W Mexico City
"Modern minimalist chic meets bygone Latin American charm at the 237-room W - which completed a full renovation in early 2016. All the chain’s stalwarts are present and accounted for: black-clad staff, poser-friendly bar, souped-up Ikea-esque furnishings. What sets the Mexico City property apart is its refreshing lack of attitude as aloofness takes a backseat to well-honed Latin hospitality that is both warm and incredibly efficient. Guest rooms are a stunning blend of big-city business hotel and beach resort: Cool tile floors mingle with warm woven mats, and black, white, and bloodred dominate the color scheme. The stone-clad bathrooms double as sunrooms where you can kick back in a hammock and enjoy the views of Chapultepec Park and the Zona Rosa. The hotel’s Away Spa has distinctly Mexican touches, such as a guarana and seaweed body wrap. Solea, a sumptuous seafood restaurant manned by chef Mauricio León, reflects the country’s rich culinary heritage in scallops, snapper, and steak."
