This venerable hotel occupies a 19th century building and was completely renovated and modernised in 2005. It comprises 65 rooms, including 5 suites, spread over 5 floors. This hotel is built in a French style and its refined details create elegant surroundings. Amongst the facilities are a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, safes, a currency exchange facility, a travel agency, a cloakroom, and a lift. The hotel also features a café, a bar, and an air-conditioned restaurant. There is also a business centre with rooms for conferences and meetings and an Internet connection throughout the building. Room and laundry services, as well as medical assistance, are on offer. Guests arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage. The rooms come with a double or king-size bed, an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, WLAN Internet access, a minibar, and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are centrally controlled. In every room a sitting area and a balcony or terrace provide extra comfort. Guests are also able to book wheelchair-accessible rooms. Guests may make use of the hot tub. This hotel enjoys a great location, close to the city's business and cultural districts. The old city is only 1 km away. Hildalgo train station is a few minutes away on foot, whilst Mexico City Airport is around 12 km away.