A landmark luxury hotel along Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma is getting a dramatic new look. The St. Regis Mexico City is nearing completion of a sweeping renovation that reimagines its guest rooms, suites and public spaces through a distinctly Mexican lens. Led by Kalā Design Group, the transformation draws inspiration from the country’s geology, ancient civilizations, craftsmanship and contemporary creative culture.

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What travelers should know

• Location: The St. Regis Mexico City is located along Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.
• Renovation: Work began in 2025 and is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
• Rooms: The hotel has 189 guest rooms and suites.
• What’s changing: The renovation includes the reception lobby, guest-room elevator lobbies, guest rooms and suites.
• Amenities: Guests have access to multiple restaurants and bars, The St. Regis Spa, event spaces and St. Regis Butler Service.

“This renovation is a conscious reinterpretation of a hotel that has always set the standard for luxury in Mexico City,” says Rodrigo Rizzi, general manager of The St. Regis Mexico City. “We wanted to elevate the design and the experience while staying true to what makes this property unique, deepening the emotional connection our guests feel with the destination.”

The St. Regis Mexico City renovation takes inspiration from Mexico

At the center of the renovation is a design concept Kalā Design Group calls “The Layered Soul of Mexico.”

Rather than simply giving the hotel a more contemporary aesthetic, designers looked to Mexico’s landscape, history and cultural traditions to shape everything from colors and materials to lighting and textiles.

Bronze light fixtures reference the metalworking traditions of the Purépecha people of Michoacán, while jade accents nod to the stone’s ceremonial importance in ancient Maya culture. Rich cacao tones reference the seed’s history with the Olmec civilization.

Throughout the renovated spaces, guests will also find stone and marble finishes, wood paneling and hand-woven textiles developed with local artisans and manufacturers.

The resulting palette layers deep greens, warm cacao hues and dark mineral tones designed to evoke Mexico’s vegetation, earth and golden light.

All furniture created for the renovated spaces was custom-designed specifically for the hotel.

A new look for the hotel’s reception

Located on the third floor, The St. Regis Mexico City’s redesigned reception area has been conceived more like an elegant residential living room than a traditional hotel lobby.

The reception desk has been relocated so guests see it immediately after exiting the elevators. Instead of one conventional front desk, three seated reception stations provide a more personalized arrival experience, with sculptural glass screens creating privacy around each station.

Two massive floor-to-ceiling translucent screens are among the space’s most distinctive new design elements. During the day, they filter natural light across the atrium. At night, they illuminate to create a lantern-like effect.

Bronze and copper suspended lighting installations take additional inspiration from the golden sunsets of the Valley of Mexico.

The St. Regis Library remains part of the lobby, along with the brand’s signature Champagne Sabrage ritual. Existing geological stone sculptures have also been preserved as a connection to Mexico’s natural history.

Mexican craftsmanship takes center stage

The Mexico-inspired details continue into the guest-room elevator lobbies, which have been redesigned as intimate residential-style foyers.

A custom jade-inspired installation serves as the focal point, referencing jade’s association with life, renewal and harmony in Mesoamerican culture.

Botanical-inspired carpeting, bronze furnishings with carved floral motifs and sculptural ceiling installations continue the interplay between nature and craftsmanship.

Inside the redesigned guest rooms and suites

The hotel’s 189 guest rooms and suites have been redesigned as sophisticated urban retreats above the energy of Mexico City.

Curved sofas, sculptural tables and botanical carpeting soften the interiors, while new marble flooring continues the project’s celebration of Mexican stone. Designers preserved the rooms’ original headboard composition as a connection to the hotel’s previous design.

One of our favorite details? The lighting.

Custom pendant lights were inspired by the expressive jewelry of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Slender bronze forms surround suspended jade elements, creating a subtle interpretation of her recognizable statement necklaces.

Kalā Design Group is also working with a local artisan to create hand-embroidered botanical cushions intended to feel more like collectible textile art than standard hotel accessories.

Technology received an upgrade, too. Guest rooms now feature automated lighting, blinds and climate controls. Updated marble bathrooms include rainfall showers and heated floors.

Even the minibar gets the luxury treatment. A custom St. Regis Cart with a curved silhouette and bronze detailing transforms the traditional in-room refreshment station into a piece of residential-style furniture.

More to experience at The St. Regis Mexico City

The renovation complements an already extensive collection of dining, wellness and hospitality experiences at the hotel.

Dining options include Diana Restaurant, King Cole Bar, La Table Krug, Caroline’s 400, Nusr-Et, Animal and Sushi Tatsugoro.

The St. Regis Spa offers treatments accompanied by panoramic views of Mexico City, while the hotel also features meeting and event spaces for everything from corporate gatherings to social celebrations.

Guests also have access to the brand’s signature St. Regis Butler Service.

For travelers planning a Mexico City escape, the renovation gives an already established luxury address a compelling new reason to visit. Rather than divorcing the property from its surroundings, the redesign brings Mexico further inside, weaving references to its landscapes, materials, artistic traditions and history throughout the guest experience.

To learn more, visit The St. Regis Mexico City website.