The best place to stay in Mexico City for race weekend
Explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of Mexico City along with all the excitement of Formula 1® weekend.
By Jessica Poitevien | September 4, 2025
Jessica Poitevien
Jessica Poitevien is an international storyteller with more than a decade of experience in writing and editing. Born in New York, she caught the travel bug throughout multiple moves that brought her to California, Spain, Colombia, and her current home base in South Florida. She has visited over 40 countries (and counting!), including several solo trips. When she's not traveling, Jessica enjoys making social media content, trying new food, and acting as a travel agent for friends and family.
The Mexico City Grand Prix offers a truly unique race weekend experience that combines the excitement of high-speed racing with local cultural elements — think mariachi bands, Day of the Dead activities, and more. Join the legions of fans watching our longstanding partner, McLaren F1 Team, as they go for podium glory, then explore all the offerings of this vibrant destination.
A winning location
Mexico City is always enthralling, but race weekend takes the energy to new heights. From world-class museums to the passionate buzz of the fans, the best way to enjoy it all is with a hotel that offers standout, personalized service. Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton perfectly fits the bill. Its prime location is less than 15 minutes from Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and within walking distance of several Mexico City highlights, including Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Art Museum. Unsure where to go? The hotel’s Experience Curator can guide you like a local, arranging unique activities from a traditional spiritual cleansing to a VIP Lucha Libre outing. After a day of exploring, return to Umbral to enjoy a movie in the mini cinema or browse the onsite art galleries.
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Dine and unwind
Mexico City is a foodie’s paradise, where street eats rival upscale dining, including several Michelin-starred eateries. Tacos and quesadillas are must-tries, but don’t miss chilaquiles, a classic breakfast with tortilla chips, or pozole, a hearty pork or chicken soup. Innovative Mexican cuisine awaits at Terra Alta, Umbral’s signature fine dining restaurant, where refined dishes are served on an open-air terrace with sweeping views of the historic city center. For lighter, health-focused fare, Ojo de Agua offers fresh, locally sourced dishes. After race day, sip a nightcap at Nardo Cocktail Club, a speakeasy with an impressive selection of tequila, mezcal, and Mexican wine. To fully unwind, take a dip in the rooftop pool or enjoy a moment of calm in the indoor hanging garden. If reenergizing is what you need, head to the well-equipped fitness center.
The highlights:
- Best time to visit Mexico City: Spring and fall
- Race weekend: October 23 - 26, 2025
- Don’t miss: Frida Kahlo Museum, Chapultepec Castle, National Museum of Anthropology, Zocalo, Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
- Where to stay: Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton
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