Luxury Hotels in Mexico City

Mexico City continues to see a surge in luxury hotel development, geared towards affluent tourists and business travelers alike (accounting for some 12 million visitors per year). In particular, numerous conventions and trade shows are contributing to a large increase in business travelers to Mexico.

To accommodate these visitors, several luxury hotel chains have taken up residence in Mexico City, including:

• W Santa Fe: W Hotels, an innovative luxury brand of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, recently announced expansion plans with a new property slated to open in Santa Fe in 2014. W Santa Fe will feature 132 rooms, several destination bars and restaurants, a pool deck and an outdoor bar, W's signature Living Room bar and cafe; a 4,000-square-foot Away Spa; a state-of-the-art fitness facility; and 7,800 square feet of meetings and events space. The hotel will be part of a new, mixed-use development called Liberty Plaza, designed by Richard Meier, Edmonds International and Krause Sawye.
• W Mexico City: W Santa Fe will be the second W in the D.F., joining the existing W Mexico City that is located in the upscale Polanco neighborhood, home to the newly opened Museo Soumaya. This eight year old property is also set to receive a significant renovation over the next couple of years.
• Courtyard Mexico City Airport: Marriott International announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Mexico City at the Benito Juarez International Airport, which will be connected to international terminal number one by a footbridge. Slated to open in early 2012, the 292-room hotel will offer four levels of guest rooms; a patio level with retail outlets; a mezzanine level with a lobby and fitness center; and two levels of underground parking.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mexico City Airport Area: Hilton Worldwide announced plans for a DoubleTree by Hilton expansion throughout Mexico, including a new property set to open in Mexico City later this year. This will be one of the first DoubleTree by Hilton locations and will also be located near the Benito Juarez International Airport, allowing for ease of access for international visitors.