Destination: Sanctuary Away From Home
- July 24, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our stay in this small suite and garden hotel the the zona rosa of Guadalajara was both memorable and marvelous. The hotel has only 9 rooms because it is an antique grand villa turned bed and breakfast on steroids.
From the greeting until we left 3 days later, each member of the staff was like our own personal servant and concierge. The owner, S B, became our friend. They welcome you with a drink of tequila or fresh juice. They cook to your order whenever you get up or whenever you want so long as the cook is there during the day and early evening and the night manager will cook for you at 4:00 am after you return from the nightclubs if you wish.
Your room is furnished with candles, as well as the usual electrical fixtures and the staff will furnish you with additional candles to turn your boudoir into a romantic scene from a movie. Your wish is their command. Our room opened up onto an interior garden that is lush with a fountain, statuary, hummingbirds, butterflies, luminaries at night and churchbells. The dining room is covered patio with fireplace that overlooks the gardens as well.
When discussing our plans for the stay, S remembered that the Ballet Folklorico was performing Saturday night at the historic Teatro downtown and the staff arranged for the purchase of orchestra center tickets, reminded us about the time of the performance, and had a taxi waiting. The theater was the highlight of our trip.
I would never stay anywhere else in Guadalajara and wish I knew of such a hotel in every city I visit. Infact, we may go back to Guadalajara just to stay in this hotel.