Cigno Hotel

This beautiful boutique hotel can be found in the center of Mérida, just 15 minutes from the city´s international airport and a couple of blocks walking to the iconic yellow Ermita Church.

The Yucatan´s capital city is known for its colonial-era buildings, old henequin haciendas and the grand Paseo de Montejo Avenue.

Set in a restored historic building, Cigno Hotel boasts high ceilings, original flooring, and exterior blue façades from a bygone era. Aquamarine blue and patterned tiles, decorative cornices, and arch forms run throughout the property, bringing together a classic design and the hotel´s modern comforts.

Ten tastefully appointed guest rooms continue the charming blue tile floors, finished with handcrafted furniture, textiles in monochrome shades, and decorative details that celebrate the region´s artisan craftsmanship. Room options include King or two Queen beds, some with a private terrace, traditional Yucatecan hammocks, an outdoor bathtub, and a relaxing private Jazuzzi.

Cigno offers guests a refreshing rooftop swimming pool and outside lounge area, framed by a large mural crafted from square tiles. The indoor bar feels fresh and stylish with white walls, rattan woven bar chairs, hanging spherical lights, and earthy ceramics. There is also a sophisticated lobby and cowork area, fixed with a marble top table and wooden shelves adorned with books and ceramics.

Hotel Cigno manage eco-friendly initiatives that significantly reduce waste and promote sustainability. The hotel has replaced plastic bags with biodegradable paper bags and uses cloth napkins in the restaurant. Water bottles in the rooms are glass and refilled daily, eliminating the need for plastic. No straws are used, and coffee capsules from the rooms are sent to local recycling centers. Some glass bottles are reused as vases or for homemade preparations, while others are sent to a recycling center. Room amenities are provided in bulk to minimize soap and packaging waste, and towels are only changed upon guest request.

In addition, cardboard and cans are collected and donated to an individual who sells them by weight, and old printing paper is recycled into notepads for staff use. Organic waste from the kitchen is composted for the hotel’s plants and garden, and used coffee grounds from the restaurant are also turned into compost. Used oil is collected and sold to a recycling company, and room amenities made from honey are purchased in bulk from a local supplier. Burnt-out light bulbs are delivered to government institutions for recycling, and the restaurant creatively uses leftover fruits or liquors for garnishes and preparations.