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A haven of serenity and a gathering place for locals and guests, Hotel Matilda pays tribute to Mexico’s artistic heritage with style and substance. You’ll find its sleek white Cubist design, museum-quality art, intimate spa with a hammam and the ...
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- Hotel Matilda sits close to San Miguel de Allende’s center with its classic Spanish Colonial architecture and many of the city’s key attractions, including the much-photographed Parroquia San Miguel, a neo-Gothic 17th-century church known for its soaring pink spires.
- In addition to the traditional menu of massages and facials (luxe brands like Natura Bissé's vegan Well-Living collection and Cosmydor feature heavily here), Spa Matilda also offers an apothecary, where you are invited to blend your own beauty or skincare products with the help of a knowledgeable apothecary concierge.
- Be sure to ask at the reception desk for a tour of the hotel’s art collection. Diego Rivera painted the portrait of the hotel owner’s mother, Matilda, now on permanent display in the Library Lounge near the front entry.
- Visit the Monkey Bar, an upscale outdoor space overlooking the pool and a colorful mural by artist Claudio Limon, or Müi Ramen Bar for light bites and a lively scene.
- Whether inside at Moxi or dining alfresco
by the pool, an evening at this chic spot provides a great way to end a day
exploring the city.
Things to Know
- San Miguel is home to a year-round roster of events, including a respected writers’ conference in February and a Market of Arts & Gastronomy Festival in July. Check the calendar before planning and book your stay well in advance.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes for navigating San Miguel’s cobblestoned streets and byways. Designer sneakers and cushioned sandals will fit right in at this sleek city-center stay.
- Save yourself the bother of driving by taking a convenient shuttle from the airport or pre-arranged pickup from the boutique hotel. In town, taxi service is widely available.
- Just a block from Hotel Matilda, serene Parque Juarez brings a contemplative counterpoint to the city’s lively el centro (center). At the park’s Saturday Art Market, interact with local creatives and purchase an original masterpiece to bring home.
The Rooms
- Request one of the second-floor courtyard rooms with a balcony overlooking the pool and bougainvillea-covered walls. Reminiscent of the architecture of the Greek isles, the view is all sleek white Cubist shapes softened by flowering vines in brilliant hues.
- Elegant minimalism prevails throughout the San Miguel hotel’s 32 rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows, black-out curtains, Egyptian cotton linens, deep bathtubs and toiletries by Malin + Goetz.
The rooms and suites bridge old — namely, San Miguel de Allende’s traditional colonial style — with new — like mural walls from Jesus Valenzuela (who did the Müi Ramen Bar mural) and contemporary drawings from local artists Lorenzo + Taquito.
- For more spacious accommodations, there’s the Casa Armida-designed Owner’s Suite A, which comes with a large living room, a sumptuous bedroom and a balcony with covered sunbeds. Or try Owner’s Suite C, which was redesigned by Namuh and features an expansive terrace.
The Restaurants
- Moxi takes time-honored Mexican culinary traditions and updates them with unexpected ingredients and artistic presentations. Dine in the stylish dining room or on a patio overlooking the gardens and water wall.
- Pull up one of the bar stools at the outdoor Monkey Bar to sip cocktails, craft beers and high-end wines.
- Savor a bowl of comforting noodles with Mexican flavors at Müi Bar, an alfresco ramen bar.
Getting There
Aldama 53, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
TEL52-415-152-1015
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
BJX (1 h 40 min)
