The 12 Most Jaw-Dropping Hotel Entrances in the World

Andaz Mayakoba Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

This exotic resort town in the eastern portion of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula offers white-sand beaches and scenic ruins—but step one foot in the lobby of the Andaz Mayakoba and you’ll be in for a jaw-dropping sight. Designed by renowned architect and Costa Rican native Ronald Zürcher, the lobby is draped with striking sculptural beams and features an open plan with a large, circular lake-like feature and oculus (a circular opening in the center of a dome). This body of water is meant to reflect the region’s ancient cenotes—mystical underground reservoirs—and the oculus symbolizes the stars and sky. Be careful; you might get so lost in the beauty that you forget about the stunning room awaiting you upstairs! And don’t miss this incredible island just off the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula—it’s one of the top 30 island escapes around the world.

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