Review: Hilton México City Airport
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Hilton Mexico City Airport: Booking
At the time of my stay, Hilton Mexico City Airport offered cash rates and rooms for around 50,000 points.
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- Annual fee
- $150
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$300Total$300$50 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $300
- Welcome offer+ a Free Night RewardEarn 60,000 Hilton Honors™ Points and a Free Night Reward after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, earn 10,000 Points after spending $500 in month 13.
- Up to 70,000 points
- + a Free Night Reward
- Ends Jan 11, 2027
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Hilton Mexico City Airport: At a glance
Here are some hotel details recorded during my stay:
| Renovation date | 2023, underway at the time | Number of rooms | 129 |
| Restaurants | 2 | USB ports in the room | Yes |
| Pets accepted | Yes, up to 25 kg | Shuttle between terminals | Yes |
| Mobile key | Yes | Wi-Fi | Complimentary |
| Balcony | No | Accessible facilities | Yes |
| Parking | No. Airport parking only | Members' lounge | No |
| Fitness centre | Yes | Breakfast included | Depending on status |
| Pools and spa | No | Room with a kitchenette | No |
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Airport location
Hilton Mexico City Airport is in Terminal 1 of Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juárez. It is one of the few hotels you can reach from inside the airport, without going outdoors.
However, signs were lacking. The escalator leading to the hotel was near door 8, beneath the sign for boarding gates F1-F3 G/J.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Terminal 1
I was surprised by how few options the hotel offered for refreshments beyond its restaurant. There were no vending machines, no counter for drinks, snacks, or travel items, and no ice machine.
I had to return to the airport terminal to buy bottled water, juice, and chips. My advice is to stop at one of the terminal's many convenience stores before heading up to the hotel.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Check-in
To reach reception, I took an escalator towards the elevator, then the glass elevator up to the hotel.
The elevator doors opened onto a large lobby next to the hotel's only restaurant. To the right, in front of the restaurant, a pitcher of flavoured water was available.
The lobby had plenty of low tables and armchairs where you could enjoy a drink or coffee while watching planes take off and land. A lovely grand piano stood in the centre of the lobby for anyone inclined to provide some music.
Reception staff and concierges spoke both Spanish and English. They quoted bill amounts in Mexican pesos but could convert them into US dollars on request.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Room
The entire hotel showed its age, and the rooms were no exception. My room was a comfortable size, but the air was stale when the air conditioning was off. With no opening windows, there was little airflow and a musty smell. Turning on the air conditioning helped somewhat.
I found the decor dated, but the furniture, sheets, and duvet were clean and in very good condition.
My room overlooked the inside of the terminal, which was not much of a view. You might expect an airport hotel to be well soundproofed.
The windows did a good job, but the walls seemed paper-thin. I could hear my neighbour's music and knew exactly when their alarm was set. It was not the most restful night's sleep.
At the time of my visit, renovations were scheduled to continue until October 2023. My room had not yet been renovated; renovated rooms could be requested for a stay.
The room had an armchair, a desk with a suitable chair, and a TV. Small bottles of water and everything needed to make tea or coffee were provided.
The bathroom was practical, with the usual toiletries.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Food
Room service was available 24 hours a day, with a range of Mexican and international dishes. To order, you scanned a QR code on a small card. The menu was the same as the lobby restaurant's.
In addition to breakfast through room service, a buffet with hot and cold dishes was available for US$25.
Terminal 1 had a wide range of restaurants, bars, and cafés for different tastes and budgets. If the hotel's menu did not appeal, the terminal had plenty of alternatives, from more elaborate meals to fast food. All restaurants offered takeaway meals.
Prices on the hotel restaurant's menu were listed in Mexican pesos.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: Fitness centre
The fitness centre was open 24 hours a day and had basic cardio and strength-training equipment.
Hilton Mexico City Airport: My overall impression
Unless I could get a renovated room, I would not stay here again given how little the hotel offered. Having previously stayed at the Camino Real at the same airport, I felt there were better options for less money.
The housekeeping staff were pleasant, smiling, and attentive. Reception staff, however, seemed exhausted during my visit. The hotel was full, with a constant flow of arriving and departing guests.
Featured
- Annual fee
- $150
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$300Total$300$50 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $300
- Welcome offer+ a Free Night RewardEarn 60,000 Hilton Honors™ Points and a Free Night Reward after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, earn 10,000 Points after spending $500 in month 13.
- Up to 70,000 points
- + a Free Night Reward
- Ends Jan 11, 2027
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
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