A Review of Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
"A 32-room boutique property in San Miguel de Allende that doubles as a living showcase for major Latin American art—featuring works by Angelo Musco, Spencer Tunick, Diego Rivera, Bosco Sodi, Lluis Barba, Víctor Rodríguez, Betsabé Romero, Daniela Edburg, Aldo Chaparro, Nacho Rodríguez, and more—this hotel blends laid-back luxury with a contemporary artistic sensibility. Rooms are individually designed with marble-clad floors, sun-filled balconies, deep soaking tubs, Malin + Goetz amenities, custom light fixtures and different art pieces in each space; accommodations are arranged into three primary sections for intimate seclusion, while Owner Suites add a spacious living area, posh ambiance and a private sun-drenched outdoor space. Dining options include a Mediterranean-influenced fine-dining restaurant led by Michelin-starred chef Vicente Torres, a second-floor spot serving classic Japanese fare, and a poolside bar where cocktails such as the gin-based Lazy Monkey and the caviar-stuffed-olive Caviartini are popular. The in-house spa focuses on five wellness approaches—energy, recovery, focus, radiance and decompression—highlighted by the Lineal Treatment, a three-part mezcal-and-agave ritual that begins with a rosemary-and-agave-sugar scrub, continues with a mezcal-and-arnica body mask wrap, and finishes with a full-body massage. Practical perks for guests include VIP benefits (welcome card from the GM, daily breakfast for two, a guaranteed special amenity or local experience valued at a minimum of €50 per stay for guestrooms and €100 for suites, and potential room upgrades and early check-in/late-check-out subject to availability), plus amenities such as a pool, fitness center and airport shuttle. Located just steps from Jardín Allende and within walking distance of cobblestone streets and El Mirador, the property offers a culturally rich, art-forward stay in the heart of the city; rates start around $373 per night and the closest airport is Guanajuato International Airport."
