The elegant main building, with its cool white walls and beautiful furnishings reminiscent of a private villa, houses the resort's Master Suites and Grand Class Suites.

On our first visit to the hotel we were amazed at the spaciousness and luxurious amenities of these rooms, particularly the impressive Grand Class suites with their sumptuous sitting areas featuring comfortable sofas or chaises longues.

Master suites have a conventional layout but we rate them as far superior to most of Puerto Vallarta's luxury hotel rooms due to their quality furnishings and amenities - particularly the lovely marble bathrooms with their gilt trimmings and delicate lighting.

Many rooms also feature ornamental masks designed exclusively for the hotel by the renowned local artist Sergio Bustamante. You'll also find ample wardrobe space, plenty of mirrors, and patio doors facing the tropical gardens.

All the rooms have individually controlled air-conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV with remote control, direct dial telephone, luxury bathrobes and twice daily maid service.

Grand Class suites are particularly recommended for their additional features. These stunning accommodations often have a split level, with vast bedroom and living spaces and one or two balconies or terraces. In addition, these suites have either a private plunge pool on the terrace or a Jacuzzi in the bathroom. They overlook the golf course or the gardens, or both.

The Special Grand Class and one, two or three bedroom Grand Class Suites were previously known as villas and nestle in the manicured gardens of the Casa Velas Hotel Boutique. Each of these suites boasts a plunge pool and Jacuzzi, terrace or patio. The high quality furnishings make these accommodations an extremely comfortable and stylish choice for short or long stays.

Note that only the Grand Class One Bedroom Suites have a separate sitting room. The Two and Three Bedroom Suites consist of one Special Grand Class Suite (with a Jacuzzi and a plunge pool) on the ground floor, connected via an entrance hall with a Grand Class Suite and/or a Master Suite on the second floor.