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W Hotel
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO The W Hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City’s trendy Polanco District. Upon entering the 25-story building, guests find themselves in ‘The Living Room’, an inviting non-traditional lobby area and a multi-level lounge. The hotel’s 237 guest rooms and suites feature maximized natural lighting and spectacular views of the city and are sufficiently large to accommodate spacious bathrooms with hammocks, large working desks and relaxation areas. The hotel features 7700 SF of meeting space, a spa, and a fitness center where guests can experience “temazcal,” a pre-hispanic ritual steam treatment. Recinto, an indigenous volcanic rock used in ancient Aztec architecture was used for the exterior skin of the building.
Architect of Record: kmd
With Studio GAIA (Interior Design) for Grupo Plan and Starwood
MAA Best Hospitality Project (Mexican Association of Architects)
Golden Key Award (The International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show)