Riviera Maya, MexicoGonzalo Guerrero
Marquee Playa Hotel
Cinematic rooftop hotel
Gonzalo Guerrero Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Cinematic rooftop hotel
Golden Age cinema shapes this twenty-room hotel, with days centered on an open rooftop plunge pool above downtown.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Marquee Playa Hotel offers its own perspective on the Riviera Maya scene, drawing inspiration from, of all things, the golden age of Hollywood glamour — monochrome portraits and film stills adorn the walls, and while the interior-design style is mostly minimalist, you just might catch a glimpse of Art Deco here and there.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The beach sits two blocks away, and Calle 12 nightlife is just half a block from the front door.
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The rooms
Top suites open onto private terraces with deep soaking tubs. Standard rooms have blackout curtains and rain showers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White loungers sit submerged in the rooftop plunge pool, bordered by a timber deck and potted palms.
Bar
M Roof
Patterned tiles line the rooftop bar counter, where bartenders mix cocktails beside high-top tables looking toward the sea.
Riviera Maya
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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.