General information:Innovative Mexican hotelier Carlos Couturier?s latest project is an inland wonder, a former 19th-century water-purifying centre next to the Iglesia de San Francisco in the colonial city of Puebla. Purity is the guiding principle of the hotel?s design as executed by renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta: black and white are the only colours, bringing out the subtleties of the materials used ? stone from the original building, old wood, onyx and custom floor tile, as well as found materials such as bottles and glass fragments, which are also integrated in the hotel?s graphic design.Location:La Purificadora is located in the historic centre of Puebla, a colonial city on the road between Mexico City and Oaxaca.Area:Puebla is a colonial city on the road between Mexico City and Oaxaca.Puebla is renown for its distinctive colonial architecture, savory cuisine, Talavera ceramics, onyx crafts, and textile industry.Recreation:A roof terrace and 30-metre pool provide ample recreational opportunity, and the 26 guestrooms offer spectacular views of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A ground-floor restaurant, patio, library and extensive wine cellar offer civilized diversions.Rooms:Guest rooms include coffee and tea making facilities, clock radio, air conditioning, private bath, telephone, hair dryer and Internet access.