"The return of the city’s oldest hotel, which originally opened in 1886, brought an excitable buzz to the Barrio de las Letras arts district. Art Deco interiors nod nostalgically to the building’s origins, while a whip smart renovation perfectly integrates the property, part of The Leading Hotels of The Worlds, into its surroundings. Right across the street are La Venencia and Chuka Ramen Bar—two restaurants you cannot miss. —David Moralejo"