# Sublime Beachside Retreats Hotel Encanto is a Minimalist Take on a Mexican Design Aesthetic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-encanto-mexico References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/hotel-encanto-by-miguel-a-ngel-aragona-s-a-marvel-of-sustainability) & [aragones.mx](http://aragones.com.mx/hotel-encanto) Located in the heart of sunny Acapulco, [Hotel Encanto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-san-cristobal) by Mexican architect Miguel Ángel Aragonés is a [minimalist and serene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa) translation of the region's ornate and vivid architecture. The sublime hotel is structured to resemble a labyrinth and boasts [stunning ocean views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylos-hotel) along with outdoor pools and lounging areas that are almost more impressive than its private lodgings. Using 'few resources, simple materials and local labor, Hotel Encanto proves that one can obtain impressive architectural results even with the most limited of means'. The monumental structure boasts narrow hallways that are offset against vast and open spaces and high ceiling details. This building captures a constant play of light and shadow and provides its inhabitants with vivid views of its surrounding beach landscape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Architecture:** Embracing simplicity and using limited resources to create impressive architectural results. - **Local Labor Utilization:** Leveraging local workforce to build structures with limited means. - **Labyrinth Design:** Adopting maze-like layouts to create unique and captivating spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Implementing minimalist designs and local labor to create serene and impressive hotel experiences. - **Architecture:** Exploring minimalist approaches to architecture using limited resources and local labor. - **Tourism:** Designing labyrinth-style attractions that offer unique and captivating experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md) - [Brutalist Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-mexican-hotel.md) - [Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-de-agua.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Relaxed Luxurious Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riviera-maya-edition.md) - [Revitalized Retro Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel.md) - [Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xique-boutique-hotel.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md)