For anyone thinking that the hotel Basico is about plain and bare design, think again. Themed around basic concepts with a strong local identity, the Basico hotel challenges preconceived notions of what a design hotel should be, glamorous and style-savvy. Here, popular culture is celebrated in a hip, cool and ultimately entertaining fashion.
Located only steps from the ocean, off 5th Avenue amid the bustling center of Playa del Carmen, Basico opens its doors to a fashionable crowd with 15 rooms distributed over four floors.
White concrete walls, tile floors made in a nearby factory, and intentionally exposed plumbing and electrical ducts create the design foundation in these spaces. Surprising are the floating beds and the details below and above them. For example, a white Polaroid camera sits above the bed, waiting to capture special moments, while cameras that survey water conditions stream video straight into the rooms vía the plasma screen TV.
The open kitchen allows guests to choose their fish and side dishes, which are then grilled in a casual atmosphere. A gigantic leafy tree offers shade and shelter for long, lazy lunches.
The top floor hosts the Azotea Bar and pool area. Two petroleum tanks serve as pools, offering superb views of the Caribbean Sea. Customized truck fronts serve as cabanas with built-in mattresses, while the remaining area is decorated with sporadically placed chairs and hammocks. In the steamy evenings, guests enjoy the sea breeze accompanied by the sounds of local DJs, a marimba and the projection of tropical films on the surrounding walls.
Basico, a respectful yet original ode to Mexico´s popular culture, will appeal to youthful national and foreign guests alike.
Consider This ...
Playa del Carmen is an exciting beach destination where everything happens on Fifth Avenue. Basico is perfectly located on this bustling street, allowing you to partake in the action, watch from your guest room or simply remain above it all by lounging at the stylish rooftop bar.
You´ll Especially Love
The creativity of it all! It´s great fun just to see how so many recycled materials were used to create such a unique venue. Photo ops abound!
You May Want To Know
Basico´s great location and stylish rooftop terrace make it a hot spot on Playa del Carmen´s fifth avenue. Plan to stay out or up late. Quiet early evenings are not really the norm here.
What´s Fabulous Here
The location, the very plush beds, the funky rooftop bar and the complimentary tricycles you can ride to the beach. If you tire out, Basico also has an interesting collection of indy movies that make for a great night in.
Who It Would Appeal To
The young, the young at heart, the adventurous, the trendy, the curious and the ever-passionate design buff!
Guest Comments
"...we were both very impressed with Condesa DF and Basico. The staff were fantastic and really made us feel very welcome. The hospitality was as good as I´ve had anywhere. I´d definitely return to both hotels. The locations of these hotels were also excellent. The Condesa neighbourhood suited us well with it´s proximity to many local restaurants as well as the parks. Basico was ideally located in the centre of the most vibrant part of Playa Del Carmen and the manager gave us all the local information we needed... I´d recommend both these places to anyone - especially the young and hip!"
—C. Longden, UK. May, 2008.
"We had a fantastic time in Basico. The hotel is gorgeous and the staff extremely kind and helpful..."
—V. Bodmer, USA. March, 2008.
"...We had an amazing time. The staff are incredible, Vivian and the rest of the front desk team went above and beyond to take care of us and make sure we had a great time. Your bar staff were amazing, they all seem to really understand the meaning of "service". Nothing was too much to ask, but we rarely had to ask for anything, they all seemed to know exactly when we needed a refill or something to snack on. It was truly a wonderful experience."
—J.Bowman, Ontario, Canada - March 2007
Press Comments
"A new boutique hotel in Playa del Carmen puts a distinctly Mexican twist on the global standard."
–Surface - August. 2006
"The Mayan Riviera, below Cancun on the Yucatan´s Caribbean coast, is securing its stature as Mexico´s most fashionable getaway. The Básico, sister hotel to the neighboring Deseo and to Mexico City´s stylish Hotel Habita, has opened its doors in Playa del Carmen."
–Conde Nast Traveler - Dec. 2005
"Five Best: Mexican Boutique Hotels"
—The Independent - Sept. 2005
"The Hotel Basico in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is made from materials recycled from public schools, cantinas and ´50s-era oil refineries. It looks a bit like a container ship and has a gutsy raw appeal."
- The World´s Coolest Hotel Rooms by Bil Takos - July 2008 |
Amenities:
• 15 accommodations
• Beach nearby
• Swimming pool
• Rooftop terrace and bar
• Snorkel equipment
• Bicycles
• Beach club
• DJ
Connectivity:
Complimentary wireless Internet is available in all hotel areas.
Wine & Dine:
El PATIO
Located on the first-floor patio, guests can enjoy traditional family recipes of fresh local seafood accompanied by handmade tortillas prepared by chefs from the Mexican Gulf region.
At Basico, your room keys will be handed over by the bartender, along with any of your favorite Latin cocktails. By day, however, the reception bar operates as a typical “juguería” (juice bar).
Directions:
50 minutes from Cancun International Airport, one hour from the Mayan archeological zones of Tulum, two hours from Chichen-Itza, Coba, three hours from Uxmal, which may be visited by car.
General Manager:
Lic. Alejandro Rueda
Calle 10 entre 5ta Avenida y 10 Norte
Centro
Playa del Carmen , Quintana Roo
77710
basico@mexicoboutiquehotels.com
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