Description
With marvellous views over La Bufa Hill, Villa Maria Cristina provides all-suite accommodation, a Romanesque spa, a superb restaurant and an atmospheric bar.
The ambience is that of a private mansion house. Inspired decorative detailing complements the period architecture to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. High ceilings, tall windows, balustraded balconies with pretty ironwork railings merge with terracotta-coloured walls and mosaics. The terrace is a romantic spot for alfresco dining with wrought-iron lamps and a pretty water feature.
There are thirteen sumptuous and spacious suites distributed throughout the house. High ceilings, large windows, wooden floors and elegant Roche Bobois furniture in warm, dark woods create an atmosphere of understated sophistication for the most discerning guests.
Discover the delightful cobblestone streets of Guanajuato, visit Kiss Alley with its low balconies, then take the funicular railway to Pipila monument for stunning views. Return to the hotel and relax in the Roman-style sunken pool before dining on Mexican cuisine in the elegant dining room.
Accommodation
Villa Maria Cristina offers 13 luxurious suites adorned with high ceilings, large windows, wooden floors, elegant Roche Bobois furniture and state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen sound systems. Marble bathrooms come with either a hyromassage tub or steam bath and afford fantastic views of the historic Guanajuato
Childcare
Are welcome, but the hotel is ideally suited to older children
Facilities
Facilities at Villa Maria Cristina include a restaurant serving Mexican and International cuisine, bar, swimming pool and spa featuring a roman-style sunken pool, whirlpool, Swiss showers and treatment rooms
Activities
The historic town of Guanajuato is full of things to see and do; the Juarez theatre and the Casa Diego Rivera Museum are just a few of the local cultural attractions on offer
When to travel
The Colonial Highlands are blessed with a spring-like climate year-round. The average day is brisk in the morning, warm and sunny in the afternoon and cool at night. Winter days are warm (in the 20s C), although you may require a sweater after the sun goes down. April and May tend to be hot and dry. Expect brief afternoon showers 3 or 4 times a week from June to mid-October. Rains are typically heaviest in July and August. Host to the annual International Cervantino Festival, every October sees artists from all over the world descend on Guanajuato for two weeks.
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Location and directions
Guanajuato, Mexico
Villa Maria Cristina Hotel is located in the City of Guanajuato, Mexico, a well preserved Mexican colonial city nestled in the picturesque mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato. From the hotel one can easily walk to city centre in less than 20 minutes.
How to get there
Approximately a 4 hour drive from Mexico City or a short 55 minute flight Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajio. Combines well with the nearby colonial towns of San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro and Morelia.
