Inspired by Mexico. Why We're Loving Their Hotel Aesthetic
/Hotel design is a balancing act of capturing the aesthetic of a place, whilst offering levels of hospitality and luxury you don’t just get everyday at home. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of a new wave of Mexican architecture honouring concrete surfaces in all their glory—and hoteliers are taking the opportunity to create some amazing spaces.
Casa Pueblo in Tulum, for example, accents its concrete finishes with bohemian touches for that sense of rustic elegance, its minimalist approach to surfacing complimented by furnishings in natural materials like linen and wood.
The light-on-light palette, too, features prominently across boutique Mexican hotels. The soothing and seamless transitions of space contribute to a meditative vibe, and embody the kind of minimalism suited to a stress-free vacation away from the clutter of normal life.
Nailing that balance between honouring the charm of a place as well as providing high-quality accommodation is Hotel Punta Caliza; complete with floating villas paying homage to the mangrove swamps covering Holbox Island, and thatched roofs known as Palapas decorating traditional properties on Mexico’s coast.
Effortlessly merging indoor and outdoor experiences is another focal point of Mexican hotel design. At Paradero Hotel in Todos Santo, this is apparent as spaces remain open to the coastal elements and the rough concrete blends in with the wild and mountainous surroundings.
But it’s not just rugged beachside sanctuaries that Mexico does well. Urban retreats in cities are popping up around the country—and you know where there’s urban there’s concrete. Casa Octavia, a boutique hotel in Mexico City, pairs its softly-textured surfaces with neutral tones and lots of greenery, to create an environment offering a bit of respite from the lively streets outside.
