There is an hour of the day when Mexico City settles into your body. It arrives after the third plaza, after the museum visit that ran long, after the walk back with a market bag in hand. That is when you begin to appreciate a house that knows what comes next.
October fills the calendar. Day of the Dead and Roma Norte's gallery week add miles to any itinerary, so at Nima we plan the return with the same care as the outing: a ritual in four parts, from water to pillow, beginning with hydrotherapy in Mexico City.
Some evenings the day settles in your feet, after the Historic Center or Coyoacán. Other times it settles in your shoulders, from craning your neck in one gallery too many. And sometimes it settles in your head, which keeps carrying the noise of a city that never turns down its volume.
Prefer to leave the route to someone else? Nima arranges outings tailored to you, from the Historic Center with a bilingual guide to an experience in Xochimilco. Whichever you choose, the evening ends the same way: back at the house, with time for yourself.
Nima Urban Spa's hydrotherapy circuit lasts 40 minutes and works through contrast: heat in the sauna, steam room and hot jacuzzi, a cool plunge, and a stretch of rest. It is best taken slowly and, ideally, screen-free.
Bring a swimsuit; the spa provides the robe, towels and sandals. The circuit goes first because it prepares the body for the massage.
With your body already warm, the spa menu reads differently. One way to choose is to start from what the day left you with:
Can't decide? The Day Pass puts hydrotherapy, a massage, a facial, an infrared session and a snack of your choice into one spa day in Mexico City. You can see the full menu and book on the spa page.
If hunger arrives before tiredness does, Nima Café is the natural pause: a bright space with natural light and greenery, corners made for lingering, and a menu that runs from light bites to comforting dishes, with plant-based breakfasts, salads, bowls, wraps and desserts. Order something simple, sit without watching the clock and let the ritual wait.
Nima occupies what was once the home of the historian and chronicler Guillermo Tovar de Teresa, and his legacy lives on in the pieces, proportions and character of the house. Its four rooms are called De la Lama, Lebreton, Loaeza and Tovar y de Teresa. Back in yours, the house lets you fine-tune the last details.
From the aromatherapy menu you can choose a blend and ask your hosts to scent the room: Peace of Mind, with bergamot, lavender and sandalwood; Good Vibes Only, with ylang ylang, tea tree and rosemary; or Sunday Mood, with bergamot, lavender and ylang ylang. The pillow menu, El Arte del Descanso, offers four options: organic, extra firm, Hypoallergenic Frost and antibacterial memory foam.
Both menus are on Enhance Your Stay, along with the Nima wines, the minibar, the finger food and Nima Sounds, the house playlist, to set the mood for the evening. Just ask your hosts and they take care of the rest.
Do I have to stay at Nima to use the spa?
No. It also welcomes locals looking for a pause in Roma Norte; you only need to book ahead.
How early should I book?
The spa recommends at least 48 hours ahead, to secure the time slot you prefer.
What should I bring to the hydrotherapy circuit?
A swimsuit. The spa provides a robe, towels and sandals.
Do I choose the Day Pass snack when I arrive?
Yes. Once you are in your session, you choose your snack and drink from a selected menu; options include a matcha smoothie and a pear carpaccio.
What should I know before a Head Spa session?
Come with your hair free of strong gels and sprays. Afterward, the team removes the leftover moisture, but there is no salon styling or blow-drying.
Is there an option for two?
Yes. The Spa Duo Ritual is made for couples: it starts with an aromatic soak in a private jacuzzi and continues with body and facial treatments tailored to each person.
How do I request the scent or the pillow for my room?
Ask your hosts; they take care of it.
October is better explored when there is a haven to come back to. Book your room and leave the rest in the hands of the house, or take a first look at our rooms.
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