Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya opened its doors 18JAN, marking the brand's debut in the Mexican Caribbean. Located just over 12 kilometers north of Tulum, the 349-room resort offers restaurants, a destination spa, oceanfront pools and access to Tulum’s celebrated sights and attractions.
"We are thrilled to make Hilton’s debut in Tulum – one of Mexico’s premier destinations – with this fabulous luxury hotel," said Danny Hughes, executive vice president and president, Americas, Hilton. "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."
Upon entering the lobby, guests pass through wooden doors, engraved by local artisans, and are greeted by ocean views and an immersive art installation, a nod to ancient Mayan architecture and Tulum’s surroundings. The nature-inspired theme continues throughout the guest rooms, incorporating elements such as stone, wood and metal. The rooms hold floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, each with their own private balcony and relaxation tub or plunge pools on the ground floor rooms. Guests seeking additional space can enjoy a suite complete with a living room and adjacent dining area for up to eight people, as well as a spa-inspired master bathroom complete with a soaking tub and rainfall shower.
Dining
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya’s dining options include five restaurants as well as six bars and lounges featuring globally inspired cuisine, poolside fare and catering for meetings and events. A sample of the dining offerings at the hotel includes:
- Autor: A "sophisticated" dining experience where guests can experience a personalized culinary journey curated by Chef Jersaí Miranda.
- Maratea: Features distinct cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean Basin from southern Spain to North Africa, Greece and Turkey.
- Ukai: A sushi bar with a contemporary sushi counter committed to sustainable fishing.
- Kengai: A Teppanyaki restaurant that merges classic Japanese and Southeast Asian techniques with local ingredients and styles, whose name is inspired by the Jacaranda tree, brought to Mexico by Japanese immigrants in the 20th century.
- Cafetal: A café and market inspired by the traditional Tianguis, an economic and social gathering center in Mexican culture serving locally sourced coffee, snacks and all-day fare.
Wellness
Conrad Spa Tulum is designed with wellness in mind. Guests can enjoy a wide range of services inspired by the legends of the Mayan gods and traditional Mexican herbalism in individual treatment rooms or "casitas." Spa offerings include a menu of body rituals, a 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 the body. For guests looking for an "enlightened sense" of well-being and tranquility, the property has an in-house Shaman to perform "ancient rituals" like the purifying gratitude and sacred cenote ceremonies.
Sustainability
The resort prioritizes safeguarding Tulum’s landscape and its resources: from an environmental education curriculum to multiple rescue and relocation programs for its mangroves, wildlife, and coastal forest. The hotel promotes preservation and sustainability through its sea turtle protection program as well as waste management system and water quality monitoring projects. The sea turtle protection program reduces the impact of the hotel’s activities during the turtles’ nesting season.
Events
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya offers the destination’s first separate event center featuring 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The convention center’s modern décor features large windows giving way views of the surrounding landscape. The 9,000 square foot outdoor terrace provides dining space, and additional event spaces include a Main Ballroom, Junior Ballroom and three meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 2,500 people.
For more information, visit Conrad's web site.
