Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Riverfront modernist lofts
Lofts here trade colonial cobblestones for breezy waterfront living, built for independent stays facing sunsets over the Río de la Plata.
What it’s good at
Listed
Waterfront positioning along the coastal rambla, gazing across the river toward Buenos Aires.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
There’s a minimum of fussiness, instead an abundance of sunlight pouring in through floor-to-ceiling windows, modern blonde wood furniture, crisp white linens and airy curtains.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The coastal rambla runs right out front. The cobblestone alleys of the historic quarter are a half-hour stroll along the water.
The rooms
Every loft has a kitchenette and private balcony, with floor-to-ceiling glass looking out toward the river or the town.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits along the wooden sun deck, and a stone-walled plunge pool stays open inside.
Spa, sauna and gym
Treatment rooms look out onto trees through broad windows. A timber dry sauna and small gym sit nearby.
Restaurant
Morena Resto Bar
Tables look out onto the sunny pool terrace. The kitchen serves Uruguayan dishes and pours regional wines by the glass.
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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.