Hotel Rodavento
Fruit of the forest
Mexican wilderness
Hotel Rodavento in Valle de Bravo is a wood-and-steel architectural symphony in a 55-acre forest, home to a glittering lake and swimming pool, rolling hills and an outdoorsy activities centre. Nature-lovers will come over all Wordsworthian here, thanks to the magnificent Mexican scenery; a serene spa, dazzling restaurant and adventurous treehouse casitas add manmade flourishes to the mix, too. Little Smiths won’t ever want to leave, either, thanks to the brilliant kids club and its alfresco expeditions, pizza-making sessions and am-dram theatre productions.
Facilities
Habitaciones
36, including eight suites.
Checkout
1pm, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 4pm. Guests arriving early can store luggage and use the hotel’s facilities.
Más detalles
Rates usually exclude breakfast (MXN$300 daily for the full breakfast buffet, including hot options such as eggs, chilaquiles, quesadillas, beans, sausage and bacon). You can also add on à la carte options.
Also
The hotel’s gorgeous landscaping garnered a gong from the Architectural Digest in 2005.
Acceso gratis a internet
Lavandería
Piscina
Restaurante en el hotel
Servicio de habitaciones
Spa
At the Hotel
Scenic forest (55 acres and counting) with a lake; activities centre; kids club; free WiFi throughout. In rooms: Nespresso machine, working fireplace, free bottled water, Rodavento bath products. Each room has a private terrace with forest views.
Our Favourite Rooms
Play Tarzan and Jane in the King Lofts, which have a clawfoot bath tub and a porch with prime treetop vistas. If you have more modern sensibilities, opt for a Forest Suite and eye up the sleek contemporary decor.
Poolside
There are two tranquil outdoor swimming pools, one for families and one for adults only.
Spa
Prepare to be spoiled rotten in the hotel’s peaceful riverside spa: tempting treatments include the Lomi-Juma massage and the 80-minute Rodavento massage.
Packing Tips
Bring kit that’s fit for active adventures – there’s no standing on ceremony in these picturesque parts.
Niños
Little Smiths of all ages are very welcome. Babysitting can be arranged with a week’s notice (MXN$200 an hour).
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
The usual rules apply: out by the lake when it’s warm; inside by the windows if it’s not.
Código de vestimenta
Cool camper: pack clothes you can comfortably zip-line across a lake in.
Hotel Restaurant
La Cocina de Rodavento is a majestic, lofty-ceilinged, lake-surveying setting for meals. Expect fresh, flavour-packed dishes inspired by the local region and featuring fish a-go-go; don’t miss the pistachio mole or the blackened artichoke.
Last Orders
Hotel Rodavento has a pleasingly relaxed approach to timings: breakfast is served until 1pm, lunch till 6pm and dinner til 11pm.
Room Service
The full restaurant menu is available from 7am until 11pm, with options tailored to tots, too.
Planes
Mexico City Airport is the main international hub, 150 kilometres away (a two-hour drive). Or, fly into smaller Toluca Airport, an hour away by car. Smith24 will happily sort your flights.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
How long have you got? Hotel Rodavento’s on-site activities include zip-lining, archery, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling and fishing (and naturally the chef will cook your catch for you, once you’ve got it back to boutique basecamp). For quieter moments, hit the spa, pool or hot tub. Admire winged beauties at the Monarch Butterfly Reserve – the hotel will organise your trip. Ask the concierge to arrange a sailing expedition on Lake Avándaro; they know all the best tour operators. Defy gravity by going paragliding in Valle, which is a hot spot for the sport. Go hiking to Cascadas Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil Waterfall); the concierge can give you the requisite directions and tips.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
