Best Hotels near El Jardin (Zocalo)

A member of the elite Rosewood hotel group, the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende has quite the reputation to uphold. Most visitors only have good things to say about the property, praising its central location in San Miguel de Allende, friendly staff members and high-end appearance. The hotel's 67 rooms reflect the city's colonial heritage and are outfitted with wood-beamed ceilings, handcrafted furnishings and local artwork. You'll also have your own terrace or balcony, soaking tub and fireplace (depending on which room you book). Previous visitors highly recommend an evening drink at the Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar, where you can enjoy fantastic city views. The Mexican cuisine at 1826 Restaurant also earns high praise; however, some caution that meals here can be pricey. Sense, A Rosewood Spa receives the same critique, though serenity-seeking guests found the massages and skin treatments to be worth the extra coin. The hotel also features a variety of activities (for an extra fee), including art workshops, wine tastings and half-day horseback riding tours. If you prefer to relax without worrying about putting a dent in your wallet, spend an afternoon lounging by one of the three hotel pools.

Sitting in central San Miguel de Allende, a sizeable city in central Mexico, Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada blends into its historic surroundings. The hotel occupies several colonial mansions within walking distance of popular cultural sites like the San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum and the stunning Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel cathedral. Yet despite its central location, guests describe Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada as quiet and peaceful. Guest rooms ooze Old World charm with antique furnishings and bright decorative accents (some rooms also boast stone fireplaces). Although they look like they belong in an 18th-century villa, the accommodations are equipped with modern-day conveniences like upscale bath products, TVs and wireless internet access. However, recent guests mentioned that you could hear outside noise from within the accommodations. Meanwhile, the property's outdoor swimming pool provides respite from the Mexican heat, while a massage at the Laja Spa will leave you feeling replenished. Although Casa de Sierra Nevada's location is ideal for sampling the city's culinary offerings, consider dining in at least once: The on-site restaurant, Andanza, earns rave reviews from previous guests for its contemporary Mexican fare and charming colonial-inspired setting. And for a quiet nightcap, make your way to The Blue Bar.

Hotel Matilda breaks the mold of San Miguel de Allende hotels: While other luxury mainstays highlight the city's history by preserving antique architecture and dressing their rooms in colonial-style decor, Matilda showcases contemporary art and chic interior design. Guest rooms feature white, gray and brown hues (with a few turquoise accents), as well as top-notch amenities like 40-inch LCD TVs, iPod docking stations, MALIN+GOETZ bath products and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel also boasts an infinity pool with a sundeck, as well as the Spa Matilda, where you can enjoy a soothing massage or body treatment. When you're ready for a bite to eat, Moxi Restaurant offers a menu filled with traditional Mexican eats along with inventive dishes. What's more, Hotel Matilda earns high praise from past visitors for its location in the heart of San Miguel de Allende – less than a block north of Juarez Park – and many guests feel the property delivers first-rate customer service.

According to previous guests, the best thing this boutique hotel has going for it is its location. Doña Urraca Hotel & Spa is set in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, near top sights – El Jardin, the Public Library and Another Face of Mexico mask museum are all within walking distance – plus many bars and restaurants. The only downside to the hotel's stellar location for some is that city noise can seep into the hallways and accommodations. All rooms and suites feature bold jewel accent tones (think: royal blue, burgundy and rust) against the mainly neutral colors of white and beige on the beds and furniture. Meanwhile, the hotel's spa offers various treatments, ranging from massages to facials. The property also houses a small outdoor pool and one restaurant, which serves Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Recent diners loved the eatery's delectable dishes; however, some cautioned that service can be slow at times.

If you're in San Miguel de Allende to do some sightseeing, you're better off bedding down elsewhere: La Puertecita can be found roughly a mile east of the city center. However, guests describe this boutique property as a quiet retreat. The environmentally friendly guest rooms are surrounded by lush natural foliage — you'll fall asleep to the sound trickling waterfalls and chirping birds. The rooms are a mix of the old and the new, with carved wooden furnishings and traditional Mexican textiles rubbing shoulders with cable TVs. Plus, you'll have access to room service, 24-hour concierge service and Wi-Fi access. Past guests describe the fare served at the on-site restaurant (La Palapa) as a bit lackluster. But on the plus side, visitors praise the hotel spa, which offers soothing services like hot stone chakra treatments and rose petal extract-infused body wraps. The property also features an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi.