San Miguel de Allende, MexicoZona Centro
Dos Casas Hotel & Spa
Colonial modernist townhouse
Zona Centro San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Colonial modernist townhouse
An intimate residential retreat where historic Guanajuato architecture balances against clean mid-century lines and contemporary Latin American art.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century Barcelona chairs sit under original stone archways and exposed timber ceilings.
Notable
Two adjoining eighteenth-century colonial residences preserved with interior courtyards and restored masonry.
Listed
A central rooftop terrace looks directly across the historic skyline toward the Parroquia.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The two houses contain just twelve guest rooms. The standard is the Design Room, featuring 400-thread count linens, a Nespresso machine, a wine fridge, free wi-fi, and a marble bathtub and rain shower
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Calle Quebrada, three blocks from El Jardín and the Parroquia.
The rooms
Rooms have exposed wood-beamed ceilings and marble bathtubs. Select rooftop suites add private outdoor hot tubs overlooking the city.
The spa
The spa cabin holds an infrared sauna and steam hammam. Meditation sessions use an Ariel Guzik resonance machine.
Restaurant
Áperi
Seasonal tasting menus draw on Guanajuato produce, served in an open stone courtyard under a leafy tree.
At the table
Breakfast is served under a wooden pergola with yellow wicker chairs. Sunset brings wine and cocktails on the terrace.
How it began
Architect Alberto Laposse combined two colonial residences as his private home before opening them as a hotel in 2004.
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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.