Swell是一家以沖浪和生活度假為主題的精品酒店，已于近日正式對(duì)外營(yíng)業(yè)。該酒店位于危地馬拉一個(gè)名為El Paredon沿海村莊內(nèi)，開業(yè)后不久便很快成為了該國(guó)家的沖浪首選地。這家擁有8間套房的酒店坐落于危地馬拉太平洋沿岸的一處未經(jīng)開發(fā)的黑色火山巖海灘上，是一個(gè)可以肆意感受波西米亞風(fēng)格的度假勝地，游客們可以在這個(gè)充滿靈性、品味獨(dú)特的高雅酒店內(nèi)度過一個(gè)悠閑的假期。

Swell is a Surf and Lifestyle boutique hotel that has recently opened its doors in El Paredon, a coastal village that has quickly become the destination of choice for surfing in Guatemala. Nestled upon the untouched volcanic black sand beach of the Guatemalan Pacific Coast, this 8-suite hotel is an inspired “barefoot boho-chic” retreat, elegantly designed for laid back travelers with discriminating taste.

▼酒店局部外觀，partial exterior view of the hotel

本項(xiàng)目由來自蒙特利爾的麥吉爾大學(xué)建筑學(xué)研究生Elan Ibghy和來自法國(guó)南部的室內(nèi)設(shè)計(jì)師Marie Bonnefond共同完成。三年前，這對(duì)夫婦來到了這片位于危地馬拉境內(nèi)的海灘，經(jīng)過一年半的設(shè)計(jì)和施工，他們終于在2018年9月完成了自己的設(shè)計(jì)夢(mèng)想。在本項(xiàng)目中，建筑師Elan Ibghy和設(shè)計(jì)師Marie Bonnefond將現(xiàn)代與鄉(xiāng)村、對(duì)比鮮明的拋光混凝土幾何形狀與當(dāng)?shù)毓に嚒⑻烊荒静募y理與多彩的危地馬拉紡織品融為了一體。豪華的熱帶花園中設(shè)有吊床和舒適的私密空間，不僅突出了天然材料，更為游客們提供了一個(gè)考慮周到的空間，營(yíng)造出一種純粹的、放松的氛圍。

Swell is the result of a collaborative work between Elan Ibghy, McGill Graduate of architecture from Montreal, and Marie Bonnefond, interior designer, originally from the south of France. This couple’s vision brought them to the beach of Guatemala three years ago, and through 1.5 years of construction, have opened the doors of their dream project in September 2018. Architect Elan Ibghy and designer Marie Bonnefond sensitively blend contemporary with rustic, contrasting polished concrete geometry with local craftsmanship, natural wood textures and colorful Guatemalan textiles. The thoughtful spaces and natural materials, animated by hammocks and cozy nooks within a luxurious tropical garden, promote pure relaxation.

▼熱帶花園和泳池套房俯視圖，top view of the tropical garden and the swim-up suites

▼熱帶花園和帶有茅草屋頂?shù)膭e墅套房俯視圖，top view of the tropical garden and the thatched roof bungalows

穿過酒店大門入口上方的當(dāng)?shù)仫L(fēng)格的茅草棕櫚屋頂，游客們便進(jìn)入了一個(gè)配有手工制作的木制沙發(fā)的現(xiàn)代風(fēng)格半室外休息區(qū)，休息區(qū)的旁邊則是一個(gè)由當(dāng)?shù)氐墓霞{卡斯特（Guanacaste）木材打造而成的極具吸引力的酒吧。Swell Nosh酒吧是一個(gè)溫馨的空間，為入住的旅客提供夜間飲品、新鮮果汁和各種美味的食物。這些由業(yè)主自己設(shè)計(jì)、當(dāng)?shù)啬窘呈止ぶ谱鞯默F(xiàn)代家具極具美學(xué)意義，在悄然間散發(fā)出現(xiàn)代且高雅的氣息。自然的紋理和異域風(fēng)情的情調(diào)氛圍營(yíng)造出一個(gè)輕松愉快的環(huán)境，為游客們創(chuàng)造了一個(gè)社交和入座空間。

The locally inspired thatched palm roof dominating the entrance of the hotel immediately leads guests to enter a stylish indoor-outdoor lounge area of handcrafted wooden sofas and swings around an inviting bar made of locally sourced Guanacaste wood. The Swell Nosh Bar nourishes the feel-good vibe with nightly drinks, fresh juices and a variety of tasty food options. The contemporary aesthetic of the furniture, designed by the owners themselves and handcrafted by a talented local carpenter, exudes a modern elegance to this main space. The natural textures and exotic touches make for a relaxed, convivial environment where guests can sit back and socialize.

▼現(xiàn)代風(fēng)格的半室外休息區(qū)，配有手工制作的木制沙發(fā)，the stylish indoor-outdoor lounge area with handcrafted wooden sofas

▼半室外休息區(qū)旁的酒吧，木材的自然紋理和異域風(fēng)情的情調(diào)氛圍營(yíng)造出一個(gè)輕松愉快的環(huán)境，the bar beside the indoor-outdoor lounge area, the natural textures of the wood and exotic touches make for a relaxed, convivial environment

▼從半室外休息區(qū)看泳池區(qū)，viewing the swimming pool from the indoor-outdoor lounge area

熱帶花園和舒適的開放式休息區(qū)之間設(shè)有一個(gè)令人印象深刻的綠松石藍(lán)色的游泳池，長(zhǎng)20米，周圍環(huán)繞著一圈天然的松木板。酒店的標(biāo)志性建筑元素是一系列拋光的白色結(jié)構(gòu)元素，這些白色的框架元素沿著泳池的一側(cè)設(shè)置，限定和標(biāo)記出4間可以直接通向泳池的套房。每套套房均設(shè)有私人松木露臺(tái)和泳池休息平臺(tái)，方便入住的游客進(jìn)行喚醒活力的晨泳，也提供了一個(gè)絕佳的午后放松場(chǎng)地。這些套房的室內(nèi)空間都配以干凈的拋光混凝土飾面和內(nèi)置的置物架，與當(dāng)?shù)氐哪局萍揖吆途奶暨x的危地馬拉紡織品的溫暖色調(diào)形成了鮮明的對(duì)比。所有的客房都配有豪華的私人露天浴室，夜幕降臨時(shí)，入住的客人們可以在星空下、在郁郁蔥蔥的棕櫚樹林間，享受一次愜意的熱帶沐浴。

Set between a tropical garden and a cozy open lounge area, the guests are greeted by the commanding sight of an impressive 20 meters turquoise-blue swimming pool surrounded by a natural pine wood deck. The defining signature architectural feature of the hotel is a series of polished white structural elements that animate one side of the pool’s length, poetically articulating the 4 Swim-Up Suites. Each of the four rooms features its own private pine wood terrace and swim-up platform for exclusive morning wake-up swims and afternoon lounging. These suites offer a contemporary environment of clean polished concrete interiors and built-in shelves, contrasted by the warmth of local wood furniture and handpicked Guatemalan textiles. All of the rooms enjoy the luxury of their own open air private bathroom offering a tropical shower under the stars surrounded by lush palms.

▼綠松石藍(lán)色的游泳池區(qū)，周圍環(huán)繞著一圈天然的松木板，the turquoise-blue swimming pool area surrounded by a natural pine wood deck

▼泳池套房區(qū)，泳池一側(cè)的白色拋光結(jié)構(gòu)限定和標(biāo)記出4間可以直接通向泳池的套房，the swim-up suites area, a series of polished white structural elements that animate one side of the pool’s length, poetically articulating the 4 Swim-Up Suites

▼泳池套房區(qū)，設(shè)有公共休息平臺(tái)，the public terrace of the swim-up suites area

▼泳池套房區(qū)，套房設(shè)有私人松木露臺(tái)和泳池休息平臺(tái)，the swim-up suites area, each of the four rooms features its own private pine wood terrace and swim-up platform

▼泳池套房區(qū)，入住的旅客在私人松木露臺(tái)處休息，the swim-up suites area, guests rest at the private pine wood terrace

其他四間套房則以茅草屋頂?shù)膭e墅的形式存在著，內(nèi)部的設(shè)計(jì)風(fēng)格和設(shè)施各不相同，以適應(yīng)不同旅客的品味和需求。在這些當(dāng)?shù)仫L(fēng)格的小別墅里，旅客們可以在傳統(tǒng)的棕櫚葉屋頂下小憩，耳邊縈繞著溫柔的海浪聲，這將是一種別樣的入住體驗(yàn)，此外，這些小別墅還設(shè)有位于景觀熱帶花園內(nèi)的私人露臺(tái)休息區(qū)。

The thatched roof bungalows, that characterize the other suites, vary in style and amenities to adapt to the traveler’s taste. These locally inspired structures offer the unique experience of sleeping under a traditional roof of woven palm leaves, cradled by the sound of the ocean waves, and are designed with intimate terrace lounges set within landscaped tropical gardens.

▼茅草屋頂?shù)膭e墅套房區(qū)，the thatched roof bungalows suites area

▼茅草屋頂?shù)膭e墅套房區(qū)，設(shè)有位于景觀熱帶花園內(nèi)的私人露臺(tái)休息區(qū)，the thatched roof bungalows with intimate terrace lounges set within landscaped tropical gardens

作為危地馬拉的度假勝地，Swell酒店將波西米亞風(fēng)格與高雅設(shè)計(jì)均衡地融合在了一起，同時(shí)，通過個(gè)性化設(shè)計(jì)和精品酒店服務(wù)，打造出一個(gè)理想的、舒適的、家一般的入住空間。Swell酒店坐落于一個(gè)小漁村內(nèi)，這里享有“危地馬拉最佳沖浪點(diǎn)”的美稱，每天都吸引著來自世界各地的沖浪者。這個(gè)海灘的規(guī)模很大，以至于有時(shí)候會(huì)給人一種天地間只剩下獨(dú)自一人的錯(cuò)覺。El-Paredon村莊還有一系列令人印象深刻的紅樹林、鹽場(chǎng)和海歸飼養(yǎng)場(chǎng)，旅客們可以把握住這個(gè)難得的機(jī)會(huì)，前去一探究竟。為此，Swell酒店也與專注于當(dāng)?shù)匕l(fā)展的非政府組織la Choza Chula合作，開發(fā)出一系列由當(dāng)?shù)貙?dǎo)游帶領(lǐng)的旅行，從而豐富旅客的旅程。

For a Guatemalan getaway that balances boho-chic with elegance and design, Swell is the ideal combination of a cozy home-like feeling with the personalized guest attention and service of a boutique hotel. Swell sits nestled in a small fishing village, with the reputation of offering access to the best surf in the country, drawing surfers from all over the world. The beach itself is massive, and at times, devoid of anyone else in sight. The charming physical landscapes that surround El-Paredon’s offers guests’ rare opportunities to take part in tours of impressive mangrove forests, salt farms, and turtle feeding grounds. To that end, Swell works with a local development NGO, la Choza Chula, to offer access to such tours, all lead by local guides.

▼泳池套房室內(nèi)空間，interior view of the swim-up suites

鑒于酒店位于危地馬拉地區(qū)內(nèi)公認(rèn)的最佳沖浪點(diǎn)之一的海灘上，入住的旅客們可以自行租用沖浪板，并通過酒店直接預(yù)約安排私人沖浪課程。隨后，他們還可以在Swell酒店的創(chuàng)意工坊內(nèi)練習(xí)瑜伽，或是躺在酒店傳統(tǒng)的海濱草棚里的吊床上放松身心，值得一提的是，創(chuàng)意工坊位于一個(gè)俯瞰著泳池的大型茅草屋頂結(jié)構(gòu)下，在這里，客人們可以擁有絕佳的景觀視野。此外，早起的人還可以額外欣賞到內(nèi)陸火山的景色，包括Fuego 活火山在內(nèi)，這里總共有5座內(nèi)陸火山。無邊無際的黑色海灘、未經(jīng)開發(fā)的熱帶景觀和傳統(tǒng)的棕櫚茅草建筑結(jié)合在一起，使這個(gè)名為El-Paredon的小漁村成為了危地馬拉境內(nèi)最有趣、最鮮為人知的旅游目的地之一。

Widely considered to be located in one of the best surf spots in all of Guatemala, guests can rent a board and arrange for private surf lessons directly through the hotel. Afterwards, guests may wish to stretch out and practice yoga in Swell’s Creative Studio situated under an expansive thatched palm roof structure overlooking the pool, or take a hammock and unwind at Swell’s beachside traditional “palapa”. The early risers might be rewarded by the view of up to 5 inland volcanoes, including the active Fuego volcano. The combination of endless authentic black sand beach, untouched tropical landscapes, and traditional palm thatched architecture, makes El-Paredon possibly one of Guatemala’s most interesting, and least well known, travel destinations.

▼酒店的傳統(tǒng)海濱草棚，the Swell’s beachside traditional “palapa”