GENEVE MEXICO CITY HOTEL BLOG
WITNESS AND PROTAGONIST OF MEXICAN HISTORY
Learn about the history of this incredible hotel.
Mario Vargas Llosa
Hotel Geneve 22, JunOn February 12, 1976, a day like any other; Mario Vargas Llosa left his key on the counter of the Hotel Geneve without knowing what would happen, or if he knew, perhaps he had premeditated it. It came already preceded by his literary successes: The City and the Dogs, The ...
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Zona Rosa, an emblematic area born thanks to Hotel Geneve
Hotel Geneve 22, JunDelimited by the easternmost part of Colonia Juárez, its border was established by the layout of Insurgentes Avenue, which split it in two. A triangle was then drawn, half of the diamond that was, delimited by that road and between Paseo de la Reforma, Chapultepec and Lieja.
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Guty Cárdenas
Hotel Geneve 22, JunAugusto Alberto Cárdenas Pinelosta was born in Mérida on December 5, 1905, so he lived through the turbulent days of Felipe Carrillo Puerto's socialism in the Yucatán Peninsula as a child.
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At a very young age the Yucatecan composer was already a well-known figure for his songs, and one of ...
Women at the Geneve
10, MayFrom its beginnings, the GENEVE HOTEL manifested a strong commitment to its guests. It was the first to offer accommodation to ladies traveling alone, as this was frowned upon at the beginning of the 20th century; other high-class hotels prevented them from entering, as it was considered that a young ...
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Charles Lindbergh
07, AprHe was 25 years old when he dared to perform the feat that made him famous. Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic Sea on a nonstop flight from New York to Paris on May 20th, 1927.
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After that wonderful feat, he was paid several tributes in different countries and Mexico could ...
Log books
08, MarGeneve's log books are important pieces in telling some of the many stories this hotel preserves.
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As part of the collection of antique pieces, the Geneve Hotel preserves guest and employee log books that have been part of its history for more than 112 years. You can discover guests from ...
Distinguished guests Virginia Fabregas
26, NovVirginia Fabregas was the first woman in the 20th century to file for divorce in Mexico and enjoyed merits that few actresses achieved.
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After a tour of several cities in Spain, Virginia Fabregas returned to America for a tour of Guatemala to Panama, from where she traveled to the United ...
Palm Garden restaurant, now Veranda Bistro
12, OctThe Palm Garden restaurant at the Geneve hotel was a famous meeting point for the most prestigious Mexican society, as well as a favorite place for foreigners. In 1910 it was offered as a novelty on the hotel menu, the sandwich that was first prepared in Mexico. A dish that ...
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traveling women
11, SepSince its inception, GENEVE HOTEL has shown a strong commitment to its guests. He was the first to provide accommodation for ladies traveling alone, as this was frowned upon in the early 20th century; other high-class hotels prevented them from entering as it was considered that a young lady could ...
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Porfirio Diaz
09, SepOne of the most characteristic features of the Porfirio Díaz regime was its international policy, which promoted foreign investment in Mexico. That is why Porfirio Díaz was a great promoter of the opening of the Geneve Hotel, since he was the one who convinced a Canadian architect to invest in ...
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GENEVE HOTEL WITNESS OF HISTORY SINCE 1907
18, AugThe most legendary hotel in the country.
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Elegance, avant-garde and good service are attributes that GENEVE HOTEL has preserved in its 112 years. Its architecture and decoration evoke the classic European style, visitors discover antiques and works of art that have been part of the history of this hotel-museum.
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The Revolution monument, is an unmissable place in Mexico City
15, JulIf you are close to visit the chaotic but culturally attractive Mexico City, you should visit this famous monument made to recognize one of the most important events in our history. It´s not only one of the most iconic architectural works in the country; It is also a mausoleum that ...
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