The Ritz-Carlton Comes to Mexico City

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts. The hotel marks a significant milestone for Ritz-Carlton development in the Caribbean and Latin America, representing its entree into one of the region’s most prominent capital cities.

«We are thrilled to collaborate with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts to expand our presence in the Caribbean andLatin America, particularly in Mexico City – an epicenter of commerce and culture,» said Herve Humler, president and chief operations officer for The Ritz-Carlton. «Mexico remains one of the largest and most important international markets for our company, and we are confident that our legendary Ritz-Carlton service and culture is a perfect match for this vibrant, exciting destination.»

The hotel will be part of the Chapultepec Uno mixed use project, prominently located at the intersection of Avenida Reforma and Circuito Interior in the heart of the city’s financial center. Once completed, the stunning structure will include 58 floors and 1.1 million square feet of space, rendering it one of the tallest buildings in the city. KMD Architects and Taller GLOBAL are leading the design and architectural efforts for the project.

The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will occupy floors 36-47 of the building, featuring unobstructed views of Chapultepec Park. The hotel will include signature Ritz-Carlton luxury services and amenities including a Club Lounge and spa. «Mexico City is the country’s economic, industrial and cultural center,» said Jaime Fasja, chief executive officer of Thor Urbana Capital. «We are so proud to be a part of this extraordinary project that we know will bring a new level of luxury hospitality to the city.»