Hotel Posada Santa Fe sits at Jardín de la Unión 12, the very centre of Guanajuato's social life, so everything on the classic first-visit list is a short walk from the door. It is an upscale hotel near the garden, with the Teatro Juárez and the garden both about a minute away on foot. The building is older and colonial in style, and guests describe the rooms accordingly. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with a hot tub and a bar, the La Terraza restaurant serving international cuisine from breakfast to dinner, free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, in-room safes and free valet parking. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge, and the hotel has meeting and banquet space. Guests rate it highly.
Location and getting around
You could not be more central. The Teatro Juárez, the Jardín de la Unión and the Basílica are practically outside, the Callejón del Beso is a short stroll, and the funicular to the Pípila viewpoint is close by. That means you can walk everywhere and return to the hotel for a rest, but it also means the plaza's evening music and conversation, so ask for a room away from the garden if you want quiet.
The Bajío airport is about forty minutes away by road, and the valet parking helps if you arrive by car, since the surrounding streets are tight.
The rooms
The hotel offers a standard room with a double bed, a classic room with a king bed, a deluxe double room with a balcony and city view, a comfort quadruple room with two double beds and a grand studio suite with a balcony and view, with sizes from compact to very large. Families and groups of four have real options here, and the balcony rooms are worth requesting for the view over the plaza. Reviewers mention thin walls and street noise in some rooms, so a higher floor or a rear room can help.
Good to know
The rooftop terrace with its bar and hot tub is the best part of the stay, especially at sunset, and La Terraza restaurant makes breakfast easy. Pets are not accepted apart from service animals. Check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
It suits first-time visitors, couples, families wanting space and anyone who wants to be in the middle of the action. It is less suitable for light sleepers or those wanting modern, minimal rooms, and parking arrangements can be tricky, so ask the hotel how to reach the rear entrance before you drive in.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace with hot tub and bar
- ✓La Terraza restaurant
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning and in-room safes
- ✓Balcony rooms with city views
- ✓Family rooms for four
- ✓Meeting and banquet space
Good questions
Where is Hotel Posada Santa Fe?+
At Jardín de la Unión 12, in the heart of the centre. The Teatro Juárez and the garden are about a minute on foot.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, it offers free valet parking. Some guests find the approach awkward, so ask the hotel for directions before you arrive.
Is it noisy?+
Some reviewers report street noise and thin walls, which is common on the plaza. Ask for a quieter room at the back or on a higher floor.
