Nima Local House hotel

There’s something deliciously ironic about the fact that the biggest city in North America is home to some of the world’s finest small hotels. And by small, we really do mean small: Nima Local House Hotel, with just four rooms, is probably more house than hotel, and, to borrow a catch phrase, it’s the perfect way to live like a local in the Mexican capital’s charming and stylish Roma district.

This is the part of Mexico City that feels perhaps most like a European city, and there’s more than a little bit of that old-world elegance about the turn-of-the-century mansion where Nima makes its home. Once inside, however, you’ll find the style is contemporary, thoughtful, and subtly stylish — not a “design hotel,” per se, but a well-designed hotel all the same.

Each of the rooms has its own distinct personality, and is named for a distinctive local character. And if you’re traveling with a large party, or just living particularly large, you’re welcome to book the entirety of the house at once. As for seeing the city: not only are you in the heart of one of its most walkable neighborhoods, but you’ve got some help in the form of a friendly concierge with plenty of knowledge and an in at seemingly every local restaurant.

Please note: Nima Local House Hotel is not adapted for wheelchair users or guests who require mobility assistance.