Casa Velas started the year off on the right foot. In addition to being recognized as the most romantic Puerto Vallarta hotel by TripAdvisor®, this month it became the only property in Puerto Vallarta to form part of the Small Luxury Hotels and receive Four Stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.

Excellent service and the quality of its amenities and design make this boutique hotel a hidden jewel in Puerto Vallarta, immersed within the Marina Vallarta golf course and surrounded by exotic tropical greenery.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a consortium of small hotels that offer unique luxury experiences. It features over 500 hotels in 80 countries on its list, all with one word in common: excellence.

SLH highlighted the hotel’s three dining venues: The Ocean Club, the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail at sunset; Restaurant Emiliano, a gourmet Mexican restaurant and recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award; and the Aqua Bar, offering a range of beverages for in-pool refreshment.

The Forbes Travel Guide awarded the hotel Four Stars, making it the only boutique hotel in the Mexican Pacific with this distinction. The guide recognizes luxury, facilities and services of hotels, spas and restaurants. To put the achievement into perspective, Casa Velas is now named among ultra-luxe properties such as the St. Regis in Florence, the Bulgari Hotel in London and the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal in Paris.

Casa Velas is a boutique hotel for adults only, creating an ambiance of peace and tranquility. Its Luxury All-Inclusive Plan offers the highest-quality food and beverages, nightly activities such as casino and mariachi nights, a handbag bar and pillow menu to allow guests to select the pillows of their choice.

To learn more about the hotel, visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.