Guanajuato, MexicoBarrio de la Presa
Hotel Boutique Corazón Mexicano
Restored Porfirian mansion
Barrio de la Presa Guanajuato, Mexico
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored Porfirian mansion
The 1864 silver-boom residence runs like an intimate estate, centered around an open stone courtyard off the promenade.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pepe Iñiguez sets brass four-posters and bold canvases against 19th-century colonial bones.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A 19th-century Porfirian palace on Guanajuato's most graceful promenade, minutes on foot from La Presa de la Olla and Florencio Antillón Park.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Florencio Antillón Park and the historic Presa de la Olla reservoir are a short stroll along the tree-lined promenade.
The rooms
Each suite is styled individually, setting brass four-poster beds and bold abstract canvases against the original 19th-century architecture.
The spa
Massages and body rituals use regional Mexican essential oils, and the spa includes a sauna and whirlpool tub.
At the table
Tables sit beneath mature trees on the stone patio, where Colombaia serves breakfast and casual Mexican dishes.
How it began
The 1864 property was among the avenue's first private residences, requiring seven years of restoration before opening in 2022.
Guanajuato
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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.