Melia Mexico Reforma, Tabacalera

We were so pleased with our stay at the Hotel Gran Melia Mexico Reforma (April 2005) that we resolved to write a review on our return. On our first visit to Mexico we appreciated arriving at a luxurious and welcoming place to stay. Staff at all times were extremely friendly and helpful. Concierge services were tireless, focussed and effective. Because of some exterior noise we asked to change rooms and it was done immediately. The Cafe Miro in the hotel is a quiet buffet type restaurant where one can eat a relatively inexpensive meal. Lots of Miro reproductions on the walls. The L'Albufera Restaurant is more ambitious and offers considerate service and elegant meals spanish style. Many staff in hotel and restaurants speak fluent english and most speak sufficient english to accommodate non spanish speakers. The exercise room is professional quality. The pool water was quite cool the day we visited. The hotel is spotlessly clean and has purified water in the taps. We found convenience stores nearby but no place to buy fruit. There apparently is no wine or liquor store in the neighbourhood. The hotel is within walking distance or a short bus ride to the museum of anthropology and alameda centro. We did not use the t.v., the telephone or internet connection finding them not worth the price. Our cell phones worked well.