Mexico City
North America · Mexico
Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
MEX (Benito Juarez International)
Avg. Cash
$58 - $1,264/night
Best Value
Overview
Mexico City is a sprawling, sophisticated megacity where ancient Aztec ruins, tree-lined boulevards, and a vibrant art and restaurant scene create an endlessly engaging experience across distinct colonias.
The Andaz Mexico City Condesa and Hyatt Regency Polanco are perennial sweet-spot favorites at 12,000-20,000 points per night. The St. Regis Mexico City and W Mexico City (Marriott Bonvoy) give top-tier options.
The Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, and day trips to Teotihuacan's pyramids add ancient depth to this extraordinary urban destination.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Mexico City range from $58 to $1264 per night. Points redemptions offer 3.77+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
15 properties in Mexico City bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes | Hyatt | 7,773 | $289 | 3.7¢ | ||
Hyatt Regency Mexico City | Hyatt | 14,631 | $501 | 3.4¢ | ||
Andaz Mexico City Condesa | Hyatt | 14,636 | $425 | 2.9¢ | ||
Hotel Ex hacienda Chautla Puebla, Trademark by Wyndham | Wyndham | 7,500 | $163 | 2.2¢ | May 23 | |
Courtyard by Marriott Toluca Tollocan | Marriott | 16,500 | $227 | 1.4¢ | May 23 | |
Hotel Estancias VIVE MX Cuauhtemoc, Trademark by Wyndham | Wyndham | 7,500 | $100 | 1.3¢ | ||
Hotel MX condesa CDMX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Wyndham | 7,500 | $98 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
City Express by Marriott Tepotzotlan | Marriott | 6,500 | $74 | 1.1¢ | May 23 | |
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City | Marriott | 98,000 | $1,077 | 1.1¢ | May 23 | |
Kimpton Virgilio Polanco | IHG | 120,000 | $804 | 0.7¢ | May 25 | |
voco Ciudad de Mexico Reforma | IHG | 21,250 | $134 | 0.6¢ | May 31 | |
Hacienda Pena Pobre, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 50,000 | $300 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Zona Reforma | IHG | 25,000 | $150 | 0.6¢ | May 25 | |
Hilton Mexico City Reforma | Hilton | 50,000 | $295 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Brick Hotel, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 105,000 | $417 | 0.4¢ | May 25 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes
If you have Points:
Hotel Ex hacienda Chautla Puebla, Trademark by Wyndham
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Courtyard by Marriott Toluca Tollocan
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Kimpton Virgilio Polanco
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hacienda Pena Pobre, an SLH Hotel
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Mexico City use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Getting There
MEX (Benito Juarez International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $58/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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