Hotel Secreto

When traveling, I like simple, understated and beautifully-designed hotels. I don’t like a “scene” and I don’t need to be fussed over. Just responded to upon request and left alone otherwise. When Ian Shrager introduced Morgan’s Hotel in New York City, it was a revelation. To find that kind of simple elegance on level of Isla Mujeres was a surprise and a true delight. The taxi pulled up in front of a beautiful, but unsigned modern building and let us out. I said “are you sure this is the Secreto?” He said yes, we walked up the steps and two women welcomed us to a simple but beautiful living room and sitting room area. Within one minute, I was in ny room, pleasantly large, simply designed with a large sitting area outside, looking out over the pool and beyond the pool to a beautiful, small private beach. The room had everything I needed, including small refrigerator and everything was perfect. Many restaurants are within walking distance and three days later, I hated to have to leave. I would not consider staying anywhere else in Cancun or Isla.