Aloft Tulum arrives in Mexico

Atico rooftop bar in Aloft Tulum
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Aloft Tulum arrives in Mexico

The new Aloft hotel arriving in Mexico marks Marriott Bonvoy’s entry into the ‘bohemian paradise’, Tulum…

Aloft Hotels, which currently operates more than 185 hotels in more than 25 countries and territories, has opened a new boho-chic property in Tulum, Mexico.

Atico rooftop bar in Aloft Tulum

The four-storey property, which is managed by Highgate Hotels, features 140 loft-like guestrooms and suites and a variety of vibrant spaces for socialisation and music, including: signature Ático Rooftop Lounge & Bar with an infinity pool, teepees for kids, and the destination’s only venue for corporate meetings and events. Aloft Tulum is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of brands, and its first property to debut in Tulum, Quintana Roo.

The hotel’s location – near Tulum’s desirable downtown district and its white-sand beaches – caters to Aloft’s tech-savvy, music-loving crowd, as general manager Sergio Parra explains. “After much anticipation, we are thrilled to welcome visitors to Aloft Tulum,” he said. “It is the ideal choice for travellers who are in search of a boutique-like hotel with bold design at an approachable price point.”

Next-gen travellers enter the hotel’s lobby to be greeted by urban art that changes seasonally, modern furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. While guest rooms boast 10-foot-high ceilings, plush platform beds and light airy décor infused with natural textiles to deliver the ultimate comfort. Each room includes complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, 55-inch LCD televisions, free signature coffee and walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads.

Render of guestroom of Aloft Tulum

Image credit: Marriott International/Aloft

The hotel offers several design-forward spaces including its Ático Rooftop Bar & Lounge. At this hangout spot, guests can take a dip in the infinity pool, experience local cuisine and sip on seasonal cocktails – all while marvelling at unrivalled views of Tulum.

Aloft Tuluum bar

Image credit: Marriott International/Aloft

Aloft Tulum is situated off-the-beaten-path in a beautiful location on Coba Avenue that is just a short walk or drive away to internationally recognised cuisine, local shopping and recreational activities.

For Highgate, which is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, the opening of Aloft Tulum solidifies the company’s reputation as a dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint.

Main image credit: Marriott International/Aloft

 

Hamish Kilburn / 02.03.2021

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