Hotel Matilda sits just beyond San Miguel de Allende’s most photographed colonial streets, close enough to walk into the center while feeling noticeably calmer once inside its walls. Instead of reproducing the city’s traditional aesthetic, the hotel takes a contemporary approach. Rooms continue the gallery-like mood with modern furnishings and a quieter palette.

Hotel Matilda is San Miguel’s contemporary counterpoint, combining an important modern Mexican art collection with a serene pool, destination spa and an intimate location near the historic center.