Mexico's Five Best Hip Boutique Hotels
Sophistication, style and a touch of class
Luxury, style, not your standard beachfront hotel . . .
The
Casa Lucila Hotel is located on the oceanfront in the
historic center of old Mazatlan. This property stands
near the historic district's art galleries, restaurants,
nightlife and boutique shops. A principal cultural and
tourist attraction, the Angela Peralta Theater is
located close to the hotel.
This
property was once one of Mazatlan's private mansions,
originally built by a German family in the early 1800s.
The current owner restored the building using old
photographs as a guide and employing local craftsmen to
duplicate the original facade.
Dining options include Le Sorelle restaurant. Fernando
jazz bar plays soft jazz selections and offers a variety
of Australian, American, Argentine and Chilean wines.
Wireless internet access is complimentary throughout the
hotel.
Piccolino spa incorporates Swedish, sports, shiatsu,
stone and lymphatic massage techniques. Treatment
methods include reflexology, aromatherapy and the use of
natural essential oils. A third-floor infinity pool
overlooks the Pacific Ocean's Mazatlan coast.
Casa
Lucila offers only eight guestrooms - with courtyard, pool or
Pacific Ocean views, some from the vantage of furnished
balconies. Modern design elements include neutral color
schemes complemented with dark-wood furnishings. Beds
are draped beneath fine Italian linens. Bathrooms
contain jetted tubs and/or walk-in, glass-door showers,
bathrobes, and Bulgari toiletries. Flat-screen plasma
televisions are provided in all accommodations. In-room
safes are provided. Rooms include coffeemakers.
Expert tip. The hotel site was once the location of
O'Brien's restaurant. The restaurant's guest list
included notables such as John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and
Ernest Hemingway. The restaurant closed in 1959, and the
building remained deserted until 2005 when it was
purchased and renovated by the current owners.
 Mexico
City's Best Hip Boutique Hotel:
"W"
at Agoda
Extraordinary!
Known
only by a letter, the “W” Mexico City sits in downtown's
trendy Polanco neighborhood, across the street from the
National Auditorium and amid upscale boutiques,
restaurants and the business district.
Known
for modern design and savvy style that draws
sophisticated leisure and business guests, the”W”
features Solea, their signature restaurant which
specializes in contemporary coastal seafood with Mexican
and Asian influences. To unwind, guests can mingle in
the hotel's living room and red lounge, where vibrant
colors, an urban flair, deep couches, games and
cocktails entertain guests until the wee hours of the
morning. The “W” also features an outdoor terrace
lounge, fitness center and the full-service away spa.
Unlike any other guestroom corridors, the 25-story W's
corridors feature projection walls with flickering
images from around the world, and 237 ultra-modern
guestrooms with cherrywood walls contrasting with bright
white signature designer beds, down duvets, pillow-top
mattresses and piles of pillows. Most guestrooms with
king beds have walk-in shower rooms and hanging
hammocks. All guestrooms provide dual-line cordless
phones, oversized desks, cd and dvd players, minibars,
twice daily housekeeping, 29-inch televisions and
wireless Internet access. Guest bathrooms feature
designer bath products, bathrobes and slippers. Guests
needing additional space can reserve the W's lofts and
"wow suites."
The
“W” provides guests with unique vacation experiences and
memories, guests can meditate by one of the indoor koi
ponds, dine in a signature restaurant, and relish the
blend of sleek design and seductive style.
 Guadalajara's
Best Hip Boutique Hotel
Sleek
and hip, Clarum 101 keeps its charms hidden for a chosen
few.
Tucked away on one of Guadalajara’s most beautiful
streets and boasting nary even a sign, its doors open
only to
those who know how to find it.
Each
of the guest rooms has a completely different vibe,
enticing guests with comfort, style and toys such as
flat screen TVs and in-room iPods.
 Puebla's
Best Hip Boutique Hotel
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Innovative
Mexican hotelier Carlos Couturier’s latest project is an
inland wonder, a former 19th-century water-purifying
centre next to the Iglesia de San Francisco in the
colonial city of Puebla. Purity is the guiding principle
of the hotel’s design as executed by renowned architects
Ricardo Legorreta and his son.
Minimalist in style – but still with plenty of luxury: a
roof terrace and 30-metre pool provide ample
recreational opportunity, and the 26 guestrooms offer
spectacular views of the city. A ground-floor
restaurant, patio, library and extensive wine cellar
offer civilized diversions, but La Purificadora's real
achievement is in its mix of tradition and contemporary
flavor.
San
Miguel de Allende's
Best
Hip Boutique Hotel
Contemporary style... but still with old-world charm. Each luxury suite
at Dos Casas is one of a kind — from the classicly
simple elegance of the furnishings to the picturesque
views from each balcony. You'll appreciate all the
amenities that make your stay at Dos Casas comfortable
including bathrobes, slippers, L´Occitane bath products,
fireplace, air conditioning, private phone line, wireless
Internet, TV with cable and valet parking.
Great
photos at their website at:
Dos Casas - but better
prices at
Dos
Casas - 5 Star Mexico
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