Buzz: St. Regis Mexico City is High-Design Heaven

St. Regis is bringing its luxury touch to Mexico's D.F. with a swanky new hotel designed by Cesar Pelli and Associates.* A cool exterior paired with bold colors "and a nod to traditional Mexican craftsmanship" on the inside (to quote Travel + Leisure's shout-out to this 31-storey masterpiece in its October 08 issue) means one of the most sought-after hotels in the capital when it opens in March 09 on the iconic Reforma boulevard. The revered brand is promising the "most luxurious accommodations" with the opening of the St. Regis Mexico City-- with staggering views and butler service, of course. Along with the new St. Regis Punta Mita, this is the brand's first foray into Latin America.

*Architect Cesar Pelli is renowned worldwide for buildings like the Torre de Cristal in Barcelona and the International Finance Center in Hong Kong.