Cult Modern

We’re half way through winter in the Upper-Midwest and just recently returned to temperatures that don’t begin with a minus in front of them, and I’m beginning to get a little cabin fever. One of the telltale signs of this ungodly condition is the volume of warm weather vacation searches that I’m starting to see appear in my web browser history. So all of this got me thinking about where can a modernist like myself go to enjoy a little sun and fun in the pleasant surroundings of a modern aesthetic.

What I’ve found is that the popularity of the modern design movement hasn’t gone unnoticed among the good people of the hospitality industry. As many new modern styled hotels are cropping up around the sun drenched regions of the world, many more of the old ones are renovating their facilities to offer a simpler more sophisticated design aesthetic. So I’ve decided to feature a couple that have caught my attention over the next few weeks.

The first Hotel that caught my eye was Clarum 101. Located in Guadalajara, Mexico this posh boutique hotel positions itself as an urban retreat that offers visitors access to the city’s cultural hub. based on a couple of inquires on room rates during peak vacation season I was surprised to find that the rooms were fairly reasonable when compared with hotels of this level of style in the U.S.. However, Clarum 101 claims that beyond their refined architecture and modern furnishings it is their superior customer service that makes staying there so remarkable. If you’re looking for a cultural experience and less concerned with surf and sand than this just might be the perfect location for a modern getaway for a couple looking to drink in Mexico’s second largest city.