Hilton has announced the signing of two Curio Collection by Hilton debut properties in Mexico City – Umbral and Hotel Lafontaine. Set to open this year, the modern boutique hotels reinforce the brand’s growth in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Part of an ambitious program to restore historical buildings in Mexico, Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in downtown Mexico City and is slated to debut in spring 2019. With its 59 guest rooms, Umbral will offer guests onsite amenities such as its rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Mexico City’s most emblematic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the County Hall and El Palacio de Hierro Department Store. Umbral will also boast a contemporary design with sleek, minimalistic furniture in neutral tones of white, beige and brown, as well as natural materials such as light and dark woods.
Owned by developer CITTARK, Hotel Lafontaine, Curio Collection by Hilton will feature 34 well-appointed guest rooms, a vibrant bar and restaurant, and an open-air courtyard. Designed by architect Daniel Alvarez and Cherem Architecture, the boutique property’s refined modern design incorporates darker palettes with dark greys, browns and greens, as well as touches of decor inspired by the local culture. Set to open by the end of 2019, Hotel Lafontaine boasts an ideal location in Polanco, a luxurious neighborhood in Mexico City, providing visitors with world-class dining, chic boutiques and world-famous museums within walking distance.
Hilton currently has a portfolio of nearly 150 hotels and resorts open to welcome travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America, including more than 60 hotels in Mexico. In its 100th year, the company continues to pursue additional growth opportunities and currently has a robust pipeline of more than 80 hotels throughout the region, including nearly 30 planned projects in Mexico.
