charges, and required online preregistration; confirm late-arrival arrangements.
Axel's opinion of AR 218 Hotel by ULIV, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About AR 218 Hotel by ULIV
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Alfonso Reyes 218, Mexico
- Hotel policies: Pets: $40 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $18
- Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness facilities, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Mexico City
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Double Terrace Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Studio
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Studio
Superior Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Studio
Executive Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Studio
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- Premium Studio — room photo 1
- Premium Studio — room photo 2
- Premium Studio — room photo 3
Premium Quadruple Studio
- Premium Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Premium Twin Studio (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premium Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 3
Master Double Terrace Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Master Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Master Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Master Double Terrace Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
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