Situated in the heart of Mexico City, the Ignacia Guest House has emerged from a two-year renovation. The upgrade—driven by an aesthetic that blends history, Mexican artisanal traditions, and contemporary design—added four new accommodations to the boutique property.
Led by interior designer Andrés Gutiérrez, the revamp also honors the legacy of the hotel’s namesake, the woman who served as the French-style mansion’s housekeeper for more than 40 years. “It is a tribute to the character of Ignacia,” Gutiérrez says. “The interior of the space is an eclectic design exercise, where the typical details of a Parisian mansion coexist but with elements of modern interior design and contemporary Mexican design.”
Indeed, neoclassical details from balustrades to plaster moldings and woodwork infuse a Paris-inspired ambiance across the space without overshadowing the Mexican essence evoked by elements like pre-Hispanic dyes. A vibrant color story further nods to the maternal grace of Ignacia. “A pink space always feels like a feminine embrace, the power of protection and care,” Gutiérrez adds. “That’s what I want guests to feel at Ignacia, to be wrapped in the energy of a loving nana.”
Materials including mud, wood, and bouclé textiles offset stainless steel and marble surfaces to further amplify warmth, while a mix of traditional, modern, and contemporary furnishings and objets d’art ignite a dialogue of design influences. References reminiscent of pre-Hispanic pictographic documents of Mexica origin-spheres, tabs, and circular perforations subtly integrate into the French architecture as well.
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