Alejandro Ariel · Architectural & Hospitality Photography

Architectural, hotel, destination and lifestyle photography and video by Alejandro Ariel, certified Marriott, Hilton and IHG photographer in Costa Rica.

I'm a photographer based in beautiful Costa Rica who loves traveling the world, collecting friends, experiences and memories. For more than 20 years I have worked with hospitality companies, tourism boards, government institutions and many others, offering photography, graphic design, retouching and filmmaking.

Today I work as an architectural photographer for brands such as Marriott®, Hilton®, IHG®, Radisson® and Best Western®, as well as real estate, interior design, tourism and commercial brands.

Selected Work

• Botanika Osa Peninsula · Península de Osa, Costa Rica. Open lobby under a planted timber pergola with lounge seating.
• Aloft San Juan · San Juan, Puerto Rico. Aloft San Juan at dusk, with light trails on the curving approach road and a dramatic sky.
• Westin Reserva Conchal · Conchal, Costa Rica. Two white-curtained cabanas under a timber pergola beside a green-tiled pool.
• Gran Hotel San José · San José, Costa Rica. White neoclassical hotel facade with arched ground-floor windows, lit at night beside a large tree.
• Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort · Playa Herradura, Costa Rica. Vaulted brick corridor with white columns and a tiled floor in a colonial-style hotel.
• Rooftop Infinity Pool · Panama City, Panama. Rooftop infinity pool at sunrise facing the Panama City skyline.
• Los Sueños Marriott · Playa Herradura, Costa Rica. Aerial view of Los Sueños Marriott in Playa Herradura: terracotta buildings with pools and gardens set against green mountains.
• Westin Reserva Conchal · Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Warmly lit restaurant entrance framed by palms and a river-stone path at night.
• Lobby. Modern lobby with low grey sofas, a wood-slat ceiling and the reception desk.
• Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu · Escazú. Residence Inn hotel at blue hour, with a glowing glass atrium and a sculpture at the entrance.
• Aloft San Juan · San Juan, Puerto Rico. Modern lobby lounge with plum armchairs, a patterned rug and sculptural lighting.
• Hotel AC de Marriott Escazú · Escazú, Costa Rica. Backlit bar counter with tall stools under a glass and steel canopy at blue hour.
• Residence Inn Panama City · Cuidad de Panamá, Panama. Residence Inn hotel tower lit at night among glass high-rises.
• Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen · Heredia, Costa Rica. Lounge and dining area with dark wooden beams, wingback chairs and an arched window.
• Crowne Plaza EL Salvador · San Salvador, El Salvador. Open courtyard with café tables around a large tree and tropical planting.
• The Westin Playa Bonita · Playa Bonita, Panama. Aerial view of The Westin Playa Bonita towers beside the Pacific, with islands of the Bay of Panama on the horizon.
• Waves Hotel · Barbados, Barbados. Bright restaurant with rattan pendants and tables facing the ocean.
• Best Western Irazu Hotel & Casino · San José, Costa Rica. Outdoor terrace with a fire pit and terrazzo floor, opening onto a bar.
• Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores · Miraflores, Peru. Hotel bar with wooden shelving, brass pendant lamps and a long counter with stools.
• Pool. Resort with red and orange buildings, a long reflecting channel and pools among gardens.
• Aloft San Juan · San Juan, Puerto Rico. WXYZ hotel bar with purple stools and a backlit liquor wall.
• Courtyard Cancún · Cancún, Mexico. Hotel lobby bar with a slatted wood ceiling, hanging plants and turquoise cushions.
• Holiday Inn Piura · Piura, Peru. Breakfast buffet line with chafing dishes under black pendant lamps.
• Pool. Hotel pool at blue hour with loungers under a lit colonnade.
• Lounge. Hotel lounge with a pool table, purple armchairs and a sculptural ring chandelier.
• Suite Living Room. Suite living area with a cream sofa, opening onto a terrace and tropical garden.
• Bar. Hotel bar with purple under-lighting, hanging bulbs and a patterned floor.
• Hot Springs. Natural rock hot-spring pool with a small waterfall among tropical plants.
• Westin Reserva Conchal · Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Sports bar with Imperial beer branding, wooden counters and yellow stools.
• Spa Entrance. Timber walkway with a narrow reflecting pool flanked by dense tropical foliage.

Portfolio

• Aerials & Facades: Drone aerials and exterior architectural photography of hotels and resorts in Costa Rica, Panama and Puerto Rico.
• Bars & Restaurants: Food and beverage photography: hotel bars, restaurants, breakfast buffets and plated dishes.
• Public Areas: Interior photography of hotel lobbies, lounges and common areas.
• Spa, Gym & Pools: Photography of hotel pools, spas, wellness areas and fitness centers.
• Rooms & Bathrooms: Hotel guest room, suite and bathroom photography.
• Meetings & Events: Photography of hotel meeting rooms, ballrooms and event setups.
• Destinations: Travel and destination photography: volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches and wildlife of Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico and Peru.
• Lifestyle: Lifestyle photography with models for hotels and tourism: couples, families, wellness and adventure.

Studio

• Services: Architectural, interior and lifestyle photography, retouching and video for hotels and resorts. Certified Marriott, Hilton and IHG photographer in Costa Rica.
• Video Gallery: Hotel and tourism videos by Alejandro Ariel for Marriott, Hilton and IHG properties in Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico.
• About: Architectural and hospitality photographer based in Costa Rica with 20+ years of experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Radisson and Best Western.
• Contact: Contact Alejandro Ariel for architectural, hotel and lifestyle photography and video in Costa Rica, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.