My husband and I just returned from a week at La Puertecita. The hotel is a perfect 10 minute walk to town through ankle twisting cobblestone roads. The town is amazing and the hotel is a perfect hideaway. Our room was really lovely decked out in Spanish/Mexican decor with stone ceilings and a beautiful garden in our bathroom. In addition, we had our own private patio where the restaurant catered 2 4 course meals with wine and everything.

The hotel offers 2 courses that are available, one in water color and the other in Spanish. We chose the Spanish lessons which were 4 hours per day Monday thru Friday. Our profesora was a friendly and very helpful real estate agent which came in handy as we were also there to look at real estate.

The food at the hotel was exceptional. The restaraunt is open air and surrounded by amazing gardens. Strangely enough we weren't bothered too much my insects-it must have something to do with the climate. All meals were traditional Mexican style and Thursdays they have a barbeque on the terrace with some of the best ribs I have ever had. Being from Texas, that is no small feat.

The most critical element was the personal attention we received. After a few days of traditional fare, my husband came down with the ole Monteczuma's Revenge. Using my newly learned Spanish I was able to communicate with the night groundskeeper who quickly called a doctor. A physician came from the hospital and was in our room within 15 minutes administering medications and an exam. He wrote a prescription and the groundskeeper called the pharmacy who delivered within 10 minute. So 25 Minutes from start to finish with an MD and meds all for $120. Try that in the US! The next day, the driver took me all around town while my hubby was ill and helped me practice my Spanish. It was really fun!

While you are there, DO NOT MISS La Capilla. It is a restaurant dating back to the 17th century on the rooftop of the cathedral. The view alone is killer and the food is a wonderful accompaniment to the nightly thunder showers. Get there soon!

Suggestions-If you are staying at this hotel you may want to pack your own pillows. They are pretty flat. Also, get ready, there is no AC anywhere in the town including at the hotel! Since nights were cool, it was not a big issue, but it took us a night or two to get used to it.

Planning to go back to San Miguel, which we love. Our first stay was at the Puertecita. We stayed "off" season and practically had the hotel to ourselves. We arrived from the bleak Northeast in April which was like entering a "Garden of Eden." with everything in bloom. Quite the contrast from home. We loved the town, very convenient from the hotel, Hotel was graet, as well as the staff. Loved breakfast amidst the gardens and can't forget double margaritas in the afternoon...one frozen, one straight up. Try it, you'll like it.

My daughter and stayed at this wonderful hotel July 11-16th and enjoyed it very much. Be specific about the room type you are booking as our travel agent automatically booked a room for us with 2 double beds. The hotel originally gave us probably their worst room which was very small and had no patio. The hotel staff was very gracious and accomodating in our request for a nicer room. We were able to switch to a beautiful room with our own deck and gorgeous view. The bathroom was gorgeous - and had a garden it it. The grounds are lovely and since it sits on a hillside they have built a stream which is so peaceful to hear while eating meals on their patio. The pools are very nice but we especially loved the jacuzzi that has the waterslide down into a cold pool - very fun after a long day walking around San Miguel. The hotel is about 10 minutes from town. They provide taxi vouchers or will drive you. Cab fare is only $2.50 appx. to be driven back. The front desk staff and waiters are so kind and helpful. We would definitely return to Hotel Puertacita!

The hotel really is quite beautiful, but they advertise themselves as one of the Top 100 hotels of the World, but they don't specify who ranks them as such. I find this difficult to believe...

The gardens are beautifully kept, the restaurant has great food at good prices and the room is nice.
A few things to keep in mind:
All rooms are different, so for the same price, our friends got a jacuzzi and we didn't.
Our room was overlooking one of the pools, and the pool maintenance crew makes a LOT of noise starting very early in the morning (7 am)... they drag metal furniture, talk in very loud voices, so forget about sleeping.
The cleaning staff does not replenish the bottles of shampoo and conditioner. We had to make do with a tiny bottle of shampoo for a couple of days.
They charge all extras (toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.) so make sure you don't forget anything.
It's an okay hotel, but definitely not one of the top 100 hotels in the world.
We are not sure if we will return to this hotel. Probably not.