An Artisanal Mezcal Maker Opens an Intoxicatingly Spare Hotel in Oaxaca
Converted from a 17th-century residence, Hotel Sin Nombre eschews branding and embellishments for a down-to-earth experience.
Converted from a 17th-century residence, Hotel Sin Nombre eschews branding and embellishments for a down-to-earth experience.
In Oaxaca, even the most contemporary settings are imbued with an intoxicating, old-world spirit. Boasting a rich arts and crafts scene and preserved colonial architecture, the vibrant capital of the eponymous Mexican state is particularly adept at melding past and present. One intriguing example is the 22-room newcomer Hotel Sin Nombre, conveniently situated close to the shady Zócalo, the main square, and the commanding Neoclassical cathedral.
Hotel Sin Nombre’s historic 17th-century facade hints at the minimalist interiors beyond.
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Taking the place of a rehabbed 17th-century dwelling, Hotel Sin Nombre—which translates to "Hotel With No Name"—is a collaboration between local artist and California transplant Elliott Coon and Portuguese architect João Boto Caeiro. Although the boutique address opened its doors in early March, just as COVID-19 was beginning to wreak havoc, Coon didn’t feel thwarted.
A piano and chandelier glamorously offset an abundance of local wood.
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A glass roof, columns, and 20th-century ironwork help create a subtly dramatic backdrop for the central, stone-floored courtyard below.
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