La Casa del Atrio

Top choice in Querétaro


This pretty spot has morphed from its original three-rooms-in-an-antique-store to a stunning boutique hotel, with 12 rooms built around interconnecting courtyards filled with fountains and big potted plants. The bilingual host, Antonio, will go out of his way to run a professional ship and ensure everything – from each artistic, art-filled room to the delicious breakfasts – are to your liking.

Rooms and bathrooms are spacious, though if you insist on open windows at night (all rooms feature massive doors, but not windows, that open on to courtyards), then communicate this on reservation. Otherwise it's a win-win choice. There's also an in-house spa.


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