Casa Taman by Kukun

The unit was spacious and had plenty of storage for my things. Bed was comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly, helpful and arranged field trips for me. I liked having a fridge and ate breakfast in, generally. Washer/dryer was available but I didn't need to use it. I loved walking around the neighborhood and dining at the numerous restaurants nearby. I felt safe at night, at least until 9:00.

If you're hoping to have a hot shower, DON'T stay here! There was no hot water at all for washing dishes or showering. I ended up heating hot water in a pan on the stove and bathing at the kitchen sink. I mentioned this to the front desk but since I arranged this through Booking, I had to contact them, which I did, but nothing changed. Another small thing, the door code I was initially given was wrong, but a quick WhatsApp message to Booking brought the correct code right away.

Relatively comfortable, clean, and very easy to arrange a late arrival. The internet was fast and the building has great amenities, especially the gym (a must have in a polluted city like Mexico City). You don't have to actually reserve anything--they only ask you wear a swimming cap when using the pool. Close to plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars, etc. Maybe a small detail, but the water pressure was good the whole time, which isn't a guarantee in Mexico and often an issue when staying in an apartment. We also appreciated the water filter, which meant we didn't have to buy water during our entire stay. Overall, for the price of a hotel room, I think you get a lot. It's much better than any Airbnb I've ever stayed at in Mexico City. We'll definitely use Kukun again, although maybe not this property because of the noise.

The traffic was loud, even for Mexico City. We both needed ear plugs to sleep. Kukun really needs to install double-paned glass, as the building is right off Patriotismo and there are trucks and busses zooming by at all hours of day and night. The kitchen is not well equipped. For example, it didn't have a frying pan or working corkscrew. If staying for a longer time, expect to buy some basic cookware. We originally got an access code that didn't work by email, but it turns out the right code was available on Booking the whole time. The wifi didn't reach the second bedroom, but there were just two of us, this wasn't a big deal. There were some minor maintenance issues--some peeling paint in the bathroom, for example--but the apartment was still in better condition than I expected at this price point. There are a few things that are normal for apartments in Mexico City but may be annoying to some people: -You have to pre-register online through Kukun's portal so the guard has a copy of your ID to let you in. Pretty much any modern apartment building in Mexico City will require this. I imagine most of the horror stories online are from people who forgot to do this. -The water heater is instant hot, meaning you have to turn the water all the way to hot, then slowly move back to the middle as it warms. It takes a little getting used to but is pretty common in Mexico to save space/gas

The property was well appointed and location satisfactory. It was a safe neighborhood.

The traffic noise was extreme. Our sleep was difficult at best. I will not return to that location. Also, we were disappointed with the cleanliness with the master bath and our request for towels, due to several not available for all guests, were never delivered.

The location was very good.

We initially got two wrong codes for the door, but after contacting the WhatsApp number we eventually got the correct one. The pool is only for sport-swimming, and not very clean. The room is extremely loud due to the noise from the traffic outside (there are two very busy roads, so it is very loud even at night - do not recommend if you are a light sleeper).

It’s very beautiful and the facilities on the property are nice.

I wish they had a ramp in the entrance for luggage.