The following are our suggestions for hotels in various price ranges and styles here in San Miguel de Allende. You can find more information and opinions about these and other hotels at www.tripadvisor.com and similar travelers’ forums.
When booking the hotels below, please use the contact information provided (if any) and indicate that you are attending the San Miguel Writers Conference. Some of these hotels have blocked rooms or given special prices to conference attendees.
If you have any difficulties making a reservation or any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
We will be very happy to assist you.
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If you are attending the Conference alone and would like to share a room to save on expenses, please Contact Us. We will put you in touch with others who would like to share a room.
Conference Hotel
Hotel Real de Minas: Price: For SMA Writers Conference attendees only: US$60, including tax (single or double) and full breakfast.
Convenient for conference attendees, this 18-year-old hotel is within walking distance (15 to 20 minutes) of San Miguel’s historic center, and the city bus stops across the street.
Hotel amenities: Free Wi-fi in guest rooms and public areas, concierge, shops, restaurant, room service, lounge/bar, heated pool, game room, heliport, 2 tennis courts, free parking; soccer field; security, laundry service.
Room amenities: heat and a/c, ironing board and iron, hair dryer, cable TV, safe.
www.realdeminas.com
Calle Ancha de San Antonio #1, Calle Stirling Dickinson,
Tel. 415-152-2626 or toll-free within Mexico 01800-466-5800
Alternate Accommodations
Moderately Priced, Closer to Downtown
Casa Luna
Room rate: US$150–$166 (including tax and full breakfast)
Charming, intimate, and affordable, with beautiful gardens and an excellent view of town from the rooftop patio.
Casa Luna is a 14-room B&B located in the heart of the historic district, just a few blocks from the main plaza and a flat, 15-minute walk from the conference hotel. Two adorable dogs, Fabio and BonBon, make dog-loving guests feel at home.
Amenities: Fireplace, ensuite bathroom with tub and shower, hairdryers, bathrobe, safe, ceiling fans, private patio.
www.casaluna.com
Calle Quebrada #117, Centro
USA tel. 210-200-8758, local phone 415-152-1117
For reservations visit the website or write to
Hacienda de las Flores
Room rate for conference attendees: US$110–$130 (room, junior suite, and suite, including tax and full breakfast)
Originally an orphanage, this 16th-century building has been converted to a boutique hotel with a swimming pool and pretty gardens. The 17-room B&B is a short walk from Parque Juárez (great for or walking or jogging) as well as San Miguel’s lovely main plaza and iconoclastic Parroquia church. Catch a bus, taxi, or walk (about 20 minutes) to the conference venue.
Room amenities: Purified water, heat, electric blanket, cable TV, phone, refrigerator, microwave, ceiling fan, iron and ironing board, coffee maker.
Property amenities: Computer center, pool, gardens, small conference room. Reservations can be made for golf, tennis, horseback riding, language and art schools, massage, hair stylist, bike or motorcycle rental.
www.haciendadelasflores.com
Calle Hospicio #16, Centro
From Canada, USA, Europe, dial: 817-717-3534; Local phone 415-152-1808
For reservations call one of the above numbers or write ; Mention the Literary Sala Conference to receive the above-mentioned special pricing.
Luxury Accommodations
Hotel Oasis
Room Rate: US$350–$425, includes all taxes, full breakfast, and valet parking
www.oasissanmiguel.com
Calle Chiquitos #1A, Centro
US tel. 210-745-1457 local 415-154-9850
The Oasis San Miguel has been named by both Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast magazines as one of the “Top New Hotels of the World.” Elle Décor magazine calls The Oasis “The Gold Standard” of San Miguel.
They have been featured in more than 15 magazines and The Oasis is among Trip Advisor’s top ten people’s choice award for service worldwide. With its attention to detail, décor, and service, it is easy to see how The Oasis has earned is reputation on the world stage.
Amenities: Rooftop patio, concierge, bar and wine cellar, free calls to US/Canada
Room amenities: Free Wi-Fi, A/C, fireplace, spa robes, Turkish towels, cable TV, hair dryer, safe
Susan McKinney de Ortega es un escritor nacido en Filadelfia en San Miguel de Allende, México desde 1992. Ella es la autora de coqueteo en español: Lo que México me enseñó sobre el amor, la vida y el perdón (Anteo, 2011) Su trabajo ha aparecido en varias antologías y publicaciones en línea, incluyendo a México: Una Historia de Amor (Sello Press, 2006); no es lo que me esperaba, el camino impredecible de la feminidad de la maternidad (Paycock Press, 2007); alfabetizados Deporte (sportliterate.com, primavera, 2009), salonmagazine.com (1999) y elevenbulls.com (2000).