Best Hotels near El Jardin (Zocalo)

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.