Quinta Las Acacias is the hotel to choose when you want Guanajuato to feel like a country house rather than a city break. It opened in 1998 in a nineteenth-century building that was remodelled to keep its original style and architecture, and it now holds sixteen rooms and suites arranged around quiet gardens. The lobby has a piano and nineteenth-century paintings, the gardens are planted with local flowers and cacti, and a grassy terrace with apple trees and a berry patch looks toward the mountains and is where guests are served tea. Some rooms follow a classic style to match the historic house, while others are more contemporary and decorated with handicrafts from different regions of Mexico. It is a luxury experience in the quiet, high-standards sense, with careful decor, maintenance and service, and it is pet friendly.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the Paseo de la Presa, in the De la Presa neighbourhood, on the suburban side of the city rather than in the historic core. The Teatro Juárez is roughly a fourteen-minute drive away, so you will take a taxi, rely on the hotel's help or use a ride service for the centre rather than walking.
That is the main trade-off, and it is also the appeal: you return in the evening to a peaceful garden instead of a lively plaza, with the city's stairs and crowds behind you. The hotel arranges an airport shuttle on request for a fee, which helps because the Bajío airport is roughly thirty kilometres away.
The rooms
The property lists many room categories, from basic and classic rooms to junior, superior and presidential suites, with sizes ranging from compact to very large, king and queen beds and garden, park, city or mountain views. Many have jetted tubs or hydromassage showers, flat-screen televisions and air conditioning, and the junior rooms near the garden are popular for the quiet. If you want the most space, ask about the larger suites; if you want views, ask for a mountain-facing room.
Good to know
There is an on-site restaurant, Las Acacias, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a library and spa services including massage. Ask about parking when you book, since information is not consistent, and confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate. The hotel suits couples on a special trip, travellers who want a boutique base with character, guests with small pets and anyone who values quiet over convenience.
It is less suitable for travellers who plan to walk to everything, or who want to stay up late on the Jardín de la Unión.
Why stay here
- ✓Sixteen rooms and suites in a nineteenth-century mansion
- ✓Garden and mountain-view tea terrace
- ✓On-site restaurant for three meals
- ✓Spa services and massage
- ✓Library and bar
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Is Quinta Las Acacias in the historic centre?+
No, it is on the Paseo de la Presa, a short drive from the centre; It is roughly fourteen minutes by car to the Teatro Juárez. Plan on taxis for evenings out.
How big is the hotel?+
It has sixteen rooms and suites in a remodelled nineteenth-century building, with gardens and a terrace. That keeps it quiet and personal.
Does it accept pets?+
Yes, the hotel is pet friendly, but check the size limit and fees before you book. Ask about parking and breakfast at the same time.
