The New Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai Is Already A Go-To Vacation Spot For Celebs
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When I got the invite to the opening weekend of Mexico’s newest luxury resort, The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai in Playa del Carmen, I couldn’t RSVP fast enough. It wasn’t the first time I’d frequented an EDITION property (which is Marriott’s luxury lifestyle brand). In fact, I find myself at the Sunset Boulevard location almost weekly, as it’s a popular venue for industry events in Los Angeles. While the newest property is a far cry from bustling city life, there are a few common minimalist design details—a soothing all-white color palette, lots of limestone, and flattering lighting everywhere you go—across all of the Ian Schrager-designed properties (this time in collaboration with architecture and design firm Rockwell Group). Add in a few local elements like lush greenery and a scenic Caribbean coastline, and it’s easy to see why standard rooms are not cheap, starting at $799 a night.
My three-night stay commenced during the grand opening weekend and truly felt like adult summer camp, except instead of crafts and campfires, there were penthouse get-togethers, late-night beach concerts with sets by Mia Moretti and DJ Ruckus, and plenty of celeb sitings. After a quick 40-minute drive from the Cancun airport, we pulled up just in time for sunset. The open-air lobby immediately captured my attention with sky-high ceilings decked with green plants everywhere in sight and a quaint infinity pond that perfectly reflected the fiery sunset.