Kimpton Virgilio Mexico City Hotel Review

Kimpton Virgilio is a 5 star luxury hotel located in the trendy Polanco neighbourhood of Mexico City.

Mexico City’s posh Kimpton property is surrounded by lush greenery, with local streets flanked with sweet smelling gardens and sky-high trees.

Just steps from the boutique hotel you’ll find award-winning restaurants, world-class museums like the must-see National Museum of Anthropology, and Avenida Presidente Masaryk, the city’s very own Fifth Avenue shoppers paradise.

Kimpton Virgilio gets its name from the famous Roman poet Virgil from the Augustan period. The stylish hotel boasts a petite lobby, sun-soaked courtyard, refreshing rooftop pool and buzz-worthy restaurants and bars.

The hotel’s clutch of chic rooms and suites are outfitted with handmade tiles, plush beds, and traditional Mexican designs.

Verdant foliage dangles into the atrium and rooms are outfitted with potted trees, making one feel like they are enjoying nature outdoors when inside.

A spacious suite at Kimpton Virgilio in Mexico City.

Before booking your trip to Mexico, here are a list of highlights that make the Kimpton Virgilio stand out from the rest:

  • Kimpton Virgilio is one of Mexico City’s top boutique hotels, conveniently located in the upscale Polanco neighbourhood.
  • The hotel is proud to have obtained the Queer Destinations Committed badge, reaffirming its commitment to LGBT inclusion.
  • The hotel features 48 well-appointed rooms ands suites, outfitted with plush king-sized bed, walk-in shower, Bluetooth speakers, fully-stocked minibar, flirty robes, Atelier Bloem bath amenities and Smart TV.
  • Upon arrival guests are asked to scan a QR code which connects their phone to the concierge via Whatsapp. This makes it so convenient to make requests like dinner reservations or an ice bucket sent to the room.
  • Unique onsite amenities include morning coffee and tea service, loaner designer bikes, pet amenities and daily “evening social hour.”
  • Keep fit on holiday 24/7 at the hotel’s boutique gym featuring treadmills, bikes, elliptical, dumbbells, stability balls, and mats so you can practice yoga or pilates.
  • On a hot day you’ll find guests basking in the sun while swimming in the refreshing rooftop pool. Lounge on a cabana while reading a book or clink glasses at the vibey bar.
  • Each morning guests can be found lining up for breakfast at Pepe Mesa Española, the hotels signature restaurant. While you’ll find western classics like yogurt parfait Eggs Benedict, and French Toast, we recommend sampling traditional Mexican dishes like Chilaquiles and Molletes.
  • In the evening Pepe Restaurante transforms into a trendy tapas bar and lounge, serving pretty plates of pintxos alongside creative cocktails. Enjoy a sensory trip to Spain by indulging Patatas Bravas, Iberian Dumplings and Galician octopus.
  • If you’re keen to dine in the sky take the elevator to the hotel’s top floor to enjoy sips and nibbles on the rooftop. La Caña is the perfect perch to dip in a plunge pool, sip tequila-muddled Palomas under a shaded cabana or dance at sunset to the beats of a local DJ. The menu offers Latin-inspired bites like Ceviche, Ribeye Tacos and Duck Panucho.

If you’re looking to book a conveniently located luxury boutique hotel in Mexico City in a trendy neighbourhood, Kimpton Virgilio with chic suites, mouth-watering restaurants and sun-soaked rooftop pool will make for an unforgettable stay in the Mexican capital.

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