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San Miguel Allende's Newest Luxury Hotel Puts You in the Heart of Its Historic Downtown—Plus, It Has the Area's Only Rooftop Pool
The location is delightfully walkable while still being a quiet place to retreat at the end of the day.
For a scenic place to cool off, head to the rooftop pool, the only one in the historic downtown area.
Upon arrival, you'll be given a warm welcome by Pancho, the hotel dog.
Calling all late risers: You can have breakfast until 2 p.m. at Enrique.
Located in Mexico's highlands in Guanajuato, San Miguel Allende is known for its charming cobblestone streets, baroque architecture, and lively culinary scene, attracting visitors from around the globe. In 2008, it became a UNESCO World Heritage City and it was named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure readers in the 2025 World's Best Awards. San Miguel Allende is home to a host of hotels, including the splashy new Numu Boutique Hotel.
Numu skillfully blends San Miguel Allende's history with modern luxury—it's a great destination for art and design lovers with custom works around the property by Mexican artists that pay homage to the local landscape. The sculpture above the lobby bar was inspired by the nearby volcanoes as well as the area's mining history. There are multiple textile sculptures on the property that celebrate the Mexican tradition of weaving, as well as two large mojigangas puppets near the entrance, a local craft.
The hotel is also in a great location, next to one of the city's most popular parks (Parque Benito Juárez) and within walking distance of many of San Miguel's attractions, without being too close to the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the cathedral. But if you're in the mood for simply lounging about, never fear. Numu has the only rooftop pool in the city's downtown—a perfect location for soaking up the sunshine with a fun drink.
Here's what it's like to stay at Numu Boutique Hotel San Miguel de Allende. A king suite room at Numu Boutique Hotel.
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Numu Boutique Hotel has 44 guest rooms and suites, and each has a private terrace or balcony. There are seven accommodation types that travelers can pick from, ranging from the 409-square-foot room with a king bed and a garden view to the Presidential Suite, which clocks in at 1,464 square feet and has a private rooftop terrace with a hot tub and views of San Miguel's Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.
I stayed in a king suite, which was furnished with a plush bed, a working desk, a couch, and plenty of room to stretch out. Each room also includes a large bathroom with rainfall showers. The color palette in each unit is decidedly earthy with vibrant pops of terracotta orange here and there. The artwork and color scheme were inspired by the landscape and culture of Guanajuato.
Lobster pasta dish from Enrique.
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There are two restaurants and two bars at Numu. Enrique is a "late breakfast," farm-to-table Mexican restaurant, which serves things like San Miguel eggs, chorizo, and fresh large pastries until 2 p.m. Lunch and dinner options include everything from tapas and crudo to pasta and tostadas.
On the rooftop, you'll find Noia, which serves Mediterranean-Mexican fusion for lunch and dinner along with incredible views of San Miguel's historic downtown. If the atmosphere wasn't enough, you can also expect perfectly prepared steaks paired with inventive cocktails. Guests can even take cooking classes with head chef Omar Tovar or mixology classes with guest bartenders.
Feeling thirsty? Head to the lobby bar, where you'll find everything from "revitalizing" cocktails to any coffee drink you could desire. The rooftop pool at Numu Boutique Hotel.
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The standout amenity at Numu is arguably the rooftop pool, which is lined with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a lovely garden that overlooks the surrounding historic buildings. The pool is serviced by Noia, so you'll get to enjoy top-notch food and drinks during your sunbathing session. Numu has the only rooftop pool in San Miguel's historic downtown, ensuring that you'll have a one-of-a-kind experience while simultaneously beating the heat.
Numu was conceptualized and is operated by Hamak Hotels, a Mexican hospitality company that describes itself as, "not your typical hotel group." Hamak curated a range of activities to help guests explore the area in fun ways, including things like food tours, cooking classes, and mojiganga workshops. During my time at the hotel, I took advantage of this as much as possible. One of my favorite experiences was the mojiganga class, where I got to create papier mache dolls with the only family in town who still teaches this San Miguel Allende craft. I was also able to attend a cooking class where I went to the market with Noia's executive chef, where we bought the ingredients together and cooked two courses.
On the ground floor, guests have access to a gym stocked with all the essentials, which is located next to the spa. The relaxation room at Numu's spa.
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Numu Spa is a wonderful full-fledged spa with a relaxation room, a red light sauna, and a host of treatments including aromatherapy, deep tissue massages, and body wraps. Much like the hotel's general ethos and philosophy, treatments at the spa are inspired by the hotel's surroundings, and treatments often feature the use of botanicals like sage, aloe vera, passionfruit, and starfruit extracts. I opted for a massage after my flight, and my masseuse was very thorough in finding the exact pain points to focus on.
Numu is pet-friendly and even has a hotel dog. Pancho is a friendly Bernese Mountain Dog that guests can usually find napping by the front desk. Guests can walk Pancho any time, and if you let the hotel know you're arriving with children, they'll be able to provide a miniature stuffed animal version of Pancho as well as a 'paw-written' letter welcoming your little ones himself.
Complimentary cribs are available upon request, and childcare is available for an extra fee. Patio dining at Numu's restaurant Enrique.
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There is one accessible room at Numu, a room with two queen beds, a roll-in shower, and a garden view. The room has other accessible features such as emergency strobe lights as well as a lowered peephole and door latch.
The hotel avoids single-use plastics and provides all guests with reusable water bottles and has several refilling stations around the hotel. The hotel also has a cistern that's used to hold recycled water for public restrooms. Rooftop view from Noia restaurant.
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The hotel is 53 miles from the Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) and 58 miles from the more popular Guanajuato International Airport (BJX). Both are about an hour and a half drive from Numu. It is possible to hire an airport transfer to and from the hotel, but if you decide you'd rather opt for a rental car, Numu does have complimentary valet parking.
Once at the hotel, San Miguel Allende's downtown is completely accessible by foot (albeit with hills and cobblestone), and almost all of the major attractions are no more than a 10-minute walk away.
NUMU is a part of World of Hyatt, and is a category six hotel, meaning it will cost you 21,000 points per night. The property is also a part of American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts program. So, if you book the property with a qualifying travel card, you can get perks like early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, daily breakfast, and a $100 property credit.
Nightly rates at Numu Boutique Hotel start from $450 per night for a standard room.
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