With a long family history and deep-rooted tradition, Mexico Grand Hotels is home to five-star, four diamond resorts complete with breathtaking locations and panoramic views in Los Cabos. The four properties under their banner are Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences; The Residences at Hacienda Encantada;  Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, and Vista Encantada  Spa Resort and Residences. Every hotel’s detail and decoration is carefully hand-selected by the brand’s interior designer, Lourdes Macias. In an exclusive interview, Macias shares her creative process and how Mexico’s history and culture provide inspiration and serve as canvas for the hotels.

Each Mexico Grand Hotel property offers guests a “home away from home” experience.

 Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences – a luxurious hacienda-style resort boasting an exclusive hilltop setting with private beach and panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez;

The Residences at Hacienda Encantada – one to four bedroom villas tucked in the Baja cliffs featuring luxury amenities including private pools, personal chef and butler for a private retreat;

Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, – nautical-themed resort located in the heart of the lively marina district of downtown Cabo San Lucas

Vista Encantada Spa Resort and Residences – opening in June 2019, which features 36 luxurious suites with individual plunge pools tucked into a striking hillside overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

Mexico Grand Hotel’s Interior Designer, Lourdes Macias

HOMBRE: How would you describe the process when designing a hotel?
Lourdes Macias: It depends on the project I’m assigned and the architecture and time period I’m using as inspiration, either if it’s minimalist, contemporary, modern, etc. For Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, since the design is inspired by Mexican Haciendas of the early  19^th century Porfiriato era, I started by looking at books, magazines, and any other pertinent documents that could give me more information on the furniture, paintings, rugs and design elements being used in this time period. I then have to search for all the materials and furnishings to make sure they still exist and I can incorporate them into our properties.  The furnishings, décor, and design of each room is carefully selected from local artisans from different states and regions across the country to reflect the essence of Mexican culture.

H: How are you able to remain creative and original with each project?
LM: With every project comes a great responsibility to innovate and surpass the previous project. To stay on top of the latest design trends, I always attend openings, galleries, and exhibitions, so I can keep up to date with what other hospitality groups are doing and the latest trends and innovations at an international level. I always attend trade shows and exhibitions showcasing Mexican artisans to know what they are working on, their newest works of art and trends to find a ways I can incorporate them into my designs and our properties.

H: How do you select the materials you will use in the hotels, including textiles, furniture, and other decorations?
LM: When I design a hotel, I always incorporate works for art, furniture and materials that will transport our guests to a specific time period and that will work with the theme we’re trying to evoke.

H: Can you give examples of how you incorporate details from the different regions of Mexico onto your interior design?
LM: Design details at Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences include talavera pottery from Puebla; handmade ceramic wall decorations from Jalisco; hand embroidered traditional garments, tablecloths and wool rugs made by indigenous women from Oaxaca; gold and silver leaf covered frames and mirrors from Jalisco; iron chandeliers, lamps and bed frames; hand-painted ceramic plates from Guanajuato; among many more details.

H: What is your favorite part when designing a hotel?
LM: I really enjoy every stage of a project, but I love the first stage when you are first assigned the project and envision the design and outcome.

H: Where do you find the inspiration?
LM: Your mind begins to wander, when you are walking around the space and envisioning your designs and the impact they will have in creating a memorable experience to guests.

H: Can you share more details on Mexico Grand Hotel’s newest property Vista Encantada? 
LM: Vista Encantada is Mexico Grand Hotel’s newest luxury boutique property opening in June 2019. Vista Encantada’s 36 modern suites incorporate contemporary Mexican décor and design. For this project I drew my inspiration from paintings from renowned Mexican artists including Jesús Helguera, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and José María Velazco. Other design elements guests will see in Vista Encantada include hand-painted and hand-woven Oaxacan rugs and cushions, Mexican talavera, pottery and more!