Merida
Rosas & Xocolate
Boutique Hotel – Merida
Located on Paseo de Monteio in historic downtown Merida, this unique hotel has a wonderful location. Stroll amongest the elegant palaces and splendor of a bygone golden era. As the name implies Rosas & Xocolate is a place born of romance, flowers and cocoa. This is an historical trip since cocoa has been central in the tradition of pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico, specifically in the Mayan civilization of the southeast part of the country where Merida is nestled.
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This is a boutique hotel where two mansions were brought together and restored by architect Salvador Reyes Rios and designer, Josefina Larrain who are well known in the renovation of significant haciendas. With only 17 rooms decorated in a bright pink and chocolate brown this is a place for romance and love. Prices range from $245 per night for standard king to $695 for their largest Rosas y Xocalate suite. The cedarwood furniture and open-air plunge pools retain a sense of the history. Combined with a sophisticated menu, fitness centre and spa (complete with chocolate treatments providing the ultimate nod to Mayan culture) Rosas & Xocolate is one of Mexico’s Finest Boutique Hotels.
Chablé Resort & Spa – Yucatán
Previously a henequen factory Chable is now an internationally recognized spa hotel destination. With an award winning combination of high design, wonderful cuisine and over the top spa services you will see why Chable Resort and Spa keeps their clientele returning each year. Through nearly-untamed jungle, walkways wind throughout the hotel.
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They have turned this former factory into a modern hotel that balances beautifully with it’s cool contemporary style. The 40 stand-alone casitas are private and in nature and feature plunge-pools, hammocks, indoor/outdoor showers and modern amenities. Prices start at $700 per night for a King Casita with private pool. Presidential Villa start at $4,284 for double occupancy. The Royal villa is 1000 sq ft and starts at $4,972 per night.
Their sybaritic spa is built over a natural cenote and is a marvel of comfort providing holistic ‘spa journeys’ as the ultimate activity. The cuisine is of equal standards and will impress with its farm to table meet modern vision. A combination of local ingredients and international influence. The location is tranquil and remote but close to many of the great Mayan ruins. For those looking for a balanced experience where mind and body can thrive while recharging and rewarding the spirit, let Chable’ Resort and Spa Hotel be your choice. This video review is brought to you by Mexico’s Finest Boutique Hotels, your Insiders Guide to the best of Mexico.