Hotel Matilda is situated in the cosmopolitan and picturesque town of San Miguel de Allende - Just two and a half blocks from the citys main plaza and near many thermal hot springs - Located in Mexicos central highlands and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its pristine architecture dating from the days of Spanish rule - San Miguel de Allende is arguably one of Mexicos most engaging and beautiful destinations -Conde Nast Travelers -list for 2009 named it the fifth city of the AmericasHotel Matilda is a member of Design HotelsWhen guests enter Hotel Matilda they step across the centuries from the 1500s into 2011 - making an instant transition from the cobbled colonial streets of San Miguel de Allende to the modern -sophisticated lifestyle of today - The point is driven home by the dazzling work of art by contemporary Mexican artist Nacho Rodriquez Bach that greets guests at the front desk -a grid of traditional Mexican mosaic tiles constantly changes patterns and colors -evolving into a fusion of energy and lightLike the artists creation -the guest experience inside Hotel Matildas walls is evolutionary tapping and putting its own twist on the latest trends in accommodations -cuisine and spa while creating the ambience of an art gallery filled with the works of contemporary artistsA minimalist decor of sleek lines and smooth surfaces -defined by strategically placed works of art -gives the hotel the mien of an art gallery - Putting bold accents on the clean interior is landscaping best described as being an indigenous art form -novel and rare Mexican species are used to sculpt a striking garden ambienceHotel Matilda is a member of Design Hotels. When guests enter Hotel Matilda, they step across the centuries from the 1500s into 2011 – making an instant transition from the cobbled colonial streets of San Miguel de Allende to the modern, sophisticated lifestyle of today.