Nestled in the Polanquito neighborhood of Mexico City, Kimpton El Castelar, the city’s newest boutique hotel and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open at Emilio Castelar 107 Colonia Polanco. Just steps from Masarik Avenue, Auditorio Nacional, Chapultepec Castle and Arquelogical Museum, in the heart of Lincoln Park, the 34-room hotel brings new life to the Roel Building, originally opened in 1940 and designed by renowned architect Francisco J. Serrano in the Mexican Art Nouveau period.
As a boutique property in Polanco, the hotel offers multiple private outdoor terraces adorning the historic exteriors, as well as a rooftop pool. Bespoke furniture and décor are sourced in Mexico, along with curated original art pieces from local artists.
The guestroom interiors follow a subtle layering of materials to make spaces feel open and airy, yet warm. By using materials like faded terracotta, warm metals, and natural stones, the design evokes forms that are both poised and modern with a hint of vintage. Each room has textural wood floors, as well as cement tiles with patterns and color inspired by traditional Mexican ceramics. Most guestrooms also include a generous soaking tub.
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