Sordo Madaleno-designed Solaz resort to be an ‘architectural sculpture’ in Los Cabos, Mexico
Starwood has broken ground on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Los Cabos, Mexico, designed by Mexico City-based Sordo Madaleno Architects. The 131-key resort, owned by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, will span 33 acres and is slated to open in June 2017.
Situated at the southern tip of Baja California Sur, the property features five distinct six-floor buildings. In designing the building, Sordo Madaleno collaborated with landscape architects Gabayet 101paisaje and artist Cesar Lopez Negrete, whose original art will be featured throughout the property.
Each of the guest rooms will include private terraces, and are designed to complement the landscape and ocean views, with a natural colour palette incorporating wood and granite.
“As an architectural sculpture that pays tribute to the contemporary art of Mexico, Solaz will be the perfect for for The Luxury Collection,” said Patricio del Portillo, director of development & acquisitions for Mexico & Central America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “It is designed to immerse our discerning global guests and residents in the indigenous beauty of the destination, while delivering the unparalleled luxury service the brand is known for.”
The hotel will also include three restaurants, 9,900sq ft (920sq m) of event space, a 26,000sq ft 92,415sq m) pool and beach deck, a 12,500sq ft (1,161sq m) spa and fitness centre, three tennis courts, and miles of walking and running paths.
Solaz be Starwood’s first Luxury Collection hotel in Los Cabos and the brand’s seventh in Mexico.