Sunday, August 16, 2009

Galeria Plaza Hotel - Mexico City


Hotel Information: Because of its location one block from the financial and entertainment districts, the Galeria Plaza Hotel attracts both business travelers and vacationers. The hotel staff is helpful, friendly, and accommodating to all visitors. Female travelers find a refuge in the hotel’s designated Ladies' Executive Floor, designed for executive women with an exclusively female staff.

Amenity highlights: The rooftop sundeck features two heated pools, including one that offers “in-place” swimming against an artificial current. A fitness room is adjacent.

The hotel’s business center offers three private rooms with computers and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the public areas.

Dining options include a contemporary café with streetside views, and a more intimate wine cellar-style restaurant.

Insider tip: On weekends, local artists create an open-air market in Jardin del Arte, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from the hotel.


Rooms

Galeria Plaza Hotel offers guestrooms and suites. Two floors are dedicated to business-club rooms with use of an exclusive lounge and other perks. A designated female-only Ladies' Executive Floor offers an all-female staff and also includes access to the business-club lounge. Junior suites provide private bedrooms and living areas.

Amenities in all guestrooms include high-speed wired or wireless Internet access (surcharges may apply), minibars, and two multi-line phones with voice mail. Satellite TV provides international stations, and pay movies and video games (surcharge) are also offered.

Marble bathrooms have telephone extensions. This Mexico City hotel purifies its water.

Room Amenities

  • Internet access - wireless

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking rooms
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

Recreation

Overlooking the city, the hotel provides a rooftop sundeck and two outdoor pools. One pool offers “in-place” swimming against an artificial current. A fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines is adjacent.

Running paths lie within the central gardens of Paseo de la Reforma, one block from the hotel. Chapultepec Park, a half-mile away via Paseo de la Reforma, contains a lake where rowboats can be rented.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


  • Swimming on site
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby

Property Amenities

The Galeria Plaza Hotel is within one block of popular tourist zones, with officers available to assist visitors. Paseo de Reforma is one block away. Overlooking Mexico City, the hotel’s rooftop sundeck provides two pools, one featuring “in-place” swimming against an artificial current. A fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines is adjacent.

Café Plaza offers streetside views, International cuisine, and both buffet and à la carte dining. Menus with wine-pairing suggestions are featured at intimate Al Vino restaurant.

A business center offers three private rooms with computers and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). In addition, wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas.

The hotel purifies its water.


  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Conference room(s)
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness equipment
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Medical assistance available
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors: 11
  • Number of rooms: 439
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 1 PM

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

  • Parking: US$5 per 24-hour period with in/out privileges

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Café Plaza - Contemporary glass-walled dining room with streetside views. International cuisine. Buffets and à la carte dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Al Vino - Wine-cellar decor. Extensive wine list. Menu with paired wine suggestions. Menu items might include citrus-shrimp salad, three-chile soup. seafood, and steak. Lunch and dinner.

Lobby Bar - Bar and lounge seating. Appetizers and cocktails. Open from early afternoon until late evening.

Room service - Available 24 hours.

Address

Hamburgo 195 Col Juarez

Mexico City, D.F. 06600

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)

Area:

Reforma - Zona Rosa, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

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