Two early-20th-century residences have found a new purpose in Mexico City’s Roma Norte neighborhood. Opened on November 1, 2026, Sara y Julieta brings 22 rooms and suites, Mexican-rooted dining, and a boutique spa to a pair of restored Porfirian houses, offering travelers an intimate base for exploring the capital.
The appeal begins with the buildings themselves. Dating from 1903 to 1911, the residences retain the generous proportions and decorative details that give this corner of Mexico City much of its character. Inside, tall windows, high ceilings, elegant moldings, and marble finishes set the scene for a stay shaped by the neighborhood’s architectural heritage.
Two Historic Houses, Two Distinct Moods
HOST Architecture & Design approached the restoration by preserving the houses’ original character while introducing contemporary finishes and Mexican craftsmanship. The result is a hotel organized around two complementary experiences: one house contains the lobby, restaurants, and bars, while the other focuses on wellness and relaxation.
That arrangement gives the property a natural rhythm, with places to gather over dinner or cocktails balanced by spaces intended for quieter moments.
Its name also looks to the past. Sara y Julieta takes inspiration from Sara Pérez de Madero, remembered as the “First Lady of the Revolution,” and Julieta Bastard, a hostess associated with artists and intellectuals. Their stories inform a hotel concept that brings together private retreat and neighborhood social life.
Rooms with a Residential Feel
The hotel’s 22 accommodations span five categories, beginning with the intimate Alcoba guestrooms and extending to a 775-square-foot Grand Suite.
In the Grand Suite, hand-painted wallpaper and marble finishes accompany a private living area with an adjoining lounge. A soaking tub and double shower give the bathroom room to make its own impression.
For travelers who value outdoor space, the three Mirador Suites each have a private rooftop terrace overlooking Roma Norte. Select Premium rooms offer balconies facing the neighborhood, providing another way to stay connected to the streets beyond the hotel.
With so few rooms, the property’s scale is central to its appeal, particularly for visitors drawn to smaller hotels with distinctive architecture and a residential setting.
Mexican Flavors and Rooftop Dining
Food and drink form an important part of the experience. On the ground floor, signature restaurant Pérez serves fine dining with Mexican roots, with a concept that pays tribute to first ladies who once lived in the neighborhood.
Bastard, the hotel’s speakeasy-style cocktail bar, takes its name from Julieta Bastard and draws on Roma Norte’s bohemian history. A rooftop omakase venue adds another dining option to the property.
Mornings take a gentler pace in The Living Room, a private guest lounge with a small patio, where a light breakfast includes coffee, tea, pastries, and yogurt. The space also gives guests somewhere to work or speak with the hotel team about personalized itineraries.
A Quiet Pause Between City Explorations
The wellness offering is designed around a boutique spa with two treatment rooms. Facilities include a sauna and cold plunge pool, while treatments encompass lymphatic therapies and herbal remedies. A fitness center equipped by Technogym rounds out the options.
Outside, Roma Norte offers plenty of reasons to spend the day walking. Restaurants, cafés, independent boutiques, and galleries are part of the neighborhood’s draw, alongside the historic architecture that makes wandering between stops an experience in itself. Condesa and Parque México offer further possibilities for exploring nearby.
The hotel team can help guests build itineraries around the area’s history and culture, with excursions farther afield to Paseo de la Reforma, Polanco, and Mexico City’s Historic Center.
Operated by Hamak Hotels, Sara y Julieta adds a small-scale, design-focused option to the capital’s hotel scene. For travelers planning their days around architecture, dining, and neighborhood discoveries, its restored houses offer a fitting place to begin.
