![]() Coffey, author of How a Revolutionary Art Became Official Culture: Murals, Museums, and the Mexican State One leaves this book with a rich appreciation for how the state attempts to control the flow of affect, information, bodies, and ideas.” -Mary K. Flaherty’s wildly intermedial study of the Mexican state, modernization, and the 1968 student movement is a tour de force of cultural studies. Hotel Mexico rightly argues that urban space was a constant site of political struggle." - Latin American Research Review“George F. In this refreshing study, Flaherty employs an impressive array of sources to weave a deeply more complex narrative of 1960s Mexico than academics tend to tell in similar books." - Planning Perspectives "Flaherty understands students’ 'spatiopolitical imaginations' as offering counterhegemonic visions of their rights to the city (136). Reviews "In this skillful work of interdisciplinary rigor Hotel Mexico is the first study to situate the ’68 movement within urban culture and space by using the methodologies of collective memory and cultural studies. Flaherty explores how urban spaces-material but also literary, photographic, and cinematic-became an archive of 1968, providing a framework for de facto modes of justice for years to come. ![]() In this highly original study of the afterlives of the ’68 Movement, George F. In spite of institutional denial and censorship, the 1968 massacre remains a touchstone in contemporary Mexican culture thanks to the public memory work of survivors and Mexico’s leftist intelligentsia. Just ten days before the Olympics began, nearly three hundred student protestors were massacred by the military in a plaza at the core of a new public housing complex. Throughout the summer, the ‘68 Movement staged protests underscoring a widespread sense of political disenfranchisement. In the same year, a street-savvy democratization movement led by students emerged in the city. The spectacular sports facilities and urban redevelopment projects built by the government in Mexico City mirrored the country’s rapid but uneven modernization. What was most memorable-or heartbreaking-about your stay? Breakfast on the terrace with a view of blooming Jacaranda trees-the way every day should start, right?īottom line: worth it, and why? The location is great, the design is thoughtful, and the vibe is relaxed.In 1968, Mexico prepared to host the Olympic games amid growing civil unrest. The terrace is a perfectly low-lit, atmospheric spot to enjoy a cocktail after a day of sightseeing. The menu is a mix of Mexican and international dishes and there's live music on the terrace on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Īnything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking-whatever stuck with you. Room service: Worth it? There's no room service, but guests can sit in at the on-site restaurant (open from 8 a.m. What’s the word? Wi-Fi is free and works well throughout the hotel. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. But the solid water pressure (impressive for a hotel in the middle of one of the world's most populated cities) certainly makes up for it. Sorry tub lovers: The bathrooms only have showers. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down. They got us? The beds are Goldilocks-approved and there is a selection of pillows, from hypoallergenic to memory foam. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. There are no TVs, but who has time for the Kardashians when there's so much to see and do? Each room has a kitchenette and country-cottage-chic interiors. ![]() The rooms are all suites, set around a two-story inner courtyard, with bright, street-art-style murals covering the walls. and Europe who are ready to explore the city. What’s the crowd like? Expect a crowd of thirty-something young professional couples from the U.S. How did it strike you on arrival? If the bright blue façade didn't tip you off that this place has pizzaz, take note of the opulent and inviting entrance–complete with Art Deco-style doors, blue-and-white tiled floors, and stained-glass windows.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |