winner luxury/upscale hotel hotel escondido Puerto Escondido, Mexico Photography by Undine Pröhl 1 1. Locally sourced palm leaves thatch the roofs of Hotel Escondido's 16 bungalows, which have private terraces and plunge pools. 136 2. Guestrooms take advantage of cross ventilation with sliding doors on both sides, and reclaimed Perota wood makes up the flooring, furniture, and blinds. June 2014 hospitalitydesign.com 3. An aquatic garden in the center of the common areas nods to the hotel's botanical garden surroundings.http://www.hospitalitydesign.com