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Set across a collection of six colonial houses on the quaint cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, Belmond Casa Sierra Nevada is a tranquil and exclusive boutique option in this charming colonial town in the highlands of Mexico.
Housed in an eclectic collection of casas centred around beautiful courtyard gardens. Individually-decorated and wonderfully distinctive guest rooms
Colonial style and very atmospheric with vaulted ceilings, impressive stone arches, fountains and flower-filled courtyards and traditional wood furnishings
The impeccable service one would expect from Belmond (the new brand of Orient-Express Hotels)
Perfect base from which to tour the old colonial town and neighbouring Querétaro and Guanajuato
Housing one of Mexico’s most acclaimed cookery schools and an eclectic mix of traditional rooms and suites between four buildings, the Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada provides a homely and charming base in the colonial town of San Miguel de Allende and reflects perfectly the colourful style of buildings which are present throughout the cobblestone streets.
The accommodation comprises 37 deluxe rooms and suites arranged amongst the main building and four colonial mansions dating back to the 16th century. Each room has a distinctive charm with beamed ceilings, warm Mexican tones and regional furnishings including contemporary art, antiques, exquisite fabrics and beautiful Talavera-tiled bathrooms. Suites have a fireplace, oversized bath with separate shower stall and a private terrace with plunge pool.
Cookery courses cover the different forms of Mexican cuisine, including traditional regional specialities and some of the more modern favourites, and are led by highly experienced in-house chefs with a real passion for the diverse local flavours and methods of cooking.
The hotel has two gourmet restaurants and a lovely patio bar overlooking the cobblestone streets, which provides a relaxed setting for pre-dinner cocktails. For pampering, the Laja Spa provides an array of invigorating beauty therapies including massage, facials, reflexology and body treatments.
Please note that the Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada does not accept children under 16 years of age.
Please also note that the rooms and suites at the hotel are divided amongst five different buildings and one of these, Casa Parque, is a approximately a five minute walk from the other four and the main hotel facilities. The hotel can arrange transport between Casa Parque and the other houses if required.
When to visit
For exquisite calm, head for the garden and relax by the pool amid splendid statuary and beautiful scented shrubs.
Spa
Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada is situated on Hospicio, in the town of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico’s Central Highlands, it is easily reached from Mexico City which is 177 miles away.
11-hour flight to Mexico City International Airport, followed by a 3 hour transfer to Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada. Alternatively, León Airport is 1-hour 30-minutes away from the hotel or Queretaro Airport is just 1-hour from the hotel.