Casa de Sierra Nevada Hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico |
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Located in the heart of historic San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is Casa de Sierra Nevada, a small luxury hotel that caters to the most discerning world traveler. It has charming rooms and suites for an authentic Mexican experience. In the property, an original and select cooking school offers the finest instruction in traditional Mexican cooking.
The lush leafy gardens surrounding Casa de Sierra Nevada are first signs you have arrived. Step inside through the stone arches and traditional wooden doors, and enjoy the Mexican hospitality that awaits you.
The property comprises of different "Casas," beautiful colonial buildings that feature between two and six guestrooms or suites. Many feature outdoor courtyards with fountains, small gardens and al fresco corridors that create a truly calming environment. Centuries old constructions and uniquely designed buildings and guestrooms are just two of the reasons that Casa de Sierra Nevada was named one of the "Top 10 hotels in all of Mexico and Central America" in Conde Nast Travelers' World's Best Awards. It was also voted as one of the coveted T+L 500 Hotels in Travel & Leisure magazine.
Casa de Sierra Nevada is part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, a unique collection of travel experiences which encompasses some of the world's most distinctive destinations and memorable journeys.
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Deluxe
Junior Suite
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The hotel is a collection of houses grouped around shaded courtyards. The buildings range from old Spanish colonial mansions to a fort and a former Customs House from the days when the silver trade ruled the region. The Casa Principal (the Main House) was originally built as the home of the town's Archbishop in 1580 and is today an official historic landmark.
The Casa Principal (main house) is the main part of the hotel, housing one of the restaurants of Casa de Sierra Nevada and six guestrooms. The Casa Caballo houses seven luxury rooms and suites. Casa de la Fuente (the Fountain House) hosts seven beautifully appointed suites. Casa del Parque houses five accommodations and the hotel's informal Mexican restaurant, nestled under the colonnades. Casa Limon (the Lemon House) includes eight accommodations, the library, meeting room, and the pool.
Each, of the hotel's 33 rooms, is individually designed, and many feature private patios and secluded entrances. White stucco walls, bovedas (curved ceilings), dark wood accents, Talavera tile baths, polished copper sinks, and wood burning fireplaces evoke the rich architectural history of the San Miguel, while original paintings by local artists accent the walls, and hand woven textile throws and rugs provide warmth and texture. Comfort and luxury are the main features of the complex.
Casa de Sierra Nevada charges a small fee per night per room, for tips and services. This mandatory fee should be paid once in the hotel.
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Facilities
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Casa de Sierra Nevada features a dedicated staff, committed to the anticipation and fulfillment of guests' needs. The services in the property include laundry, dry cleaning, library, complimentary internet access, room service, and transportation. Additional amenities at the property are multi-lingual staff, a swimming pool, nightly turn-down service, specialized staff for customized sight-seeing tours, art or language lessons, adventure activities, etc.
On an average day in San Miguel de Allende, one can take in a foreign film, a reading by a visiting author, a guided trip to the market followed by a lesson with a chef on cooking, or an almost limitless list of courses including: Spanish, painting, photography, etching, jewelry making, and history courses. In addition, there are fiestas, which seem to be celebrated almost every day, numerous historic sites, galleries, and boutiques for treasure hunting and the simple pleasure of strolling the streets and discovering the town's public fountains and hidden courtyards. |
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The hotel features two restaurants. The first is relaxed and is known for its regional Mexican cuisine and in the evenings it is filled with the boleros of a local trio. The space is divided into four sections: a bar, the main dining room, the patio overlooking the garden of the house, and a private Salon.
The restaurant at Casa Principal provides a relaxed elegance where guests can enjoy continental cuisine with regional influences as well as entertainment by a live pianist or trio. At the front of the restaurant is a lounge with windows that open to the street to provide a relaxing spot to watch locals returning home from work or heading to the plaza to meet up with friends. |
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San Miguel de Allende is located in Central Mexico and is easily accessible from Mexico City, which is 177 miles away. The nearby Leon Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the hotel, and the Queretaro Airport is just 1 hour from the property.
Casa de Sierra Nevada is the perfect starting point to enjoy a true adventure in San Miguel de Allende and its surroundings. The hotel is a few blocks from the cathedral and main city square. |
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