Casa Tenue, a small hotel in Mexico City

A Colonial Roma Norte Retreat Transformed into Cozy, Contemporary Boutique Hotel

Located at the heart of Mexico City’s historical Roma Norte, this relaxed, eight-room hotel is housed in a meticulously restored original home. Conceived by VERTEBRAL and H116 studios and thoughtfully curated by ÑÚ, the serene, richly earthy space was created for those seeking a slower rhythm, surrounded by contemporary Mexican art and bespoke design. Stone, velvets, earth-toned plasters and rich woods create a warm, almost hushed tranquility in each of the rooms, and contemporary canvases pop off of organic walls. Each room feels like a private haven, a cozy space grounded by earth tones, natural textures and curated organic design elements.

Room 1, Desierto: Ground floor, king bed, private terrace, handcrafted copper soaking tub, en-suite bathroom

Room 2, Durango: King or double twin, large closet, window seat, view on central patio, en-suite stone-finished bath

Room 3, Mariana: King bed, copper soaking bathtub, window seat, writing desk, en-suite stone- and wood-clad bathroom

Room 4, Leonora: King room that was the home’s original primary bedroom (king), street views, writing desk, en-suite stone- and wood-finished bathroom

Room 5, Teo: King-sized bed, window seat, minimalist aesthetic, en suite stone-and wood bathroom

Room 6, Remedios: King-sized bed, private terrace, handcrafted copper bathtub, window seat, writing desk

Room 7, Ulises (PH): Spacious suite, king bed, private, lushly landscaped terrace, copper bathtub on terrace for open sky bathing, en-suite bathroom in stone and wood.

Room 8, Refugio (PH): Largest suite, king bed, private courtyard terrace, open air copper bathtub surrounded by greenery, window seat, en-suite stone and wood bath

Around

Located just over 15 minutes’ walking distance from The Angel of Independence, and less than two miles from Chapultepec Castle, the Museu de Arte Popular and about two and a half miles from the Fine Arts Museum, Palacio de Correos and Zocoalo Square, this property is easily walkable to all the neighborhood’s highlights.

Roma Norte is a vibrant area where historical charm meets cool, contemporary creativity. Tree-lined avenues are filled with stately mansions, hip cafes, striking art galleries and street-front boutiques. There are lively outdoor markets, food stalls, and stands, hidden speakeasies and night clubs for after hours, and some of the city’s top tables all tucked into this area’s elegant streets. Green spaces are abundant in the neighborhood, and the local population is a lively mix of the generations thriving side-by-side along its leafy streets.