{"id":175685,"date":"2021-10-21T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/le-meridien-mexico-city\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:16:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:16:15","slug":"le-meridien-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/le-meridien-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Review : Le Meridien Mexico City | Marriott Bonvoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=”booking” text=”Booking” google_fonts=””][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Le Meridien Mexico City<\/a> is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel conveniently located for visiting the historic center of Mexico City<\/a>. You can book it from 20,000 points per night.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”173959″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I preferred to keep my points and pay for my stay with my Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a> given the rate I got.[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n

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In addition to the great welcome bonus<\/a> on both cards, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar<\/strong> on all purchases and 5 points per dollar<\/strong> at Marriott locations.<\/p>\n

And each year, you’ll earn a free hotel night certificate<\/a> (35,000 point value) as well as 15 Elite nights towards your Marriott Bonvoy status<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]

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For example, with the American Express CobaltMD<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar<\/strong> of purchases at grocery stores, restaurants, bars, convenience stores and home delivery. It is one of the best credit cards in Canada<\/a> for travellers. Find out why here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out this page<\/a> for all the welcome offers on cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy points.[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=”checking-in” text=”Checking-In” google_fonts=””][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I arrived at the hotel around 1am after a direct flight with Air Canada from Montreal. Prior to my arrival, I had secured a suite upgrade by chatting<\/a> through my Marriott Bonvoy mobile app chat.<\/p>\n

The reception is located on the hotel’s first floor. Next to it is the beautiful bar Latitude 19\u00b026.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”171728,171730,171732,171734,171736,171738,171740″ img_size=”large” onclick=””][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I gave my Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a> as collateral and to pay for my stay there. With the Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you earn 5 points per dollar<\/strong> for all your spending at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.<\/p>\n

This is the best credit card to have<\/a> if you stay at Marriott Bonvoy hotels frequently.[\/vc_column_text]

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In the bedroom, there is a large desk with many adapters available. The curtains are very dark, which is nice for a late wake up.<\/p>\n

The bathroom is divided in two with a sink on the outside and another on the inside. There is also a kitchen area with microwave and sink. Parents will appreciate it![\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”171660,171662,171684,171690,171676,171674,171682,171678,171680,171664,171666,171670,171672″ img_size=”large” onclick=””]

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No buffet: service is done at the table and portions are generous. Breakfast is complimentary<\/a> for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”0″ images=”171708,171710,171712,171714,171716,171718,171724″ img_size=”large” onclick=””][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]As a welcome gift to the Elite members, I had chosen 2 drinks at the hotel restaurant. Having arrived at 1am, I chose to take them when I left at 4pm, after visiting the historic center Mexico City.<\/p>\n

I also opted for a homemade Guacamole and tacos. I recommend this option![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”171766″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”171770″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”]

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And when you check out, pay with your Marriott Bonvoy®<\/sup> American Express®<\/sup>* Card<\/a> to earn 5 points per dollar<\/strong>![\/vc_column_text]

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However, I found the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel<\/a> to be a notch above, even though both hotels are in Category 4 of the Marriott Bonvoy program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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