Hotel Escondido Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Nestled in the historical city center of Oaxaca—a UNESCO world heritage site—Hotel Escondido Oaxaca is a magical blend of Old World authenticity and contemporary allure. The 12-room property resides in both a 19th-century house and a newly built tower—and all of it is infused with the handiwork of the local artisans who have made this Mexican state a bastion of indigenous crafts and culture. A bold tribute to Brutalist architecture, the tower is a space for silence and relaxation, exclusive to the guests of the hotel, while the original structure—with its restaurant, bar, pool, coworking space, and Culture Room—serves as a gathering spot for creative locals and world travelers alike. With a color palette steeped in greens, ochers, and off-whites; local materials that include quarry stones, terracotta, indigenous textiles, and sabino wood; and custom-made black pottery, this is a sublimely alluring, handcrafted testament to the Mexico of yesterday and of the present moment.