LUX February 2017

LUX - February 2017 23 Mexican Paradise Drawing on Owner and Managing Director Peter Kaiser’s 55 years of experience as an International Hotelier, Hotel Hacienda los Laureles-SPA is a glorious establishment in the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico. A stay at the Hotel Hacienda los Laureles-SPA is a good reason to visit this stunning town, the Pyramid MONTE ALBAN and MITLA, build by the Zapotecs before Christiana time, and the colonial City a jewel in the south of Mexico, a city with 450 or more years of post-Colombian and Spanish history and more than 3,000 years of pre-Columbian history, well preserved palaces and magnificent baroque churches. The lifestyle of the region is reflected in the accommodations, some refined, some rustic, but unique in their own style. This stunning Five Star Hotel, with its 23 rooms and suites all leading onto the connecting terrace which overlook a flowering garden and the surrounding mountains, provides guests with a wonderful combination warm hospitality and exquisite architecture. There are a variety of activities accessible from the hotel, tennis, horseback riding and trips to the nearby mountains. Oaxaca’s nine-hole golf course overlooking the Sierra Madre Mountains is only 20 minutes away. (Reservations for tee-off time and transportation can be made at the hotel). The hotel is located in the old Mexican town of Oaxaca nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Juarez mountains. The hotel is just a few minutes away from the heart of the historical center of the, Spanish colonial city of Oaxaca which has been declared by UNESCO to be an important part of the world’s cultural heritage. The city is full of magnificent buildings and churches, all built with the magnificent local green quarry stone, cantera, that attest to the masterful skills of the local trades people of Oaxaca. The establishment itself has a wonderful tranquil, peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the glorious natural garden which is abundant with birds and butterflies, and even tropical birds once in a while, so guests can be assured of a relaxing break at Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles-SPA. Quiet and secluded but not too remote, the hotel is located near to the Oaxaca Mountains in an upscale residential area, but just two miles away from the center of Oaxaca, offering guests the best of both worlds. Each of the hotel’s 23 rooms and suites have all the facilities guests would expect from a Five Star Hotel. The hotel offers Deluxe Rooms, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, Junior Suites Deluxe and Master Suites. What truly sets the hotel apart is its dedication to the sustainability, with many of the facilities being eco-friendly, including recycling shower, sink, rain water and composting products to maintain the hotel’s sumptuous garden. Over the years the hotel has weathered its fair share of storms, enduring hurricanes, tremors and other natural disasters; however, the staff’s positive attitude remains and the establishment is committed to operating sustainably so as to ensure that it enhances the landscape around it rather than polluting it. The cuisine is a combination of traditional Oaxaca city, Mexican and International, well prepared and attentively served. Flavorful and intense even the most discerning palates will be tantalized and impressed by the decedent array of delicacies available from the hotel’s kitchen. Looking ahead, as Peter himself looks towards retirement the hotel shows no signs of slowing down as it seeks to continue to offer the very highest standards of service to all visitors, which will remain its ongoing focus for the foreseeable future. Company: Hotel hacienda Los Laureles/SPA Contact: Peter Kaiser Address: Hidalgo 21 San Felipe del Agua Oaxaca, Oax 68020 Mexico Email: [email protected] Telephone: 52.951.501300 Fax 52.952.501.5301 Website: hotelhaciendaloslaureles.com Hotel Hacienda los Laureles-SPA is the only officially approved five-star AAA diamond hotel in Oaxaca offering visitors the chance to experience the gener- ous hospitality and stunning surroundings of one of Mexico’s historic towns. Mexican Paradise