Casa de Sierra Nevada

More than just a hotel, Casa de Sierra Nevada by Orient-Express is an enclave of unparalleled serenity and historic beauty. This lovely retreat resides in the alluring town of San Miguel de Allende, surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains in Central Mexico. Grouped around verdant courtyards, this eclectic collection of buildings includes old Spanish colonial mansions, an erstwhile fort and the former home of the town's Archbishop. With brilliant artwork and antiques, fireplaces, private terraces, and sumptuous bedrooms, the abodes of Casa de Sierra Nevada truly capture the spirit of their surroundings. Guests are privy to rich cultural experiences at Sazón, the hotel's own culinary school, which offers private cooking lessons with local chefs and demonstrations on the preparation of traditional regional fare. Further your experience with a trip to the inspired Laja Spa, which pays tribute to the surrounding environment through a range of cleansing and invigorating treatments.

Cobblestone streets, sonorous church bells and lively mariachi bands welcome you to nearly 500-year-old San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will fall in love with the village's blend of fine and traditional folk arts, as well as its colorful local festivals, Spanish guitar performances and unique shopping opportunities. After exploring Fábrica La Aurora, an old textile mill that now houses artist studios, experience the area's sublime dining. Begin of course with Casa de Sierra Nevada's own Andanza, a restaurant that boasts Mexico's prestigious Distintivo H claim, as well as the AAA Four-Diamond Award and the International Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. In San Miguel de Allende, a warm and gracious spirit always welcomes you, and a most memorable cultural encounter is sure to be yours. Explore this remarkable destination at Casa de Sierra Nevada.