Casa Rafaella was a great find.We travel to DF several times a year. Used to rent short-term apartments from that well-known site, but that has gotten more expensive as cities require VAT & other taxes. So we frequently book hotels instead, as we have found that we spend very little time in our accommodation, and don't need a kitchen to cook because we like to try all the wonderful restaurants and cafes. Casa Rafaella appears relatively new and is adjacent to the Italian restaurant, Rafaella. It is a basic, bare-bones hotel, with no amenities like a gym or pool, but is nicely designed and very pleasant.The pros: easy check-in with doorman (no reception desk) who is present 24/7. Keypad entry to room. Staff is friendly and efficient. Room was very clean. Bed is comfortable. The location is ideal, in a lively street in Zona Rosa, which is the gay neighborhood, but welcoming to straight folks, families, etc., and very convenient for getting to Roma Norte, Juarez, Condesa, and Centro. Lots of natural light. Our street-facing room VERY quiet (extremely rare in budget hotels) even though the hotel is on a very lively street. Blackout shades.Tons of cafes, bars & shops. Cons: no ventilation other than balcony door so room can get stuffy No AC only a small fan--ok for most of the year. Lighting very poor--impossible to put on make-up at night or read in bed. Some rooms are very small. BUT, an excellent value for the price. One of the most pleasant hotels we have stayed in in DF.