Casa Oaxaca

Stylish hotel with a pool and excellent cuisine in the heart of Oaxaca - Mexico's artistic centre

Casa Oaxaca comes with a designer label. Originally an 18th-century colonial house, it’s been completely remodelled by interior designers to create a minimalist and peaceful atmosphere, allowing the maximum amount of space and light. Bright white with a cacti-filled inner courtyard and a distinctly Mediterranean feel, it’s known as the 'art hotel' for the paintings and craftwork by local artists on display in each room.

The hotel has won accolades for its smart and stylish design: the inviting deep blue pool, set against ochre walls and surrounded by strategically placed sun loungers, looks like something out of a Hockney painting. But its biggest claim to fame is its first-class restaurant - arguably one of the best in Oaxaca - serving mouthwatering modern cuisine that will round off your sense of holistic wellbeing perfectly.

Highs

• The suites are spacious and tasteful
• Chic, artistic décor throughout
• The courtyard provides a leafy oasis at the heart of the hotel
• Service is personal yet very professional
• The restaurant serves delicious nouvelle cuisine

Lows

• No parking facilities
• Some rooms open directly onto the central courtyard, meaning they're less private and may experience some noise
• It could get pricey for art lovers - take your credit card!