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The ’s design draws inspiration from the and ceremonial garments made by the Maya women and are found on accent chairs, bedside ceramic light pendants and intricate walnut wood-carved headboards with bronze-finished mirrors. The details of the wood also resemble the Maya’s diamond textile patterns which is a key design element for all St. Regis hotels as diamonds were adored by Mrs. Caroline Astor – the matriarch of the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand.

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To bring to life the Mayan’s philosophy of Kanai being ‘heaven on earth’, it was important for to connect the guest with nature and bring the outdoors in at . One of the largest inspirations came from the resort’s location near the Sian Ka’an reserve which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Curvatures, hanging mirrors and amenity shelves within the guestroom take inspiration from nearby cenotes - a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater which is naturally filtered. The regional term is specifically associated with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, where cenotes were commonly used for water supplies by the ancient Maya, and occasionally for sacrificial offerings. Rich materials imitating the ecosystem where the resort lays include serene marbles with hues of blue, grey and green that mimic the surrounding elements, travertine to resemble local limestone, while walnut wood brings rich warmth and grounding to each area of the resort where design imitates life.

Storytelling, folklore and superstitions are strongly embedded in Mexican culture and brought to life throughout the design of by . The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar-making and mathematics, and left behind an astonishing amount of impressive architecture and symbolic artwork. Common threads woven within the resort’s design offer respect to the Maya peoples, renowned for their remarkably accurate system of timekeeping based largely on astronomical measurements that let them time agricultural events, religious observances and more. Considered one of the most accurate in the world, the Mayan calendar was intimately interwoven with their religion and cosmology, lending it an aura of mystical insight that resonates throughout the resort’s guest experience.

Common threads woven within ’s design offer respect to the Maya peoples, renowned for their remarkably accurate system of timekeeping based largely on astronomical measurements that let them time agricultural events, religious observances and more. Considered one of the most accurate in the world, the Mayan calendar was intimately interwoven with their religion and cosmology, lending it an aura of mystical insight that resonates throughout the guest experience. Photo: Jason Dewey

Situated atop preserved red mangrove trees, design masterpiece by imitates the constellation Pleiades – known as the celestial birthplace of the Mayans who named Kanai - meaning “where the sky is born”. Enchanted by the spiritual power of nature, the Maya believed that the resort’s location was the entry to heaven where guests will discover a journey to enlightenment. The resort’s unique design pays tribute to Maya astronomer-priests who looked to the heavens for guidance, building ceremonial temples and pyramids which precisely aligned with the movements of celestial bodies in order to protect the gods and help them guide the Sun and Moon across the sky through the night. For this reason, the Maya believed that the heavenly bodies needed human help, which was provided through sacred rituals.

by boasts 124 lavishly appointed guestrooms including 19 suites with a 2,300 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, each offering mesmerizing ocean views and a private terrace or plunge pool. The spacious guestrooms feature design elements and rich materials evoking the surrounding elements from the mangrove trees and nearby cenotes to the stars above. Guestrooms feature custom hanging mirrors, bedside tables, ceramic light pendants, and intricate walnut wood-carved headboards. Guests of all room categories will also have access to the St. Regis Signature Butler Service. The resort also features eight incredible culinary venues, The St. Regis Spa with eight treatment suites and a standalone salon, Children’s Club and 50,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space across six distinguished meeting venues all designed by Chapi Chapo Design.

Situated atop preserved red mangrove trees, the architectural masterpiece imitates the constellation Pleiades – known as the celestial birthplace of the Mayans who named Kanai - meaning “where the sky is born”. Enchanted by the spiritual power of nature, the Maya believed that the resort’s location was the entry to heaven where guests will discover a journey to enlightenment. The resort’s unique design pays tribute to Maya astronomer-priests who looked to the heavens for guidance, building ceremonial temples and pyramids which precisely aligned with the movements of celestial bodies in order to protect the gods and help them guide the Sun and Moon across the sky through the night. For this reason, the Maya believed that the heavenly bodies needed human help, which was provided through sacred rituals.

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NOW OPEN: designed by ✨ Introducing the undiscovered glamour of the Mayan Riviera. The resort’s design awakens a journey to enlightenment through ancient Mayan storytelling and offers an inspiring welcome to one of the world’s most dramatic secluded settings – a sanctuary where time does not exist.

“From the beginning, we wanted The to represent a looking glass into ’s dynamic past, present and future. Rising 58 stories above the city’s glittering skyline, the modern glass skyscraper’s extraordinary floor-to-ceiling windows inspired the hotel’s interior design journey to begin. The hotel’s breathtaking panoramic views, from floors 37 to 47, invite guests to uncover Mexico City’s rich history, sparking curiosity and a desire to explore this city’s magical culture and to meet the people who call it home.” - Tatiana Sheveleva, Partner

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Storytelling, folklore and superstitions are strongly embedded in Mexican culture, which come alive . In ancient Mexican culture, smoke was present in their most sacred ceremonies as an element that cleansed and renewed.

Shades of smokey ash and deep blues are woven throughout the hotel while metallic fibres journey between the carpet of each hallway and corridor allowing the spirits to pass through and greet each guest. This concept offers respect to Tezcatlipoca (Aztec God of Night and Smoking Mirrors) and Mexico’s Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) which celebrates and welcomes back the spirits of loved ones who have passed.

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