![]() So far, so beautiful.īeyond the patio and through glass doors we entered the lobby area, which was vast yet inviting, filled with velvet sofas and armchairs, immense bouquets of flowers, church candles, a fireplace and books.so many books. A discrete sliding gate peeled back to reveal a serene patio where, at the centre, stood a huge jacaranda tree, all purple and blooming with lanterns hanging from it. ![]() Having recently discovered that aside from being a Unesco world heritage site, San Miguel de Allende had also been voted the ‘best city in the world’ by Travel + Leisure readers, I had high hopes for the weekend.īumbling along a cobbled lane we pulled up at Hotel Matilda and were welcomed by two friendly porters who, in their crisp tailoring and matching Converse, looked far less dishevelled than we did. The pastries are particularly fantastic (Correo 29, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4 Although the Restaurant's name might sound simple, the menu’s a fine-dining fiesta at this smart spot: the traditionally colonial-style setting is beautiful (there are charming tiles even in the kitchen), and chef aims to serve 'global comfort food' (Sollano 16, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4 The drinks, tapas and ambience at La Azotea are all wonderful, but the star attraction is the spectacular view of the city (Umaran 6, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4 Mr Smith and I arrived at Leon airport after a few days in Tulum, feeling refreshed and ready to swap the sand for the city. Local restaurantsīoasting probably the sleekest decor in town, bread-devoted bakery and restaurant Cumpanio has an elegant dining room as well as a terrace, where breakfast in the sun is almost unbeatable. Pick up one-of-a-kind ornaments, jewellery, furniture and other brightly coloured odds and ends made by artists from nearby and throughout Mexico at eclectic shop Mixta (Pila Seca 3, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4 Run by Chef Emanuel Cervantes, Sazon cooking school offers market tours and classes in everything from traditional to cutting-edge Mexican cuisine, all held in the 18th century casa (Hospicio 42, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4). The laurel-shaded square in front of the church (‘ El Jardín’) is a top spot for sitting and watching the world go by (Principal SN, San Miguel de Allende 37700 +52 4). La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, San Miguel’s parish church, is one of Mexico’s most photographed, thanks to its inspired Gothic facade – it’s also the town emblem. And if you fancy seeing more of the landscape, hot air balloons are the way to go… San Miguel de Allende is a Unesco World Heritage Site packed with well-preserved colonial architecture as well as important sites from the Mexican War of Independence, so ask hotel staff about local walking tours if you’d like to learn more about local history. Plants used in the hotel’s landscaping are all indigenous to this part of Mexico. The Malin + Goetz toiletries in every guest room are in large, refillable bottles. Solar panels heat water for guest rooms and the swimming pool lights automatically dim to reduce energy use organic waste is composted and glass, plastic and paper are recycled. Unlike the book and musical, this Matilda’s not for kids. See more pet-friendly hotels in San Miguel de Allende. Pets weighing less than 9kg (20lbs) are welcome in certain rooms for $128 a night. Neither guest rooms nor common areas are easily accessible in a wheelchair. And, bring shoes in which you can comfortably navigate the historic town’s often steep cobblestoned streets. Packing tipsĭon’t forget your sunblock – San Miguel de Allende’s about 6,000ft above sea level so the sun is strong. ![]() This is definitely a place for leisurely lounging, not laps: the infinity pool is surrounded by a gently bubbling fountain, palm fronds and beautiful bougainvillea. It’s a peaceful spot, away from the pool. The largest suite in the house is Owner's Suite C, with its enormous private patio ringed with saguaro cacti, lavender, lime and tangerine trees. The Grand Deluxe has possibly the most private of all the hotel’s terraces, overlooking the pool the bedroom itself is on the small side, but it’s unique and really lovely. In rooms: flatscreen TV, radio, iPod dock, wired internet, blackout curtains, air-conditioning, Malin + Goetz toiletries. Spa, gym, concierge, library, CDs to borrow, WiFi throughout.
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