A halo of serenity and absolute calm arose on the road as I approached OrchidHouse Polanco for the evocative Champs Elysees Avenue.
At that moment I felt a very European elegance unfolding in the heart of one of the neighborhoods that permeates its own sophistication in Mexico City , but, at the same time, the local idiosyncrasy becomes omnipresent at every moment, in every flower, in every decoration, and in the dedicated treatment that you feel once you cross the doors of a mansion with almost 100 years of history.
The secret jewel of the capital has a remarkable architectural heritage that is protected by the National institute of fine arts , and that by enveloping you with its unique style, transports you to other times with the colorful stained glass windows that illuminate every nook and cranny of the Boutique hotel , the classic floors with Don Quixote and Shakespeare, the neoclassical moldings on the ceilings and the traditional ironwork that accompanies the house and the stairs.
We entered Orchid House Polanco.
“OrchidHouse was born as a project of the Vargas family, the result of their love for art, design, travel and, of course, for orchids . They were looking for a place where they could make the traveler feel like a local, and also feel at home. Thanks to their hard work, attention to detail and penchant for service, Orchid House Polanco is considered home for many Travellers who visit the Mexico City ”, they tell in an interview with Condé Nast Traveler.
Being the orchid the favorite flower of the Vargas family, it is not surprising that they have built their entire concept around it, applying it as a warm brushstroke that materializes together with more than 50 orchids.
"The same way, Orchid House Polanco It is a house of culture, since all the paintings that are exhibited are part of different exhibitions and temporary collections, which can be purchased”.
That's how he hotel combines his indisputable predilection for the art, design and travel to pose his impetuous character in a place that also reveals his orchid garden, and his attentive gaze in the space of artistic canvases.
Each of the rooms presents its own uniqueness in the boutique hotel.
Originally from the thirties, the Mansion It has been restored paying special attention to details such as the old clay floors, the neoclassical moldings on the ceilings or the traditional ironwork. And they have also repaired the pink quarry that frames the facades, a material that is rarely seen in other neighborhoods outside of Polanco , and that was characteristic of the area at the time the property was built.
The deeper and deeper we get into Orchid House Polanco , everything in it feels wonderfully elegant, and cozy, almost like crossing the threshold of a house where one allows oneself to collapse on the colossal bed of exhaustion, and looks around, to unleash a unique experience that is be decorated with welcome details, exquisite chocolates and a cava to celebrate.
There is no doubt that each room It champions its own uniqueness, and it is for this reason that they are named after the different types of orchids that exist.
Orchid House Polanco pays special attention to detail.
within the essential services included in the hotel They include breakfast, wi fi throughout the property, safe, room service, television with Netflix account, hair dryer in each bathroom, an AC unit in each room and a Nespresso machine with capsules.
Where breakfast is served? On the hotel terrace where you can also find the restaurant. There, delicacies are combined such as a fruit plate with yogurt, granola and honey, eggs to taste, a banana pancake, orange or green juice and coffee or tea.
“We have complementary services that have an extra cost. How are the massages and facials , which are carried out in their rooms by certified therapists, laundry, pick up and drop off service from the airport and private tours of the city or the surroundings, such as the pyramids of Teotihuacan”.
Massages at House Orchid Polanco.
If it is about nearby points of interest, less than 15 minutes walking there are museums such as Anthropology, Chapultepec Castle or Tamayo, as well as one of the most important avenues in the country, Paseo de la Reforma . One block away is the main street of Polanco, Presidente Masaryk, where shops and restaurants abound that are worth visiting in Mexico City.
“Orchid House Polanco offers rest and luxury for each guest with the feeling of being at home but with all the comforts offered by a high class hotel ”, they conclude.
You can book at Orchid House Polanco here.