Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel + SPA

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"Boutique hotels in Mérida known for maintaining historical aesthetics with luxurious, clean interiors. Part of the city's impressive boutique hotel scene."

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"Housed in the bones of a French-style mansion overlooking the Paseo de Montejo, I found Rosas & Xocolate to be a sexy boutique hotel and spa with an award-winning on-site restaurant and 17 individually designed rooms, each featuring private outdoor Jacuzzis." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"With a name like that, it’s no wonder this boutique hotel is a prime spot for romantic getaways in the Yucatan’s capital city. The two pink-hued colonial mansions are as charming as they are camera-friendly, bedecked in vibrant modern art and picturesque patios and outdoor corners that mix lush greenery and sleek furnishings. Life here feels like its perpetually viewed through rose-colored glasses, and it’s not just the walls: the spa offers an enticing menu of xocolatherapies; the tequila bar has over 250 varieties to sample; the oasis-like swimming pool is a palm-shaded spot for afternoon dips; and there’s even a chocolate shop on-site. Guests can dine on gourmet fusion fare in the restaurant, or head up to the rooftop lounge for cocktails with a side of live jazz. As for the guest rooms, they’re no less indulgent with their rose and cocoa palettes and patterned-tile floors; minimalist bathrooms have sumptuous open-air stone tubs, large walk-in rainfall showers, and handmade chocolate soaps."

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"I checked into Rosas & Xocolate, a boutique hotel on Paseo de Montejo known for its wellness programming; each high‑ceilinged room has a private outdoor tub, and the spa offers massages and body scrubs made with locally ground cacao." - Scarlett Lindeman Scarlett Lindeman Scarlett Lindeman is a chef, writer, and researcher based in Mexico City, Her work covers Mexican cuisine, foodways, and culture. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel+Spa, a Design Boutique Hotel Merida, Mexico

"Set in 2 colonial mansions in Mérida, this boutique hotel offers an outdoor pool and a spa specialising in chocolate treatments. The elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. Rosas&Xocolate Boutique Hotel+Spa is situated on the beautiful Paseo de Montejo Avenue. Mérida Cathedral is 1.5 km and Mérida Train Station is around a 10-minute walk away. Each bright room features high ceilings and local wood, glass and bamboo. Rooms include a BOSE sound system with a DVD player and iPod dock. The spacious bathrooms come with L’Occitane toiletries. Rosas&Xocolate's bistro serves fine à la carte cuisine, while the lively Moon Lounge has an open-air terrace. There is also a tequila bar and a chocolate boutique. Laptops and iPods are available on request from the 24-hour reception. Staff can also arrange transfers to Mérida or Cancún Airport." - My Boutique Hotel (en)