Rosas Y Xocolate, Merida

Made up of two colonial mansions, the romantic Rosas y Xocolate occupies a prime location on the prestigious Avenue Paseo Montejo just on the edge of the city centre. The most upscale hotel within the city, described as ‘haute-pueblo’, this charming boutique property perfectly combines historic furnishings with modern amenities. The 14 rooms feature 12-foot-high ceilings; large bathrooms with walk-in showers and open-sky bathtubs; and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. Suites have a view of Paseo Montejo from their terraces. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool, fitness centre and a spa that, in keeping with the area’s ancient cultural links to cocoa, specialises in chocolate-based treatments and massages. The onsite restaurant serves Mexican fusion dishes and is considered one of the best places to eat in town.