Hilton has announced the opening of the oceanfront Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, marking the brand’s debut in the Mexican Caribbean.
Located eight miles north of Tulum, in a secluded bay surrounded by a tropical forest and pristine Caribbean waters, the 349-room resort is designed by HBA to give guests a deep connection with Tulum’s distinctive landscape. Upon entering the lobby, guests pass through ornate wooden doors, engraved by local artisans, and are immediately greeted by sweeping ocean views and an immersive art installation, a nod to ancient Mayan architecture and Tulum’s surroundings.
The nature-inspired theme continues throughout the hotel’s thoughtfully designed guest rooms, incorporating organic elements such as stone, wood and metal. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic ocean views, guest rooms are designed with calming tones and elegant furnishings, each with their own private balcony and relaxation tub or plunge pools on the ground floor rooms. Suites are complete with a spacious living room and adjacent dining area for up to eight people, as well as a spa-inspired master bathroom with a soaking tub and rainfall shower.
A destination unto itself, Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya’s diverse dining options include five restaurants as well as six bars and lounges featuring globally inspired cuisine, casual poolside fare and world-class catering for meetings and events. Venues include energising bar experiences serving up generous wine lists, regional spirits and refreshing tropical cocktails, and elevated dining experiences offering flavours of the world with innovative and local twists.
Nestled within lush mangroves, Conrad Spa Tulum is a destination purposefully designed as a wellness refuge. Inspired by the legends of the Mayan gods and traditional Mexican herbalism in individual treatment rooms or “casitas”, spa offerings include an extensive menu of body rituals, a sensory Water Ritual including an outdoor pool and thermal facilities and the Mayan Manteada, an ancient massage technique in which shawls are tied around the waist to relax and realign the body.
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya offers the destination’s first and largest separate event centre featuring 55,000ft2 of indoor and outdoor event space with modern yet elegant décor and large windows. The 9,000ft2 outdoor terrace is perfect for al fresco dining, and additional event spaces include a Main Ballroom, Junior Ballroom and three meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 2,500 people.
Danny Hughes, Executive Vice President and President, Americas, Hilton, comments: “The Caribbean and Latin America has long been a priority market for Hilton with Mexico leading the way – it’s our fifth largest presence globally by number of hotels with Tulum as a central part of our growth strategy.”
“Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya represents so much of what we strive for in our ever-expanding brand portfolio – bold and locally-inspired design, innovative culinary offerings and fulfilling, meaningful experiences for our guests,” said Matt Schuyler, Chief Brand Officer, Hilton. “With a record-setting year of openings ahead for the brand, it’s a pleasure to start 2022 with such an exemplary addition to Conrad’s resort offerings and to Hilton’s luxury category at large.”
