Colima 71 - Casa de Arte Hotel
Artist's gallery-meets-apartment building. Sleek, calm, and community-minded. Light wood, beamed ceilings, Oaxacan black clay bathrooms, and a courtyard fire pit. Less hotel, more creative residency.
Book a Terrace Studio Colima or Club Colima Terrace for the largest rooms (592 sq ft) and the best street-view terraces with woven swings
Why It Matters
Recipient of MICHELIN Keys in both 2024 and 2025. Designed by Alberto Kalach, with a commissioned art collection that genuinely shapes the experience. Every room functions as a full studio apartment — fully equipped kitchen, 430–592 sq ft — in the most walkable dining and gallery neighborhood of Mexico City. Panadería Rosetta (World's 50 Best Restaurants) delivers breakfast daily.
Colima 71 is a 16-studio boutique hotel on one of Roma Norte's most architecturally loaded streets, inside a building designed by Alberto Kalach — Mexico City's foremost contemporary architect — with interiors by Nomah Studio and Karla Celerio. The art isn't decorative wallpaper here; a floor-to-ceiling grid of black-and-white photography by Iñaki Bonilla lines the lobby, a suspended sculpture of upcycled bicycle tires by Guatemalan artist Darío Escobar hangs overhead, and a geometric lattice by Sofía Taboas weaves light through the courtyard. There is no restaurant, no spa, no pool — what you get instead is a beautifully designed base for eating your way through one of the world's great food neighborhoods, with Panadería Rosetta pastries delivered to your door each morning.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Balcony Studio
Same footprint as the Studio Colima but with a private balcony (2 chairs, table) and an interior view of Sofía Taboas's geometric lattice. A good choice for guests who want outdoor space without full street exposure.
1 King · 40 sqm
Club Colima Terrace
The largest room in the hotel at 592 sq ft, combining the Club amenity package with the biggest terrace layout. This is the top pick — the woven swing terrace, full Club perks, and all of the hotel's artisan details at their most generous. Book this if budget allows.
1 King · 55 sqm
Club Terrace
The Club tier unlocks a set of extras: unlimited honesty bar access for house brands, free ironing service, and one complimentary Signature Experience for stays of 3+ nights (Quetzalcóatl's Nest excluded). Same 430 sq ft footprint as the standard Terrace Studio but with a richer amenity package.
1 King · 40 sqm
Studio Colima
The entry-level studio, but entry-level by Colima 71 standards still means 430 sq ft of light wood, beamed ceilings, and a fully equipped kitchen. High casement windows look out over Colima Street. Great acoustics and privacy are a genuine selling point — the building's construction quality shows.
1 King · 40 sqm
Terrace Studio
430 sq ft with a larger terrace than the balcony rooms. Pitched as the more sophisticated option for guests who want outdoor space to sit and decompress without upgrading to the 592 sq ft tier.
1 King · 40 sqm
Terrace Studio Colima
The jump to 592 sq ft makes a real difference. This is the largest of the non-Club studios, with a terrace equipped with chairs, a table, and — the detail that keeps coming up in reviews — a woven swing. Street views over Colima. Pine accents, Oaxacan ceramics, handmade-tile bathroom.
1 King · 55 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel's permanent collection — including Iñaki Bonilla's photography grid, Darío Escobar's suspended bicycle-tire sculpture, and Sofía Taboas's courtyard lattice — is viewable throughout the property at all times.
Welcome tasting of Mexican chocolate and mezcal on arrival — a signature introduction to the hotel. Also available as an extended tasting experience via the Club Colima program.
Guided tour through the National Museum of Anthropology, covering 23 exhibition halls and artifacts from Toltec, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
Private guided tour of one of Luis Barragán's iconic houses (Casa Barragán, Casa Pedregal, or Casa Gilardi), with a post-tour lunch at a traditional taquería that Barragán himself frequented.
Expedited entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum with a private guide, followed by an Oaxacan lunch at Los Danzantes restaurant.
Curated Lucha Libre experience including tickets and cultural context on the history and mythology behind Mexico's iconic masked wrestling tradition.
Visit to architect Javier Senosiain's organic architecture masterpiece inspired by the feathered serpent of Mesoamerican cultures. Note: not included in Club room complimentary experience allowance.
Private hot air balloon flight over the Teotihuacan pyramids at sunrise. Colima 71's most dramatic signature offering.
Ground-level visit to Teotihuacan accompanied by a private anthropologist/guide who explains the art, religion, and urban planning of the ancient city.
Private tour of Xochimilco's ancient Aztec canal network with mezcal, tequila, wine, and traditional drinks on board. The hotel's most premium experience tier.
Hotel-curated walk through Roma Norte's street food scene, with stops selected by the founders of Colima 71. Covers taqueros, market stalls, and neighborhood spots not found on most tourist maps.
Cupboard-style reading nooks and private working booths in the lobby/library area. Designed for guests who need focused work time. The back gallery area shows additional Mexican art works.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator available but there are steps down to the lobby — not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.
Private cupboard-style reading and working nooks with desk space. Designed for focused, quiet work.
Permanent and rotating art installations throughout all public spaces. Commissioned works by Iñaki Bonilla, Darío Escobar, and Sofía Taboas anchor the collection. Back gallery shows additional Mexican artists.
Ground-floor coffee bar staffed by a Café Concierge barista specializing in single-origin Mexican coffees.
Self-serve bar with mezcal, tequila, wines, and other spirits. Club-tier rooms include unlimited house-brand pours. Standard rooms charged at USD $12 per drink plus tax.
Delivered daily to your room or served in the courtyard. Includes juice, a savory Colima special (avocado toast, tamales, or fruit bowl), coffee or tea, and a fresh pastry from Panadería Rosetta.
Every studio includes a full kitchen with fridge, dining table, coffee and tea making equipment. Fridge kept stocked with cold drinks and filtered water by staff.
Communal library space with art books, coffee table books, and a green velvet sofa. Also features rocking chairs in the lounge area.
Open courtyard featuring a hand-carved stone fireplace/fire pit and Sofía Taboas's geometric lattice installation. Primary social space of the hotel.
There is no swimming pool on the property.
Rotating pop-up retail space within the hotel, featuring design objects and local goods.
Solar panels supply a portion of the hotel's energy. Zero gas and plastic usage on property. Glass containers for bath products. Eco-friendly and upcycled materials used throughout the build.
Hotel arranges airport transfers and in-city transportation. Bookable via the website.
No gym on property. Guests have access to a gym a 10-minute walk away. Casa Pilates CDMX is directly across the street.
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