The government of Mexico City wants people to get laid in style.
Its insider guide to the capital city has unveiled a prurient list of “love motel” recommendations for couples seeking to spice up their sex life in retro-style rooms decorated with everything from Andy Warhol paraphernalia to kinky Saturday Night Fever-themed dance floors.
The love motels, which rent rooms by the hour and cater to couples seeking a quiet spot for a romantic rendezvous, are relatively inexpensive and located near some of the capital’s trendiest neighborhoods. So it’s a convenient place to escape for a quick tryst after an agreeable dinner at a popular restaurant.
Here’s the insider guide’s best-of list:
V Motel Boutique
Come for the sex, stay for the shrimp tacos
Located in Mexico City’s Escandón neighborhood, this motel offers everything from flashy neon lights to a gourmet food menu, including chilaquiles, shrimp tacos and Haagen Daz ice cream.
You can book a room for $60-180 (sex not included) online to be extra discreet. The motel is mostly known for its signature penthouse room where you’ll get the view of the city skyline and a garden rooftop with an open-air jacuzzi.
Gala Suites
Surreal sex
Are you into surrealism? Then this Salvador Dalí-inspired motel —complete with melting clocks — will get you in the mood. Room cost $30 for five hours of art appreciation.
RomAmor
outta this world love
Located in the bohemian Roma Norte neighborhood, the motel’s mix of good design and outerspace-like patterns screams innovative taste.
Its service includes a full bar with cocktails and martinis. Its most expensive room goes for about $50.
Piramides del Valle
some like it wet
The signature suite features a full pool with a catwalk for only $90.
The motel, located in the central del Valle neighborhood, has shower rooms and stripper poles.
Pop Life
sticky sweet
Perhaps the most retro of all the love motels, Pop Life features colorful designs in rooms for under $40. It’s candy-inspired atmosphere and bizarre features such as the “love arch” and the “rotating chair” makes it look like a naughty adult version Toys “R” Us.
Lua Hotel & Villas
Mexican night fever
Its signature light-up dance floor is 70s in a John Travolta sorta way. Plus, it’s conveniently located near the popular Condesa neighborhood, making it an easy choice if you get lucky after drinks or dinner.
Pasadena Hotel & Villas
Say hello to my little friend
This motel located near Condesa invokes a kind of Miami Vice vibe with its purple and pink fluorescent lighting and jacuzzis with fountains. Think porno Scarface.
Santa Fe Hotel & Villas
old school classy
Colorful lighting and designs make this motel, located near the office clouded Santa Fe neighborhood, a relatively inexpensive yet elegant choice for those who want to have a quickie before, after or instead of work.