An exclusive boutique hotel with 37 guestrooms, that is the ideal blend of European finesse and Mexican beauty, located in the heart of downtown San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

In the heart of historic San Miguel de Allende, you will find this luxury boutique hotel and cooking school. The wide windows; the patios; the fountains; the blooming flowerpots; the brick or stone floors and the antique pieces of furniture alternate with the contemporary Mexican-style decoration.

The cool leafy gardens surrounding Casa de Sierra Nevada are just the first signs of welcome. Step inside, through stone arches and traditional wooden doors, to the warm Mexican hospitality that awaits you.

Casa de Sierra Nevada with its charming rooms and suites with real Mexican touches captures the most discriminating world traveler. Every room of Casa de Sierra Nevada celebrates the spirit of Mexico in a different way.

Their cooking school, Sazón, offers the finest instruction in the art of traditional Mexican cooking.

The swimming pool, lush gardens, equestrian center nearby and the new Sazón restaurant and store with its exclusive cooking school provide delightful pastimes when you are not visiting this fascinating town so rich in history. Or just visit the Laja Spa, which is open to the public in general, and experience the spirit of the eternal renovation.

Their service can be compared to the best offered by European hotels and is complemented with the warm touch of traditional Mexican hospitality.

Kids are welcome.

The hotel is part of the collection of the exclusive Orient Express group.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The hotel has 37 deluxe rooms and suites, distributed among four mansions and the exclusive Casa del Parque, located a few minutes walk away.

White stucco walls, vaulted ceilings and dark wood tones evoke the rich architectonic history of San Miguel de Allende. The bathrooms with talavera tiles, polished bronze sinks and stone fire places create an atmosphere of warm welcoming. The original paintings of local artists accentuate the walls and throws and woven carpets made by hand offer color and texture. The design of the rooms follows the original architecture and so no two rooms are identical. Each of the rooms and suites has its own individual décor, each celebrating the spirit of San Miguel de Allende.

Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out: 1:00 p.m.

Deluxe Rooms: The Deluxe Rooms are located throughout the Casa de Sierra Nevada complex. Each room is individually decorated in the local style, which is a mix of Spanish Colonial and Mexican style. Most rooms have quarry-stone fireplaces; and all have exquisite furnishings and talavera-tiled bathrooms. The rooms have a king size bed.

Executive Rooms: Each Executive Room is individually decorated by local craftsman in a mix of the Spanish colonial and Mexican style. Each room has a beautiful king size bed and talavera tiled bathroom. Most rooms have quarry-stone fireplaces, and all have exquisite furnishings and an area for relaxing after a day's exploring the cultural capital of San Miguel de Allende.

Junior Suites: The Junior Suites are each individually decorated and in different areas of the complex. Most of the suites feature a working fireplace and all have a comfortable living room for relaxing after your day's sightseeing. The rooms are spacious and have king size beds. The decor is a colonial-indigenous hybrid, peppered with contemporary touches and sumptuous fabrics. Comfort and luxury are keywords throughout the complex. Beds are generous with fine linens and soft pillows while richly colored tiles in the bathroom lend an air of rustic charm.

One Bedroom Suite: Each of the One Bedroom Suites are spacious with two double beds or one king size bed. Each of the suites has a beautiful working fireplace and a large comfortable living room perfect for resting after a long day spent in the cultural hotspot of San Miguel de Allende. The decor is a colonial-indigenous hybrid, peppered with contemporary touches and sumptuous fabrics. Comfort and luxury are keywords throughout the complex. Beds are generous with fine linens and soft pillows while richly colored tiles in the bathroom lend an air of rustic charm.

Colonial Junior Suite: Some of the newer and larger rooms located in The Casa Palma and Casa Limon, an 18th century style mansions with cloistered outdoor courtyards with fountains, small gardens and al fresco corridors. The room decor is a colonial-indigenous hybrid, peppered with contemporary touches evoking the rich architectural history of San Miguel de Allende while original paintings by local artists accent the walls, and hand woven textile throws and rugs provide warmth and texture. Each room has air conditioning, a small sitting area, its own working gas fireplace with and a private terrace or patio. King size beds are generous with fine linens and soft pillows while richly colored talavera tiles in the bathroom, polished copper sinks and claw-foot copper tubs lend an air of rustic charm. All rooms have heated bathroom floors, two sinks, Nespresso coffee makers, Bose iPod speakers, wireless internet access and data ports; to make your stay as comfortable and luxurious as possible. Twice-daily maid service, valet service, concierge and room service are available to ensure every need is met.

Colonial Suite: The room decor of the Colonial Suites is a colonial-indigenous hybrid, peppered with contemporary touches evoking the rich architectural history of San Miguel de Allende while original paintings by local artists accent the walls, and hand woven textile throws and rugs provide warmth and texture. Each room features a comfortable living area with air conditioning, its own working gas fireplace and a private terrace or patio. Some of the Suites boast rooftop views of the city and its own plunge pool. The Suites King size beds are generous with fine linens and soft pillows while richly colored talavera tiles in the bathroom, polished copper sinks and claw-foot copper tubs lend an air of rustic charm. All rooms have heated bathroom floors, two sinks, separate walk in shower, Nespresso coffee makers, Bose iPod speakers, wireless internet access and data ports to make your stay as comfortable and luxurious as possible. Twice-daily maid service, valet service, concierge and room service are available to ensure every need is met.

Rooms and Suites amenities:

• Bathrobes
• Butler service
• Exclusive bath amenities
• Hairdryer
• Nightly turndown amenity
• Phone with direct access to international numbers and voice mail
• Safety deposit box
• Television and DVD player
• Twice daily housekeeping service
• Umbrella

RESTAURANTS:
The two restaurants of Casa de Sierra Nevada are at the top of hotel dining establishments in San Miguel de Allende, and the culinary choices on offer are as exceptional as the hotel itself. Both restaurants are at the top of hotel dining establishments in México.

Restaurant Andanza: The Andanza restaurant, located in the main house “Casa Principal,” provides a relaxed elegance where guests can enjoy continental cuisine with regional influences as well as entertainment by a live pianist or trio. Guests will enjoy a memorable dining experience in this stunning restaurant. The restaurant is the winner of Mexico's prestigious Distinctive H, as well as the coveted AAA Four Diamond and the Dirona awards, the only restaurant in San Miguel de Allende to receive these honors. Most recently, Restaurant Andanza won the prestigious AAHS International Five Star Diamond Award. The food is sublime, fine china and beautiful table linens adorn the tables; and the service is exemplary. Andanza serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cuisine celebrates Mexican tradition with a modern flair and always features seasonal local produce. Choose from six different dining areas: the Courtyard, the Wine room and cava, the Art room, the Private dining room, the Game room or the Blue bar. The private dining room for eight is perfect for a family celebration or other special occasion.

Opening hours: from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Restaurant Casa del Parque: Nestled beneath the colonnades of the mansion, the menu features tasty Mexican specialties with exotic names and flavors, like sopa azteca, tacos a la milpa, trozo torero, mole de Marilú, and leche quemada a la naranja. Casa del Parque is a more relaxed restaurant, and it is known for its regional Mexican cuisine and evenings filled with the boleros of a local trio. The adjacent Parque Benito Juárez is ideal for a shady stroll after lunch or to work up an appetite before dinner. A relaxed, informal atmosphere, the Casa del Parque is particularly good for lunch or for a low-key dinner after a day of sightseeing. The space is divided into four sections: The bar, the main dining room, the patio overlooking the garden of the house and the private Salon Don Ignacio.

Opening hours: from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Reservations are recommended and can be made directly or with assistance from the Guest Relations team.

Guests may opt to dine in the privacy of their room or terrace. 24 hour room service.

LOUNGES/BARS:
The Casa del Parque offers a bar where the boleros of a local trio provide the perfect backdrop to indulge in a refreshing cocktail or aperitif before dinner. The Blue Bar extends onto the patio where you can sip your drink of choice while soaking up the atmosphere of the town bustling along in front of you.

GUEST SERVICES:
Cooking School The Sazón: A Mexican cooking school and boutique housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, a charming colonial town in the highlands of Central Mexico. At Sazón they run a number of acclaimed cookery courses, covering the different forms of Mexican cuisine, including traditional regional specialties and some of the more modern Mexican favorites. Each of the classes are taken by the in-house chefs, who between them have years of creating delicate dishes with the robust flavors that the Mexican cuisine is known for.

Boutique: The Boutique at Sazón features the best of what the Mexican crafts has to offer, honoring the Mexican culture and the art of the table with useful and decorative pieces. At the Boutique Sazón, they have an eye for finding Mexican artisans who are creating tomorrow's heirlooms. Handcrafted pottery, glassware, linens and paintings are just few of the types of items they can share with you. Have a look inside to meet some of these talented craftsmen and their wares.

Laja Spa: Paying tribute to the magnificent Laja River that flows through the mountains in the north and fills the San Miguel de Allende Lake, the Laja Spa is a haven of purification and rejuvenation. They offer their treatments in three beautiful air conditioned colonial style treatment rooms. The Spa offers a range of treatments from traditional healing therapies based on the natural hydration of the Laja River, to some thoroughly modern Spa treatments - facials, body experiences and touch therapies. At the Spa they diagnose exactly what your skin is missing and prescribe a delicately balanced therapy.

Furthermore, the hotel offers the following services:

• Beauty parlor
• Business center with complimentary wireless internet service
• Local excursions available
• Meeting and events rooms
• Swimming pool
• Tennis nearby
• Transportation on request: Casa Sierra Nevada offers its guests transportation from the airport in air-conditioned vehicles with bilingual drivers. They also can arrange transfers from/to different Mexican states wherever your next destination is located
• Golf nearby

MEETINGS & EVENTS:
The beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende offers a wonderful mix of colonial architecture and a rich tradition of artisanship, offering the perfect setting for any event: Weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, banquets, private dining, cocktails, meetings, etc.

The Casa de Sierra Nevada combines a simple elegance, excellent service and wonderful tranquility in a beautiful and luxurious setting. The hotel offers a range of wonderful spaces each of them with their own unique décor and rich colonial architecture.

Weddings:
Casa de Sierra Nevada offers romantic event spaces nestled in the gardens of old colonial mansions or rooftop terraces with breathtaking views of the famous “Parroquia” of San Miguel de Allende. Make your wedding a memorable one for you, your family and friends. San Miguel de Allende and Casa de Sierra Nevada are the ideal locations for an unforgettable destination wedding.

At Casa de Sierra Nevada, they can accommodate large wedding parties (400 guests) as well as intimate weddings for up to 10 guests. The staff can assist the couple in every planning detail, whether it is a wedding in San Miguel de Allende’s grand Parroquia or an intimate ceremony in a candle lit chapel. The top notch service and attention to detail at Casa de Sierra Nevada is an advantage for the couple and their guests.

They will organize your complete wedding from the photographer, the flowers, the decoration, the dance floor, the music, etc. Therefore, once you get there, it will be the time to relax and enjoy the family and friends who have joined you to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

The hotel provides full catering and wedding services. They can create a specialized wedding menu, the drinks menu and homemade cakes. The couple can also host a wide range of wedding activities such as a welcome cocktail, rehearsal dinner or bridesmaids luncheon in one of the outstanding restaurants: Restaurant Casa del Parque, or Andanza as well as in the hotel’s garden areas.

Get ready in the Laja Spa on your wedding day with facial treatments, manicures and pedicures and complete hair and makeup.

Celebrations:
At Casa de Sierra Nevada they are very pleased to be able to offer wonderful facilities for intimate events. Be it a renewal of vows, a birthday celebration or a cocktail party among the colonnades and archways of the courtyards, the dedicated events staff will always be at hand to help you plan the event from the spark of an idea to the big day. They are able to provide entertainment and catering by the in-house team so each event can be made just how you would like it.

Business Meetings:
They offer exactly what you would expect from a business meeting, a cool head, and a responsive attitude. The dedicated events team will be able to help you to book and plan your meeting, meaning that whatever is decided they will be able to deliver for you in detail. The hotel can provide in-house catering, state of the art audiovisual equipment and day and evening entertainment.

Event Venues:
Casa Sierra Nevada’s event spaces are covered in beautiful architectural features and artisan details that are so typical of this cultural city. They offer a range of rooms from the intimate Sazón, to the larger courtyards of the Casa Parque.

Casa del Parque: Located just two and a half blocks from the main house, between El Chorro (the springs) and Juárez Park, the Casa del Parque is decorated in a typical Mexican-style, featuring lovely patios. The Casa del Parque offers some of the most interesting events spaces in San Miguel de Allende:

• The Jardín del Parque: This garden offers an event space in the beautiful surroundings of one of gardens of the Casa del Parque, enclosed by trees and colorful flowers; this is the ideal space for a large event or an intimate ceremony. The garden has a capacity up to 400 persons.
• Salon Interior del Parque: Located in Casa del Parque, this is a very comfortable and beautiful room with delightful views over the gardens. Perfect in winter, the ornate fireplace offers a warm atmosphere and cozy ambience. This room can accommodate from 20 to 60 persons.
• Salon del Obispo: Located inside Casa del Parque, this elegant dining area is perfect for a family reunion. From the windows you can enjoy lovely views of San Miguel de Allende historic sites. The salon can accommodate up to ten persons.
• Area of the Cactus: A lovely open area located inside Casa del Parque; with the best views of the fountain that decorates this historic hacienda. This area has a capacity from 25 to 60 persons.

Casa Limon: Casa Limon is one of the newest houses of the complex, named Limon due to the beautiful lemon tree planted in the entrance of the building. Housed in a historic 17th century building, the event spaces are located next to the pool area. Period murals can still be seen on the walls and, in traditional Mexican colonial style, the doors and windows are framed in quarry stone. Casa Limon has two event spaces: La Galeria and the Jardín Principal.

• The Galeria: The Salon La Galería is a perfect spot for a small gathering or event and can accommodate up to 50 persons.
• The Jardín Principal: The meeting area of the main garden has the colonial architecture of Casa Limón serving as a stunning backdrop for the extraordinary lush, well-kept garden that surrounds the swimming pool. Ideal for both formal and informal receptions, the garden comfortably accommodates 300 guests for a banquet.

Sazón: The Sazón cooking school is located in the heart of the cultural city of San Miguel de Allende. Known for its culinary delights the school is also the perfect venue for a special occasion. The Sazón is housed in a typical eighteenth century mansion with all of the artisan details and architecture of this most artistic of cities. The Sazón offers a real taste of the old mixed with the new and as you would except some of the best catering in San Miguel de Allende. Sazón has a capacity from 30 to 60 persons.

LOCATION:
San Miguel de Allende sits at an altitude of 6,435 feet above sea level and it is located in Central Mexico. It is easily reached from Mexico City which is 177 miles away (three hours drive) and the nearby Guanajuato-León Airport is one hour and 30 minutes away from the hotel or to the Queretaro Airport is just one hour.

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