Frequently asked questions
Before you arrive
What guests ask us before arriving at Campos Elíseos 76: the stay, the rooms, how to book and what is walkable in Polanco.
Your stay
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
What does a stay at Orchid House Mexico City include?
Daily continental breakfast, free WiFi, air conditioning, an in-room minibar and safe, room service, TV with Netflix, capsule coffee and a wake-up service.
Is there WiFi at the house?
Yes, WiFi is free for guests.
Is it an adults-only hotel?
No. Orchid House Mexico City is not an adults-only hotel.
How do I reach the house after hours?
Guest support runs from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm; after 11:00 pm, on WhatsApp.
How do I get in touch with the house?
On WhatsApp or by phone at +52 55 9963 0759, or by email at mexico.reservations@orchidhousehotels.com.
The rooms
How many rooms does the house have?
Seventeen rooms across five categories, from 18 to 32 m²: Standard, Standard Double, Deluxe, Master Suite and Superior Suite. A few steps away, at Campos Elíseos 98, Orchid Heritage House adds five more rooms.
What is Orchid Heritage House?
An intimate collection of five rooms at Campos Elíseos 98, just steps from the original house. Its courtyard is for breakfast outdoors and evenings around the fire pit.
How many guests fit in a room?
Most rooms are for two guests. The Standard Double and the Heritage Double Standard fit up to four, and the Heritage Superior up to three, with a sofa bed in the sitting area. In the Standard Double, an extra-person charge applies from the third guest.
Which rooms have a terrace or a bathtub?
At Orchid Heritage House, the Heritage Deluxe has its own terrace; the Heritage Master, a large ground-floor terrace and a handmade copper tub; and the Heritage Superior, a terrace onto the inner garden and a copper tub.
Which room has the largest bathroom?
At Campos Elíseos 76, the Master Suite: 28 m², with the largest bathroom in the house, designed for special occasions.
Breakfast and Aura
Is breakfast included?
Yes: the continental breakfast is served every morning at Aura, the house restaurant.
What is breakfast like at Orchid Heritage House?
It is à la carte and can be brought to the room each morning: fresh juice pressed to order, coffee or tea, and an Orchid breakfast that may include chilaquiles verdes, eggs to taste, seasonal fruit from the Polanco market, yogurts and pastries. The continental breakfast on the Aura terrace is always yours too.
What is on the menu at Aura?
Aura sits on the courtyard terrace we call the Secret Garden. It serves chef Alejandro Rojas's Neapolitan pizza, salads and afternoon and evening cocktails, along with the continental breakfast every morning.
Can I book a table at Aura?
Yes, from the Dining page, with the “Book a table” button.
Booking and payment
How do I book?
Online, with “Check availability”, or by talking to the house on WhatsApp or by phone at +52 55 9963 0759 or by email at mexico.reservations@orchidhousehotels.com, where they can tell you about room types, rates and promotions.
Why book directly with the house?
Booking directly with Orchid House gets you our preferential rate, with the best price guaranteed. You also talk directly to the house, with no middlemen in between.
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank deposit, bank transfer, credit card and cash (only at the front desk), in Mexican pesos or US dollars. A valid payment method is required to guarantee the booking.
If I pay by transfer or deposit, what do I need to do?
Notify the reservations department of the payment by email, with a copy of the receipt, at least 8 days before the booking date. The house confirms receipt by email.
Can I change my booking? Are there non-refundable rates?
Any change to the original booking is subject to availability and price changes. Special rates and non-refundable offers are charged in full at booking and cannot be refunded.
What is the cancellation policy?
It depends on the season. From January 2 to December 21, one night is charged at booking and you can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before arrival; after that, 100% is charged. From December 22 to January 1, during Holy Week, Zona Maco and major Mexican or US holidays, 50% is charged at booking and you can cancel free of charge up to 21 days before; after that, 100% is charged. Bookings during the Formula 1 season are non-refundable, and refunds carry a 30 USD administration fee. Cancellations are requested by email or phone, and the details are in the Booking Policy.
Do you have special offers?
Yes. The house's current offers, with their conditions and dates, are on the Offers page.
Polanco and the city
Where is Orchid House Mexico City?
At Campos Elíseos 76, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560, Mexico City: on Campos Elíseos, between Chapultepec and Masaryk.
How close is the house to Chapultepec?
Two blocks from Chapultepec Park, between Chapultepec and Masaryk, and 450 metres from the National Museum of Anthropology.
Can you get around Polanco on foot?
Yes, Polanco is made for walking. Steps from the house are some of the country's most celebrated tables, the boutique avenue and one of Mexico's most iconic museums, and Polanco metro station is around the corner.
Which restaurants are near the house?
Pujol is 15 minutes away and Quintonil 9; Entremar is nearby too. Several World's 50 Best tables are within walking distance.
Where can I go shopping nearby?
On Avenida Presidente Masaryk, at Antara, at El Palacio de Hierro, 2 km away, and at shops such as Onora Casa and Xinú Perfumes.
Which museums and landmarks are nearby?
The National Museum of Anthropology, 450 metres away; Chapultepec Park and the Auditorio Nacional.
Experiences
Does the house arrange tours of Mexico City?
Yes. The front desk builds a route around your interests and availability: the Teotihuacán pyramids, a city tour, a night tour with Plaza Garibaldi, markets, crafts and silver, tacos, mezcal and tequila.
Which history and culture experiences do you offer?
The pre-Hispanic world at the National Museum of Anthropology, a private after-hours visit to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, a hot air balloon flight, Chapultepec Castle, Casa Azul with the Anahuacalli Museum, sunrise in Xochimilco, curated Mexican handicrafts and a modern art gallery.
Can I take yoga classes?
Yes: private Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Rocket Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Yin and Hatha sessions of 60, 75 or 90 minutes, for one or two guests.
Do you offer temazcal or wellness rituals?
Yes: an 80-minute temazcal, a pre-Hispanic spa ritual, an aromatic herbal bath, an arnica herbal ritual, and Yoga Nidra and body scan meditations. Prices are on the Experiences page.
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