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The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The brand’s first property in the region, the 182-room Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai offers a luxurious escape on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula across three main structures that nod to local cenotes. The resort sits within a 620-acre nature reserve, occupying less than 10 percent of the land for minimal ecological impact. Rendered in the brand’s signature neutral palette, guestrooms are complemented by slatted wood paneling and materials showcasing regional embroidery and patterning techniques.
Architecture Firm: Edmonds International, Mexico City | Design Firm: Ian Schrager Company, in collaboration with Rockwell Group, New York | Operator: Marriott | Owner: ALHEL
Photo by Nikolas Koenig