Villa Santa Monica, San Miguel de Allende

Villa Santa Monica - Historic 17th-century colonial property with outdoor pool, garden restaurant, and celebrity heritage

Located next to Parque Juarez in San Miguel de Allende's historic center, this 5-star San Miguel de Allende hotel occupies a distinguished 17th-century colonial building that once hosted Mexico's Golden Age film stars including Maria Felix and Dolores del Rio. Villa Santa Monica features spacious rooms and suites equipped with private bathrooms, fireplaces in select units, and views of the gardens, courtyards, or city. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by gardens, a restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine in a central courtyard setting, and a bar. Guest accommodations offer flat-screen TVs, garden terraces, and authentic colonial design elements. The hotel's location puts guests within 1640.4 ft of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Museo de San Miguel de Allende, and multiple dining venues including Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar and Moxi Restaurant.

Pros

Historic property owned by renowned tenor Jose Mojica, now a cultural landmark

Central location within walking distance to major museums and restaurants

Sunday brunch service from 9:00 to 14:00

Outdoor dining courtyard featuring locally-sourced ingredients

Cons

44.5 miles from the nearest airport (Querétaro International)

Some rooms face internal courtyards rather than city views