Hotel Escondido Oaxaca
Minimal Brutalist meets colonial Oaxaca. Ochres and off-whites dominate, the corridors are quiet, and the rooftop pool is a proper sky perch above the historic center. It feels more like a gallery than a hotel.
Book the Deluxe Room in the original casona for the high ceilings and sky-lit space — more atmospheric than the tower rooms
Why It Matters
Part of Grupo Habita — the design-forward Mexican hotel group — and a Member of Design Hotels. Listed on the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List. The property sits inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site neighborhood, and the architecture by Alberto Kalach has become a reference point for heritage-meets-contemporary hotel projects in Mexico.
A 12-room boutique hotel that stitches together a 19th-century colonial casona and a new Brutalist tower designed by architect Alberto Kalach. The old building holds the restaurant, bar, Culture Room, and four rooms; the contemporary tower adds eight more. Every piece of furniture was made locally from sabino wood, and the textiles, robes, and rugs were produced by Oaxacan artisans — so even the small stuff feels considered.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Balcony Room
Located on the upper floors of the contemporary Brutalist tower. Views look out over the internal patio or toward Oaxaca's historic downtown skyline. Minimal and locally made — sabino wood furniture, custom textiles by Oaxacan artists. Small but well-considered.
King · 21 sqm
Deluxe Room
The most atmospheric option — set inside the original 19th-century casona with genuinely high ceilings and a sky-lit layout that floods the room with natural light. The proportions of the old building make these feel bigger than the tower rooms. Handmade furnishings and artisan textiles throughout.
King · 23 sqmPatio Room
On the ground floor of the contemporary tower, these rooms share a leafy courtyard patio. They get a dressing room and a rain shower — upgrades on the Balcony Room. Great for guests who want indoor-outdoor feel without sacrificing privacy indoors. Note: voices from the patio carry upward, so ask for a higher-floor room if noise is a concern.
King · 21 sqmTop Suite
The property's largest room at 40–43 sqm. Split into two distinct areas: the first holds the king bed, work desk, and TV; the second is a dedicated lounge area alongside the bathroom. Proper suite separation with actual breathing room.
King · 41 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel arranges excursions — most notably to Monte Albán (8 km) and Mitla (46 km), the pre-Hispanic archaeological sites near Oaxaca City. Concierge coordinates bookings.
A dedicated reading lounge and co-working space inside the original casona. Part library, part quiet workspace — one of the more unusual amenities for a 12-room hotel. Open to guests throughout the day.
The hotel offers tailor-made private event hosting across its patio, terrace, and restaurant spaces. Each area has a maximum capacity of 50 people. Options include personalized menus, open bars, coffee break canapés, and brunch formats.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with computers and printers. Staff speak English and Spanish.
Free in all areas. Marriott Bonvoy members receive complimentary in-room internet when booking direct.
The main patio inside the original casona provides a peaceful outdoor retreat from the city streets. Leafy and well-planted — a favorite spot for morning coffee.
Complimentary valet parking available on-site. On-site self-parking also available at $10 USD/day.
Small and medium pets welcome. Non-refundable fee of $50 USD per night. Maximum 2 pets per room.
Located on the top floor of the original casona alongside the Terraza bar and a sunbathing area. Small in scale — more of a plunge pool — with views over the Oaxaca rooftops. Has received some guest complaints about maintenance; worth checking current condition on arrival.
Round-the-clock front desk with concierge service. Staff are consistently praised in reviews for local recommendations and personalized service.
No shuttle service. Third-party airport taxi available one-way for approximately $100 USD from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX), 8.9 km from the hotel.
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