Guadalajara, MexicoAmericana
Casa Habita
Retro-glam Art Deco mansion
Americana Guadalajara, Mexico
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Grupo HabitaRetro-glam Art Deco mansion
A restored 1940s mansion doubles as a neighborhood hub, pairing mid-century geometry with local Jaliscan craft.
“Set in a 1940s house in La Americana, Casa Habita has been the gold standard for design hotels in Guadalajara since its opening in 2015.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Mint-green headboard wardrobes and geometric glass screens fronting grey Carrara marble bathrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The design has a distinctly European feel, though most of the materials, from stone to textiles, were sourced in Jalisco.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Colonia Americana surrounds the hotel with leafy avenues, independent galleries, and cocktail bars along Avenida Chapultepec.
The rooms
Tower rooms feature Crittall windows framing skyline views, Mondrian-esque tinted partitions, and muted palettes of celeste and grass green.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool rests on the roof of the 1940s mansion, lined with cushioned loungers and potted tropical greenery.
The spa & gym
At the table
The emerald-toned dining room spills onto a leafy terrace, serving seasonal Mexican dishes made with regional Jalisco ingredients.
How it began
Local firm Estudio5 linked the 1940s mansion to a new nine-story tower, with interiors by Milanese practice Dimorestudio.
Guadalajara
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.