Downtown Mexico is a hotel located in seventeenth century palace in the heart of old Mexico City, Mexico. The design by Cherem Serrano Arquitectos, creates a flawless mixture of contemporary luxury with the old architecture still prominent in the building, granting guests every comfort and a lodging with a strong sense of character. The architectural program is original and innovative, with a combination of boutique hotel and hostel within the same building. Both concepts are spatially separated working as two different elements. The traditional red brick is protagonist through the interiors. By taking advantage of the nobility of this material, we designed a lattice which is constant in the rooms, furniture and walls. The rooftop is equipped with a restaurant and pool, offering panoramic views of the city and crowning the project. The patios are the main distributors of space, allowing natural light and ventilation into the hotel and consequently decreasing the use of energy, artificial light and air conditioning. The guest rooms are located in the first and second level and are attractively designed in neutral tones, spiced up with retro lamps and custom designed furniture.
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