In an effort to protect Mexico City’s architectural heritage, local designers and developers are increasingly looking to restore existing structures instead of defaulting to new construction. The results are inspiring, perhaps most especially in Condesa, where a handful of mid-century buildings have been transformed into stylish hotels. Hotel Dama is a prime example: architects Paulina Herrera Chain and Patricio Galindo Chain cleverly converted this 1950s-era apartment complex into a boutique hotel with retro Mexican flair. Some of its best assets aren’t original, but rather inspired by the past, like the sunken library lounge with mod built-in sofas and a rare collection of pre-Hispanic artwork — and others, like the jacaranda-shaded rooftop terrace lined with white sun umbrellas and an all-day café, are timeless. Rooms have a crisp vintage look with checkered marble flooring, bespoke wooden furnishings, and sliding glass doors opening onto private balconies or patios.