FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F.

Mar 8, 2016
2016

Arrival/Check-In: I flew Aeromexico from Los Angeles to Mexico City for a four-day business trip. My first visit to Mexico City was not what I anticipated. In fact, it was an international traveler’s worst nightmare, with only one saving grace.

The minute I landed in Mexico City, I felt an illness coming on. I met up with my colleague, and during the taxi ride to the Four Seasons, the sick feeling escalated quickly. I checked into the hotel within 10 minutes and raced to my room to rest, but that night the worst flu I ever had hit me. At about midnight, I called the concierge and asked if a doctor was on call. Fortunately, a doctor is available at the Four Seasons 24 hours a day, a service that saved me on this trip!

Guest Quarters: The property recently underwent renovations from the exterior to the guestrooms. The stunning lobby screams luxury, class and sophistication, and the guestrooms reflect that same feel.

My deluxe room measured 602 square feet and featured a king-sized bed, a full marble bathroom and a garden courtyard view. When I walked in, the bathroom was to the right and a closet to the left. The bed was comfortable, and this summed up my entire stay due to my illness. The king-sized pillows and cozy sheets/comforter made for a perfect night’s sleep.

Boasting the elegance you expect at a Four Seasons property, the room also offered a loveseat, a coffee table and an executive desk with plenty of outlets for electronics. Technology included an LCD flat-screen television, wireless high-speed Internet access, an iPod docking station, a CD and DVD player and a Web/interactive television. I also appreciated the in-room safe, a refrigerated private bar, slippers and thick terry bathrobes. The bathroom offered a deep soaking tub with separate shower and water closet.

Services/Amenities: The sun deck and outdoor pool lie adjacent to the health club, which is not open 24/7 but offers an extensive range of cardio and weight-training systems. As an exceptional business hotel, the Four Seasons provides services to meet the round-the-clock needs of busy guests. The business center offers qualified bilingual assistants and five workstations (four PCs and one Mac), high-speed Internet connections, printers, color scanners, a fax machine and a photocopier. Two boardrooms — each equipped with a television and a DVD player, Internet connections and a speaker phone — can be booked directly through the business center.

We enjoyed a breakfast meeting at Reforma 500, with seating indoors and in the perfectly landscaped courtyard. We sat outside and it was a bit chilly, but the hotel gave me a shawl to wear. Breakfast featured traditional Mexico City cuisine. I went with the chilaquiles — delicious.

The Experience: The doctor arrived within 30 minutes, dressed in a three-piece suit and carrying a vintage doctor’s bag. He spoke English well, though I tried my best to communicate in Spanish. He treated me for the flu (I had a 105-degree fever), giving me a shot and antibiotics. If it weren’t for the doctor, I would not have recovered as quickly as I did. By day three I was going to meetings and trying to enjoy my brief Mexico City experience.

The Four Seasons staff was incredibly generous in making sure I had everything I needed to recover. The entire staff seemed to know I was “the sick girl” or “patient zero.” They even sent me a note saying, “We hope you are feeling better.”

I highly recommend the Four Seasons to anyone traveling to Mexico City. Not only do they provide the luxurious experience you’d expect, they literally save lives! If you’re going to get sick abroad, posting up at the Four Seasons is the way to go.

GT CHECKLIST

[checklist]
[item check=yes]Doorman/valet[/item]
[item check=yes]Less than 10 minutes for check-in[/item]
[item check=yes]Separate tub and shower[/item]
[item check=yes]Large vanity[/item]
[item check=yes]High-quality towels[/item]
[item check=yes]Powerful, unattached hair dryer[/item]
[item check=yes]High-quality bed linens[/item]
[item check=yes]Large, flat-screen television[/item]
[item check=yes]Large desk with convenient outlets[/item]
[item check=yes]Large, complimentary laptop safe[/item]
[item check=yes]Complimentary in-room WiFi[/item]
[item check=yes]Complimentary bottled water[/item]
[item check=yes]Stocked minibar[/item]
[item check=yes]Ample lighting[/item]
[item check=yes]In-room coffeemaker[/item]
[item check=yes]Iron and ironing board[/item]
[item check=yes]On-site restaurant[/item]
[item check=yes]24-hour room service[/item]
[item]24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center[/item]
[item check=yes]Turn-down service[/item]
[/checklist]

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F.

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 500
Cuauhtémoc, Juárez, 06600
Mexico City, Mexico
tel 52 55 5230 1818
fourseasons.com

Introducing

FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

#globility

Insta Feed
Daily
Mar 22, 2023

Austrian Airlines to Bring Back Flying Chefs

Austrian Airlines plans to bring back its Flying Chefs program this summer, returning after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with its caterer DO & CO, chefs employed by the catering company will offer a complete gourmet experience to passengers traveling in Austrian’s business class on long-haul flights.

Share Your Travel Preferences with Global Traveler in a Short Survey & Win

Learning more about our readers’ travel habits and preferences ensures Global Traveler delivers the content you desire. As the travel industry has adapted and changed over the last few years, it’s more important than ever to connect. To best meet your short- and long-term travel content needs, please help us!

Daily
Mar 22, 2023

Bucket List Blooms: Best Places to Witness Spring Blooms

With spring on our doorstep, the world prepares to see bursts of color, from bold bluebells to vibrant cherry blossoms. While every destination welcomes spring, these places not only see beautiful flowers blossom but also celebrate these blooms with festivals and floral-themed offers from local hotels.

eFlyer Reviews
Mar 22, 2023

Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf Review

Among the handful of hotels in the area, Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is the newest. I was excited to check in for a little staycation — and even more excited when I checked into my room just in time to see the sun set over the boats docked in the Potomac River.

FXExpress Traveler of the Year

FXExpress Traveler of the Year Contest 2023

eFlyer News
Mar 22, 2023

Meadow Homes, New Boutique Vacation Rental Platform in New England, Launches

A new upscale vacation rental platform invites travelers to enjoy boutique properties across New England. Meadow Homes debuts with more than 20 properties in the countryside of upstate New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont, with a keen focus on large, private homes close to popular lake and ski destinations.

Daily
Mar 22, 2023

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese Offers Unique Photography, Romantic Proposal Experiences

Through tailored experiences, guests at Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese embark on a photo tour around Rome led by Ryan Neeven, the @DoorsofItaly founder, to not only see historical sites, culinary highlights and modern marvels, but also to learn how to professionally capture them.

Enter to Win $500 and Get Six Months’ Free Access to the New GT App

Now through May 8, sign up for a free six-month trial of the Global Traveler app and be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card of your choice for Amazon, Apple or American Express.

Daily
Mar 21, 2023

Salem, Massachusetts, Announces 2023 Festival Schedule

The town of Salem, Massachusetts, may get a lot of attention come October and Halloween, but this year-round destination offers a full schedule of festivals perfect for any season.