Hotel Villa Santa Blanca is at Diez de Sollano y Dávalos number 21, in the centre of San Miguel de Allende. The Jardín and the parish church are about a minute on foot, the historical museum two, the Plaza de Toros three and the public library five. The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving Mexican food at breakfast, brunch and lunch, a bar and a cafe, room service, a daily manager reception and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, free bottled water, heating and portable fans, and some have private yards. Room types include romantic doubles, standard rooms, a superior room and a family room that sleeps four.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on a street just off the Jardín, which puts the main square, the parish church, the historical museum and the Plaza de Toros within a few minutes on foot, along with many restaurants. Queretaro airport is about an hour and a quarter by road, and Bajío airport is a longer drive, so most visitors arrive by pre-booked transfer.
Streets here are cobbled, so wheeled luggage is a trial; ask the hotel about help on arrival. The area is lively in the evenings, and the kitchen is close to some rooms, so a light sleeper should ask for a room away from it.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are traditional and cosy, with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, a shower with toiletries, and heating for cool winter nights. Air conditioning is not listed, though the altitude keeps the town mild, and portable fans are provided. Some rooms have outdoor furniture or a private yard, which is a pleasant extra for morning coffee.
The romantic double and the standard room suit couples, while the superior and family rooms sleep four. The restaurant serves Mexican dishes through the morning and at lunch, a full breakfast can be added for a fee, and the bar and cafe are open for drinks. Room service, laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage are available, and staff can help with tours and tickets.
Good to know
There is no pool, gym or spa, so this is a hotel for people who spend their days out in the town. The daily manager reception is a nice touch for meeting other guests. Check-in is in the early afternoon, check-out is at eleven and there is no after-hours check-in, so confirm your arrival time.
Only service animals are allowed. The hotel suits couples, families who need a four-person room and first-time visitors who want to walk to everything at a moderate price. It is less suited to travellers who need air conditioning, a pool or a quiet setting, for whom the resort-style hotels on the edge of town, or Hotel Carmina, may be a better fit.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site Mexican restaurant
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free bottled water in rooms
- ✓Private yards in some rooms
- ✓Daily manager reception
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Hotel Villa Santa Blanca?+
It is at Diez de Sollano y Dávalos number 21, about a minute on foot from the Jardín and the parish church.
Does it have air conditioning or a pool?+
Air conditioning and a pool are not listed. Rooms have heating and portable fans.
Is breakfast included?+
The restaurant serves breakfast, and a full breakfast can be added for a fee. Check what your rate includes when you book.
