Hotel Cartesiano, Puebla, Mexico
This historic city has long been esteemed for its rich history and colonial architecture but until now has been lacking in equally charming places to stay. That changed in November with the opening of Hotel Cartesiano, with 78 rooms and suites in three 18th-century buildings a stone’s throw from the main city square and many historical sites. The design is woven with contemporary Mexican art and arresting architectural elements like sections of beautifully decayed original brickwork.