A budget hotel with covered parking, the Universal is about 15 minutes on foot from one of Mexico City's most important historic sites, the Square of the Three Cultures. The simply furnished guest rooms are equipped with cable television, free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms with a shower and complimentary toiletries. The Universal is a smoke-free property. Tour-booking services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk are available on site. Travellers can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Restaurante El Cardenal, located within the historic city centre, about 15 minutes away by taxi. Closer to home, MESON DEL MOLINERO is a casual bar and grill just around the corner. The stunning Palace of Fine Arts is roughly four kilometres from the hotel, while the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle, also home to the the National Museum of History, are about eight kilometres. Garibaldi Plaza and its famous mariachi bands are a little over three kilometres away.
The majority of previous guests found the hotel to be extremely good value, with comfortable rooms, a good standard of cleanliness, interesting options for food in the vicinity, and convenient enough access to major attractions around Mexico City as well as the airport. Many say it is ideal for budget travellers and backpackers, as well as one-night stopovers for those needing to stay close to the airport.
According to previous guests the rooms at this hotel are spacious with comfortable beds, large, well-appointed bathrooms and everything needed to enjoy a relaxed stay. Most were very pleased with the value for money here.
Every reviewer that mentions the internet connection in this hotel does so positively, with many counting this as one of the best features of the accommodation, saying it is both fast and reliable.
A number of guests had trouble enjoying a solid night's sleep while staying in this hotel, due to the apparent lack of soundproofing between rooms that meant many were woken up throughout the night from external noise and other guests in neighbouring rooms and hallways.
Several reviewers say they felt the hotel was a little far from the city centre to be considered a completely ideal option, though most who noted this were very pleased with other aspects of the accommodation and left positive comments.
Some previous guests note the comparative lack of ventilation in the hotel, saying they found their rooms became quite stuffy due to the little airflow.
No, Universal doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Universal doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Universal provides Parking for guests.
Universal is located in Calzada de Guadalupe 25, 6270, Mexico City, Mexico.
Universal Nearby attractions include Mexico City International Airport, Condesa, Polanco, Centro Histórico, Zona Rosa, Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City International Airport, Zocalo capitalino.
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