Acapulco
An architectural masterpiece designed by Miguel Ángel Aragonés, aptly named Encanto (Charm) doubles as art gallery for the works of Spanish artist…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Having reopened with a new name and new concept, this boutique hotel a block from the beach comprises spacious, minimalist rooms sporting slanted beamed…
Isla Holbox
Out on the quiet western end of town, this beautiful waterfront hotel stands out for its striking architecture and stylishly decorated rooms with…
Isla Cozumel
This hip hotel on the north shore may not have that sand beach you're after, but just wait till you get a look at the crystalline saltwater pool and…
Tulum
Brick and wood boardwalks pass through a jungle-like side patio to generous, breezy rooms at this character-packed, Italian-run hotel. The attached…
Xalapa
This appealing posada offers Xalapa's best combination of value and traditional Mexican character. It's centrally located, but on a quiet side street. The…
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's only luxury LGBT+ resort doesn't disappoint. There are great views of the Playa de los Muertos from its lofty bluff-top location and…
Mazatlán
In a quiet residential suburb about 1.2km from the beach, this facility-packed hostel makes a fine place to hang out, with a kidney-shaped pool, two…
Troncones
This adults-only, creeper-clad retreat is serenity itself, its 10 stylish rooms masterpieces of understatement, decked out in soothing creams. Creature…
Punta Allen
Serenidad (serenity) couldn't be a more fitting description for this white-sand oceanfront property on the southern end of town. On offer are a large…
Ixtapa
Far more characterful than the hulking resort hotels is this intimate American-run hacienda on a quiet residential street about 500m from the beach. Three…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A spacious, modern, traveler-savvy hostel in a high-ceilinged colonial building with a large garden strung with hammocks, kitchen, temascal (pre-Hispanic…
Celestún
Injecting Celestún with some much-needed style and elegance, this eight-room boutique hotel offers smart and tasteful accommodations without any pretense…
East of Mexico City
A 4.5km drive south of town, this gorgeous renovated hacienda is a former movie set (María Félix stayed here for months while filming one of her classics)…
Zihuatanejo
This adults-only retreat blends earthy tones with marble and thatch, and there's plenty of natural light flooding the understated, luxurious rooms…
Izamal
Set on a 13-hectare property with lush gardens, walking trails, a pool and palapa restaurant, this serene, upscale and well-run spot (the owner is always…
Veracruz
Coatepec’s hallmark hotel oozes character. The resplendent colonial-era building has an atmospheric central courtyard overflowing with plants and features…
Puebla
Once part of a 17th-century Jesuit monastery and existing as a hotel in various forms since the mid-19th century, Colonial exudes heritage from its many…
Chiapas
Tuxtla's one and only hostel is actually one of the best in Mexico. A stylish Ikea-esque affair with comfortable beds in either four-person dorms or…
Cholula
This majestic hotel has just six rooms, each with gorgeous, thoughtful touches such as radiant-heat floors, noise-blocking windows, bathtubs and LCD TVs…
Taxco
This elegant colonial home run by a family of jewelry designers boasts 12 beautifully and individually decorated rooms just moments from the zócalo, with…
Sonora
This welcoming and well-cared-for inn has excellent rooms, each lovingly decorated with local handicrafts in true Mexican style. Each unit has a fridge,…
Taxco
With plenty of plant-filled terraces, courtyards, rooftop space and chic cushioned areas to lounge about, this beautiful old hotel could be a destination…
Palenque
The four-star Aldea has 35 large, beautiful and bright palapa-roofed rooms set amid lovely grounds. Each room has an outside terrace with hammock and easy…
Sayulita
Perched above jungly slopes and boasting phenomenal coastal views, these seven intimate bungalows promise to help you 'return to your origins'. There is…
Inland Michoacán
Enchanting is the word for this intimate American-owned B&B offering 12 elegant rooms with local rugs and beautifully tiled bathrooms in a converted 1784…
Condesa
This converted art deco apartment in the heart of fashionable Condesa fulfills many fantasies of a charmed CDMX life. Wake up in a plush bed in a bright…
West of Mexico City
Just uphill from Malinalco’s main drag, El Asoleadero offers spacious, modern and airy rooms with stunning views of the pueblito and surrounding cliffs…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This excellent, family-owned rural lodge is a great base for bird-watching, hikes and community tourism (the owners have good Rarámuri contacts). The…
Valle de Bravo
Some of the best lake and terracotta-tile views are from the balcony of the small rooms at this fresh hotel. Bathrooms are modern and spotless and beds…
Veracruz
Each of the 14 rooms at this truly stylish hotel is individually themed around a Mexican writer, musician or artist (we particularly like the Agustín Lara…
Mazunte
The best of both worlds can be found high above the lofty headland between Mazunte and San Agustinillo where you get spectacular views of two beaches and…
Guadalajara
Mixing modern amenities with Mexican design, Real Maestranza offers comfort and beauty in its 76 rooms. Each is bright and spacious, integrating dark…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Run by a friendly Coyoacán native and his Swiss wife, this ecofriendly house strikes a warm blend of Mexican and European aesthetics. On offer are five…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This adobe-walled place has charming rooms with beamed roofs, all built using recycled materials, and a lovely garden area. Owner Mayte Lujan has a world…
Sonora
The attention to detail at this historic mansion is highly impressive: it feels more like you are stepping into an Edwardian period drama than a Mexican…
Puerto Morelos
A pretty property, with cheery geraniums in the halls and courtyard. Some rooms have kitchenette, most have couches that fold out into futons, and there’s…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Architecturally beautiful Encuentro features 22 minimalist, glass and steel 'loft' bungalows perched on a dry grassy hill overlooking the valley. This is…
Mahahual
Rooms at the Pachamama (which means Mother Earth in Inca) range from small interior singles and doubles with partial ocean views to more ample digs that…
La Paz
Possibly the loveliest of La Paz’ lodging options, the Blue Angel offers simply furnished, pastel-washed rooms, which surround a beautiful courtyard that…
