For elegance, fine dining and top level customer service there is no better option in downtown Guanajuato than Villa Maria Cristina, an upscale oasis managed by the very sophisticated and detail oriented Nelson Pardeiro. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a colorful labyrinth of authentic Mexican historic buildings, museums, shops, restaurants and markets that can be explored on foot for days. The hotel is located just a 15 minute walk from the historic center on the street Presa de la Olla, an upscale promenade with majestic views of Bufa Hill. Once a stately mansion, Villa Maria Cristina was recently refurbished into a hotel and each of the 13 accommodations have been thoughtfully appointed with period furnishings in combination with modern amenities. There are clusters of rooms throughout the property (only one set of connecting rooms - Claudia and Laura) that make great use of the splendid outdoor Mexican tiled patios that can be enjoyed for private dining or cocktails. There is also a gourmet restaurant serving Mexican fusion cuisine, a wine bar and an outdoor bar with Jacuzzi where guests can enjoy sunset with the option of savoring a long list of top shelf tequilas. Not to be missed is the hotel's subterranean spa that includes a large indoor heated pool, changing rooms, steam room, sauna and treatments rooms - a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing!