HOTEL REVIEW: El Meson Offers Charming Style in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Living area in junior suite at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende.
Junior suite bedroom at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende.
Bathroom sink in junior suite at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende.
Junior suite decor at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende.
Junior suite decor at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Courtyard seating area at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Trendy restaurant at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Swimming pool at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Swimming pool at El Meson hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
During my first-ever visit to San Miguel de Allende on assignment for TravelAge West, my husband Angel and I were guests at El Meson, a lovely small hotel in the historic city center. One of the hottest vacation destinations today in Mexico, San Miguel de Allende is a small city with a beautiful, colonial-era downtown, and El Meson is one of several hotels set in historic buildings that offers guests a combination of central location and attractive amenities. This is a review of our experience at the hotel.
THE AMBIANCE: Historic architecture blends well with a bit of trendy style in the lobby of El Meson hotel. The lobby is centered around a stylish-looking restaurant and flows into a rear courtyard with a small swimming pool. Check-in was efficient and courteous.
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THE GUEST ROOMS: We stayed in room 3, an attractive, two-floor junior suite with a rather dreamy romantic vibe. The first floor is occupied by a sitting room with couch, table and dresser, as well as a single bed. Up the small staircase, on the second floor, is a super-cute small bedroom with a curved, painted ceiling, a bathroom and a very comfortable double bed (another excellent option: the more spacious — albeit one-level — deluxe rooms, which have king-size beds).
The upstairs bedroom in the junior suite has pleasant decor — I especially loved the hand-painted curved walls and ceiling — as well as amenities including a flat-screen TV with cable, air conditioning and free WiFi. The bathroom has a shower stall and all the necessary bath amenities.
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HOTEL FEATURES: The attractive rear courtyard in this San Miguel de Allende hotel is a true oasis in the middle of the city, with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and couches, providing an inviting space in which to relax. There is also a spa and restaurant, as well as a trendy-looking bar.
The central location of this San Miguel de Allende hotel is ideal for walking and touring; the main square is just three blocks away, and most of the historic downtown’s biggest attractions — as well as a wide variety of restaurants, shops and bars — are within a five- or 10-minute walk.
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BEST FOR: El Meson Hotel is best for leisure travelers looking for a quiet, comfortable hotel in San Miguel de Allende, within walking distance of the city’s main tourist sites as well as dining and nightlife.
RATES: About $191 and up (including free WiFi).
INFO & RESERVATIONS: http://hotelelmeson.com
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Mark Chesnut The founder and editor of LatinFlyer.com, Mark has more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor and manager. He's worked with some of the biggest consumer, in-flight and travel trade publishers that cover Latin America.
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