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The Essentia Hotel - Sma

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast before heading out with expert tour assistance to discover the historic treasures of San Miguel de Allende

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Located near Allende Garden, The Essentia Hotel - Sma offers a peaceful stay with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Guests can visit the nearby San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum or use express check-out, luggage storage, and 24/7 tour guidance from staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

About the neighborhood

Located in San Miguel de Allende, The Essentia Hotel - Sma is in the city center. El Mirador Viewpoint and Escondido Place are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Allende Garden and Fábrica La Aurora. San Miguel de Allende Public Library and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our San Miguel de Allende travel guide
Map
Calle Mesones #63 Col. Centro, San Miguel de Allende, GTO, 7700

What's nearby

  • Allende Garden
    Allende Garden
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of San Miguel Arcángel
    Church of San Miguel Arcángel
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juarez Park
    Juarez Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Miguel de Allende Public Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Queretaro Intl. Airport (QRO)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Los Milagros
    1 min walk
  • Inside Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante Bar Donovan
    1 min walk
  • Aquí es México
    2 min walk
  • Le macaron boutique
    1 min walk

About this property

The Essentia Hotel - Sma

Upscale boutique hotel near Allende Garden
Located close to San Miguel de Allende Public Library and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum, The Essentia Hotel - Sma provides free continental breakfast and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Essentia Luxury Fma
The Essentia Hotel - Sma Hotel
The Essentia Hotel - Sma San Miguel de Allende
The Essentia Hotel - Sma Hotel San Miguel de Allende

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essentia Hotel - Sma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Essentia Hotel - Sma doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Essentia Hotel - Sma?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon–4:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Essentia Hotel - Sma?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Essentia Hotel - Sma located?

Located in Zona Centro, this boutique hotel is steps from Allende Garden and San Miguel de Allende Public Library. San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum and Church of San Miguel Arcángel are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Essentia Hotel - Sma Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very centrally located , the staff is very service oriented , and the property is spotless Would highly recommended , I will be staying there in my next trip San Miguel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are very nice and helpful! The place beautiful, quiet and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 6 nights at the Essentia over new year’s week and enjoyed our stay. The staff was excellent and very accommodating. They arranged a car to take us from and to the airport and everything was smooth. The complimentary breakfast on the hotel rooftop was a good experience. The negative is that there’s a hotel bar that is never open, so we couldn’t have drinks at our hotel.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room is so loud I can’t sleep well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

6/10. Expected much more

Our stay was regular. Maybe a 5 or 6 out of 10. We booked this hotel because of the included breakfast, but we were quite disappointed with the overall quality and the pricing as they charged us for the extra beverages and even for an extra ingredient on an omelet, we decided it was not worth it and had breakfast outside the hotel after. On the other side there was never a bathroom carpet despite we asking for it several times, the air conditioner was not working properly either. I think this hotel has great potential but it does not seems that management has the motivation to put it at the same level as other hotels in San Miguel which is quite a shame since the hotel is so pretty on its architecture and rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can find a better place for half the price!

The building was beautiful and the skeleton crew were super nice and friendly. But the hotel was ridiculously under-staffed! The one person (front desk / receptionist / concierge), had to come up four floors to the roof to take our breakfast order, give it to the cook and then go back down. The "included" breakfast was just a joke and terrible! They had no bread! Bakery was a few doors down but they didn't have the means to just buy the basic essentials that the mangement was not supplying them. The first morning we asked for french toast and were served a piece of chocolate raspberry cake! My wife thought it was a mistake but the server insisted THAT was a french toast. As they didn't have eggs Benedict, I ordered eggs with bacon and sausage. They charged $2 for the sausage as they said that wasn't included in the free breakfast! And they insisted I pay them right then and there in cash! 😂 Luckily I had cash with me. BTW, this is $400+ room a night! Second day we went again out of curiosity, and this time they did have Eggs Benedict. Except it was an egg on a piece cake. And afterwards they said the Eggs Benedict was not part of the free breakfast and we had to pay for it! I refused. The coffee was extra sweet and terrible. No unsweetened option! Third day, we just went to a restaurant. 🙂 It would take about 15 minutes for the water to turn hot in the shower! Receptionist had told us 8 to 10 minutes. Huge waste. Safe didn't work plus it was not bolted down!
French Toast! 😂
Eggs with bacon and sausage
Eggs Benedict!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente, las instalaciones, la ubicación, pero sin duda, la atención del personal es extraordinaria Gracias a todos y cada uno de los que nos atendieron De las instalaciones todo lindo, limpio y una inmejorable ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

RUBEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

MARTIN BARBERENA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No corresponde el servicio con el precio. No hay agua caliente, desperdicias a lo bestia. Aberrante
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es de los mejores hoteles de SMA, las habitaciones son de lo mejor. Si quieres descansar y olvidarte de todo con toda la comodidad es el mejor lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente, el hotel es muy lindo, esta super bien ubicado. El desayuno es bueno.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful old style hotel however it lacked customer service. No hot water in my shower. I notified the manager however it was not corrected. Free breakfast only consists of one beverage so no refills on your morning coffee 😠 and to eat only one choose of oatmeal or fruits with yogurt. Very upset of the lack of service in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Only a block from the plaza. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very reasonable and the food is very good. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roopa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend.

The hotel was not what we expected and definitely not even 3 star. They claimed to have a restaurant and bar but when we reached they said it was opening next year. Two of our rooms had hot water issues. There was water leak in the corridor. There was a sewer type of smell in the bathroom. The linens provided were just bare minimum. There was coffee in the room but a charge for using it. Never heard that before. The communication became a big problem as no one there spoke English. Would definitely not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo esta nuevo, el hotel muy bonito al igual que los cuartos, muy buen servicio y atención
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alex y Vero

Muy buena opción de alojamiento, solo me parece que la tarifa de estacionamiento para un Hotel boutique debería estar incluida en el precio de la estancia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best service ever, pity that i don't know the name but the guy that received us, and did our check in and check out is amazing, I would go back to this hotel a million times, in the center of town, restaurant, stores and many places to visit within walking distance, we felt safe , I will recommend this hotel always,,,,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing in its structure. When you step foot in it, you feel like you’re stepping into a Roman antique building. While the decor is antique, the facility is remodeled and well-maintained, the AC and heater are very good, water, everything is clean on the inside. The staff are very helpful, they called the laboratory to come and do PCR testing in house for me. They also booked me a taxi for the airport the following day. The quality of breakfast is amazing. The only negative aspects of this facility is that a nearby building is undergoing repair and if you like to sleep in, you will find that after 8 AM you will need some earplugs because of continuous construction sounds nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excelente servicio. Hotel sobrevalorado

La llegada fue mala, estaba el estacionamiento algo lejos y tuvimos que caminar con las maleta, llegando al hotel el personal es muy amable, el jabon y shampoo es de 1era, cama muu bien. El baño es algo incomodo pero se entiende que es boutique. Y por ultimo el desayuno es malo. Creo que el precio de este hotel no deberia exceder los 3000 pesos incluyendo impuestos. Saludos
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel único, con mucha historia, la atención que te brinda el personal es calidad 10/10, la comida que ofrece el restaurante es deliciosa, un lugar recomendado para parejas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super good

It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

NO RECOMENDADO

El lugar es bonito. Hasta que te das cuenta que es un hotel abandonado. Nuestra regadera no sirvió por dos días (estuvimos 2 días sin bañarnos) nos cambiaron de habitación el último día m, sin embargo nos dimos cuenta que en ningún cuarto había: espejo largo, burro para planchar, tapete anti derrapante, entre otros detalles que un hotel básico debe tener. Se escucha el ruido de las otras recámaras, conversaciones etc. Definitivamente es un hotel 3 estrellas y no 5 y no concuerda el precio calidad. Al final nos regresaron 2 mil pesos de los 6 mil por noche que habíamos pagado. Súper súper mal el hotel. Jamás lo recomendaría. Es una pena.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. The staff was extremely helpful, although there were a few times the language barrier led to humorous interactions. Their English was much better than my Spanish!!! The bed was comfy and the decor was fabulous. We did have problems with the TV, but who comes to SMA to watch TV?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is a beautiful property, and very well located. The problem I had is that the website suggests they have a restaurant and bar on the premises and there was neither.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy recomendable excelente ubicación, equipamiento muy bueno, muy limpio, muy buen servicio,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020