We marveled at the Palace of Cortez across the street as we made our way to our hotel. We took a few steps inside, stopped and smiled. The plush greenery perfectly accented the clean white lines of these early 1900 colonial homes that were beautifully converted into rooms. It was modern yet nostalgic and as laid back as it was luxurious\u2026 just our vibe. I high fived my husband but little did I know that the best was yet to come. The staff \u2013 and I mean without exception \u2013 every single person we passed or had the pleasure of meeting treated us like family. You hear this a lot, but I really mean it; this kind of genuine warmth cannot be taught or rehearsed. We really felt at home before we even got to our room, which was immaculate, understated and inviting. We loved the sleek and simplistic hues of muted black, gray and white\u2026just our style.<\/p>
Our relaxation regime went like this: magical massages followed by poolside Mojitos and some damn good Ceviche, Ribeye Tacos and Truffle Fries. An unexpected nap somehow worked its way in, too. For those who struggle with nodding off during the day like us, let me tell you that the celebrity massage followed by a signature cocktail (or two) is a guaranteed ticket to Napville. And that ultra thick mattress definitely helped!<\/p>
We kind of floated downstairs for dinner and found that the place had undergone a magical transformation. The rustic, cozy garden was now flickering with countless candles and lights and they had somehow managed to rope the moon so it hovered just over the pool. I\u2019m not a sap but it was undeniably romantic and yet another unexpected delight. Dinner was a beautiful fusion of flavors that had us sharing and tasting everything. Extra shout out to those pork ribs in a plumb sauce!<\/p>
As the moon waxed, the crowd grew livelier and place transformed yet again as the DJ began spinning tunes. We chose a cozy couch near the pool for one last nightcap, a Carajillo, and some seriously good people watching.<\/p>
The next morning we rushed down for breakfast like teenagers for the House\u2019s Chiliquiles, which were so good I really considered licking the plate. As we replayed our most perfect getaway, I couldn\u2019t help but notice that my husband\u2019s eyes were smiling. I suddenly felt protective of this place, like J, for fear that sharing it with the world would somehow ruin its perfection. So please don\u2019t go shouting from the rooftops because we promise once you experience Las Casas Boutique Hotel, House Restaurante & The White Spa, you\u2019ll want to keep it hidden, too.<\/p>
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