La Purificadora
Industrial-chic, design-forward minimalism. Original 19th-century factory bones — crumbling walls, stone aqueducts, aged wood — fused with black marble staircases, onyx surfaces, and a glass-walled 30-meter rooftop pool. The palette is strictly black and white, with the occasional purple lounge chair for punctuation.
The rooftop bar draws a local Puebla crowd on Friday and Saturday nights — it can get lively. Book the Top Suite if you want a private heated rooftop pool and serious city views.
Why It Matters
Legorreta's monochromatic departure from his signature bold-color work is remarkable. Bottles and glass fragments found by an on-site archaeologist during renovations are woven into the hotel's graphic design and construction. The rooftop pool is entirely transparent — bar guests can watch swimmers from below. The sixth property by Grupo Habita, the Mexican boutique hotel group that essentially put modern design hotels on the Mexican map.
La Purificadora is what happens when Grupo Habita takes a 19th-century water purification factory in Puebla's UNESCO-listed historic center and hands it to architect Ricardo Legorreta with a single constraint: black and white only. The result is 26 rooms of sharp, moody minimalism — onyx bathrooms, original stone walls, glass floors, reclaimed timber tables — set next to the Iglesia de San Francisco and a 10-minute walk from the Zócalo. Opened in 2007, it remains one of the most architecturally distinctive hotels in Mexico.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Balcony Room
Second-floor king rooms with a proper balcony — the upgrade that's genuinely worth it. Views look over the patio or the San Francisco Gardens, and the balcony doors open floor-to-ceiling so you can sleep with the city air drifting in. Same onyx bathroom and full amenities as standard rooms.
KingBalcony Twin
Two queen beds with a balcony directly overlooking the San Francisco Gardens. Good option for two travelers who want the outdoor space and garden view without the king configuration.
Two Queens
Corner Suite
King suite featuring the original 19th-century stone wall of the factory — one of the building's most dramatic architectural details exposed in a guest room. More space than the standard rooms, with a work desk and small sofa.
KingCorner Suite Balcony
Same original 19th-century stone wall as the Corner Suite, but adds a balcony with patio views. This is the one to book if you want the historic character of the original factory combined with outdoor space.
KingSuperior Room
King bed with views to the interior courtyard or the San Francisco Gardens. Clean lines, stark white walls, and an onyx bathroom with a rainfall shower. Glass-fronted closet, small sofa, and work desk. Every standard room feature with none of the fuss.
KingSuperior Twin
Two queen beds with large windows looking out to the courtyard or the San Francisco Gardens. Same onyx bathroom and design DNA as the Superior Room — just configured for two.
Two Queens
Top Suite
The best room in the house. King bed, large private terrace with panoramic views over the Convention Center and San Francisco Gardens, and a private heated pool on the terrace. From up here, you're looking down on the hotel's dramatic lobby and the city stretches out around you. Three suites in the hotel have private whirlpools.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Free bicycles available on-property for exploring Puebla's historic center and surrounding neighborhoods. The city center is largely flat and very walkable/cyclable.
On-site library for quiet time. One of several living-room style spaces throughout the hotel with sofas and open fireplaces.
Three event salons plus lobby and courtyard for private events. The lobby holds up to 200 guests; the courtyard up to 500. Tailor-made planning with catering, music, and lighting available.
The signature 30-meter heated outdoor pool on the third-floor rooftop terrace has an entirely transparent glass wall — bar guests below can see swimmers through the side. One of the most design-forward pools in Mexico.
Yoga and ice immersion sessions organized on selected dates. Full payment required at reservation time. Check with the hotel for current schedule.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business center on-site. One meeting room. Lobby and courtyard available for larger events.
Free WiFi throughout the property. Free for Marriott Bonvoy members when booked via Marriott.
Continental breakfast served daily, included in the rate.
Gym on the third floor with glass walls. Complimentary for all guests.
On-site valet parking available at approximately $2 USD/day.
Artist-designed 30-meter heated pool on the third-floor rooftop with a transparent glass wall. Accessible to all guests.
Currency exchange available at the front desk. Staff speaks Spanish and English.
Mexican meals and snacks available 24 hours via room service.
Pets welcome upon request only. Non-refundable fee of $50 USD per pet per night. Up to two well-behaved dogs accepted in most rooms.
Airport shuttle service to/from Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), approximately 30 km away. Confirm at booking.
Free bicycles available on-property for guest use.
Opaque square Jacuzzi on the rooftop level near the pool.
Steam room access included when booking any spa treatment. Also listed as a standalone facility.
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