San Miguel de Allende, MexicoZona Centro
Casa No Name
Photographer's colonial mansion
Zona Centro San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Photographer's colonial mansion
The house runs like a collector's private home, where leafy stone courtyards and an open rooftop terrace replace standard hotel formalities.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 18th-century episcopal residence and long-time atelier of fashion photographer Deborah Turbeville.
Notable
Imported Indian palace archways and a glass floor looking into an 18th-century tunnel.
Notable
Biblical courtyard frescoes from 1812, with rotating exhibitions of resident Mexican painters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Casa No Name—no name doesn’t apply to the aptly dubbed Sky Bar—share breathtaking vistas for the price of a drink.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone streets lead past artisan boutiques toward the soaring Parroquia and the shaded benches of the Jardín Principal.
The rooms
Antiques, independent heating and stone fireplaces anchor the rooms, where Deborah's Suite preserves the photographer's former living quarters.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A stone waterfall feeds the rooftop plunge pool, set beside timber decking with views of the distant hills.
Restaurant
Patio Central
Tables line the central stone courtyard for morning breakfast and Sunday brunch, with house pastries and fresh fruit.
At the table
The rooftop bar serves craft cocktails and Mexican aperitifs across a live-edge timber counter beside the pool.
How it began
The 18th-century bishop built a private underground passage to cross into the church opposite without treading through muddy streets.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.