Walk into one of their properties in Mexico City and you’ll feel it immediately. Círculo Mexicano doesn’t just sit in a historic building it breathes history while pulling you into the present with clean, modern lines. Downtown Mexico takes it further, mixing colonial elegance with industrial grit, wrapped in a bohemian vibe that makes you want to linger. Instead of shielding guests from the outside world, these hotels draw them into it, making the city itself part of the stay.

On the Pacific coast, things get even more interesting. Hotel Humano puts you right between the jungle and the ocean, where nights spill into mornings with no shortage of energy. Hotel Escondido, tucked away in Oaxaca, is for those who want privacy with a touch of luxury private pools in rustic cabins, waves crashing just beyond. Then there’s Hotel Terrestre, a brutalist-inspired escape where the architecture itself feels like part of the landscape. These aren’t resorts where you check out mentally; they’re places that make you lean in and actually feel present.

Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha knew that good design wasn’t enough. People don’t just remember the furniture; they remember the energy of a place. That’s why their hotels double as social hubs. Locals come to eat, drink, and hang out alongside travelers. Conversations spill across tables, and suddenly the line between guest and city resident disappears. It’s this blend of design and community that turned Grupo Habita into more than just a hotel group it became a cultural brand.

What started as an experiment has become a blueprint for modern boutique hotels. By refusing to play it safe, Couturier and Micha created a portfolio that redefined what hospitality can mean. It’s not about sterile comfort or flashy excess it’s about making each property a living, breathing reflection of its environment. After 25 years, Grupo Habita continues to remind us that a hotel stay doesn’t have to be forgettable. It can be a story worth telling.