Hampton's First Historic Property Outside US
Casa San Agustin
DECEMBER 4, 2008. The 108-room property is located in a historic building known as 'Casa San Agustin' and is a registered historic building in Mexico. The hotel will be operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation under the terms of a multi-year management agreement.
'The opening of this hotel is an exciting day for Hampton Hotels,' said Scott Schrank, vice president, Brand Performance and Support for Hampton Hotels. 'Mexico City is a prime location that allows us to continue our international growth strategy within the Hilton Family of Brands.'
'Not only will guests be able to enjoy many historic sites while out and about in Mexico City, but they will also be able to continue their cultural experience with every step taken inside this landmark property,' added Schrank. 'This represents an important milestone for Hampton as we have long been committed to preservation.'
Located at Calle 5 de Febrero, the 108-room property features a six-story atrium with stained glass ceiling and a rooftop patio overlooking Centro Historico. The hotel also offers a fitness center, business center, kids club and meeting rooms. Settled in the heart of Mexico City's Historic Center (Centro Historico), the hotel is just minutes from the Benito Juarez International Airport as well as downtown Mexico City.
'Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests visiting Mexico City will appreciate the hotel's historic significance and the price value,' said Ruben Luna, regional director, international hotel performance support for Hampton Hotels. 'Guests will enjoy complimentary amenities during their stay, like hot breakfast and high speed internet access, all the while experiencing the friendly service provided by the hotel's team members.'
The Centro Historico, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1987, is the original downtown of Mexico City. The Centro Historico offers travelers an array of historical landmarks and cultural treasures including the Constitution Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor - ancient Aztec temple ruins, as well as museums and art galleries. Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is one of the world's largest metropolitan areas and the country's most important economic, industrial, and cultural center.
Built in the 1800's, 'Casa San Agustin' is a registered historic building by Bienes Culturales de Mexico, the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Hisotria, and the Nacional de Bellas Artes. Considered an architectural jewel, the building has been used for accommodation purposes since its beginning. Various restorations have preserved much of the styling and d'ecor of the original exterior facade, including ajarcas- moldings and ornaments that used to be combined with tezontle exteriors during that time.
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