MIAMI—Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, will undergo a $40-million expansion, scheduled for completion in January 2015.
The expansion will include an Essence Section featuring 64 suites and The Fives Plaza with three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop and a gym.
“Our decision to expand was a direct response to an increasing demand for one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, personalized service and unique experiences,” stated Mandy Chomat, VP of sales & marketing for Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive worldwide representatives for Azul Hotels.
Azul Fives Hotel’s Essence Section will encompass 64 contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom Essence Suites, including Essence Swim-Up Suites and Essence Sky Suites with private rooftops featuring daybeds, hot tubs and barbeques. The newly expanded area will also offer two of its own pools with swim-up suite access.
At 13,000 sq. ft., The Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will introduce three new a la carte restaurants: Koh Thai (wok cuisine), Oka Sushi (Japanese cuisine) and La Brasserie (French bistro cuisine), plus two new bars: Nineteen Ten Mexican Cantina and The Gin Bar. Additionally, a new coffee shop, Kafeina, and a state-of-the-art gym will debut.