VILLA MARIA CRISTINA HOTEL, Guanajuato

Villa Maria Cristina Hotel - A 19th-century neoclassical mansion with Roman spa, two restaurants, and art collection

Set in a restored 1876 neoclassical townhouse, this 5-star Guanajuato hotel features 37 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, LCD TVs, and premium bedding. The property spans connected mansions with galleries, patios, and terraces, decorated with Catalan mosaics and French cast iron columns. Villa Maria Cristina houses two restaurants, including a first-floor dining venue with street-view balconies and a fireplace, serving Mexican and international dishes. A wood-paneled bar with a spiral staircase leads to an extensive wine cellar. The L'Occitane spa offers a Roman-style indoor pool, steam baths, and Provençal treatments. The hotel maintains 861 square feet of meeting space and a 30-person movie theater. Original artwork from local and international artists adorns the interiors. Villa Maria Cristina stands 0.3 miles from Presa de la Olla and 0.5 miles from the Diego Rivera Museum.

Pros

Distinctive architectural features including Catalan mosaics and French cast iron columns

Rooms feature high ceilings, wooden floors, and Roche Bobois furniture

Property showcases an eclectic collection of classic and contemporary art

Part of the Tesoros Turistic Program with Distintivo Guanajuato Sano certification

Cons

Located 18.5 miles from Del Bajio International Airport

Limited meeting space at 861 square feet