Dezeen promotion: The celebrated Lodge of The 12 months title at AHEAD Americas 2021 has been awarded to One & Solely Mandarina, a luxurious resort in Mexico that straddles a sandy seashore and dense jungle.
This yr’s version of the AHEAD Americas awards celebrates distinctive hospitality initiatives which have launched, opened, or reopened throughout the continent between November 2019 and February 2021.
Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the winners had been introduced by way of a digital ceremony that happened on 12 November on AHEAD’s web site.
One & Solely Mandarina was essentially the most triumphant venture, successful the Resort Lodge and Landscaping and Out of doors Areas classes, in addition to the much-sought-after Lodge of the 12 months award.
Hidden amongst the densely forested cliffsides of Mexico’s Sierra del Vallejo mountain vary, the lodge is made up of a collection of lavish villas and treehouse-style suites that look out onto the golden sands of the Riviera Nayarit shoreline.
Every of its rooms is decked out with locally-sourced pure supplies and comes with a secluded terrace that is surrounded by lush greenery.
AHEAD judges had been blown away by its location, and commented that arriving on the lodge “feels such as you’ve been transported to a different place the place you could be rejuvenated”.
Mexico is residence to different successful initiatives such because the Paradero Todos Santos lodge, which got here in first place within the Spa and Wellness class for its providing of historical Mexican therapeutic remedies and water-based therapies.
The Guestrooms and Visible Identification awards had been additionally given to Círculo Mexicano, whose 25 minimalist rooms had been praised by the judging panel for exhibiting “magnificence and ease” while nonetheless being heat and alluring.
The Maker Lodge in Hudson, New York gained the Foyer and Public Areas award for its “fantastically curated” array of artworks and ornaments made by native craftspeople.
Different winners embody Camp Sarika by Amangiri, which scooped the Lodges, Cabins and Tented Camps award.
Located amid the craggy, rust-coloured cliffs of the Utah desert, the location has 10 visitor pavilions – every with their very own pool – which AHEAD judges described as offering “pure camp luxurious”.
Coming high of the Lodge Conversion class was Lyle, which occupies an artwork deco residence block in Washington DC, whereas the Lodge New Construct award went to The GoodTime Lodge in Miami, which got here out of a collaboration between esteemed musician Pharrell Williams and entrepreneur David Grutman.
To see the total listing of winners from AHEAD Americas 2021 and study extra concerning the awards scheme, go to the AHEAD web site.
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