During my recent travels to Mexico City, I had the pleasure of staying at Brick Hotel, which is in the beautiful neighborhood of La Roma - a vibrant, hipster area of the city known for its parks, cafes, public spaces with cultural background and beautiful architecture.
Brick hotel is considered a small, luxury hotel; it has 17 guest rooms, a wellness spa area, rooftop terrace, a really cool basement speakeasy with a lounge area and bar, and two different restaurants.
Upon arrival I was greeted by the sweetest staff. Everyone there was very attentive to my needs and made sure my stay was comfortable. I was welcomed with a refreshing cocktail, and later, homemade chocolate chip cookies - which were absolutely d-i-v-i-n-e!
My favorite part about the stay was the design of my room. It had a bright, open and spacious bedroom layout, an elegant bathroom with my dream tub, and the most beautiful balcony with views overlooking the streets. It was so peaceful in the mornings, I would sit outside on the porch with my journal and meditate to the gentle sounds of the city awaking. The property itself is stunning, the design is very sleek and modern, but what I love is the pop of greenery, plants and nature within and around the building. It made me feel so relaxed and grounded during my stay!
The next morning following my arrival, I taught an outdoor yoga class to some of the hotel guests on the roof terrace. We moved our bodies, connected to our breath and found stillness within. I felt so grateful to be given the opportunity to teach in such a beautiful space! After the class we had a delicious breakfast of avocado and egg toast, fruit, granola with yogurt and coffee at Terraza95, which overlooked the city streets below.
Once breakfast was finished, I went back to my hotel room to take a shower and rest. And then I headed to Hela Spa for some much needed self-care (after a week of traveling and carrying luggage around, this was long overdue!) The luxury spa getaway at Hela includes access to three private treatment rooms, a couples treatment room, a sauna and steam room, and both male and female locker rooms. I spent the first 15-minutes in the sauna and steam room to relax my muscles, and then I headed to the massage room for a 60-minute deep tissue treatment. I felt so relaxed and calm after this experience, it was truly incredible!
Another favorite part of my stay was the incredible food. I loved that the cuisine was mixed with European bases and Mexican touches. You could tell the food was local, sustainable and of quality products. The hotel has two main restaurants; Cerrajería, which is Brick’s signature indoor restaurant, and Veranda 95, a unique outdoor terrace (pet-friendly!) ideal for breakfast, snacks, afternoon cocktails and light dinners. The hotel also has in room dinning 24 hours which is absolutely amazing.
Here were some of my favorite dishes…
Overall my stay at Brick Hotel was incredible, the staff that worked here were some of the most friendly people I’ve ever met. I was blown away by the hospitality of everyone. This hotel is truly a hidden gem - with the location in one of the best spots in the city - close to all the trendy restaurants, bars, parks, etc. I cannot wait to go back again! If you have the chance to visit Mexico City I highly recommend making a stop in La Roma and staying at this beautiful small luxury hotel. For more details, you can visit Brick Hotel’s website here.
Yoga Stretches For Post Travel
This is a quick routine you can do to feel better after traveling. You can do these stretches in your hotel room, on your bed or really wherever you are.
Practice with me here!