SUMMARY
Welcome to San Angel: Mexico City's most stylish and charming neighbourhood. With a tradition that goes back to our grandparents Juan de Dios and Maria Cristina Solorzano, we look forward to welcome you into our beautiful home. Find your own green oasis in the big city by entering to our house and its lush garden. History meets modern in this fully equipped suite ready for your arrival (fresh linen, fully equipped kitchen), cable TV, wifi.
THE SPACE
San Angel is one of Mexico City’s quietest, stylish, and charming neighbourhoods. Our fully furnished suite offers an oasis from the city’s busy environment. The property is built around a beautiful landscaped large garden that offers a peaceful and calm experience. Recharge your energies at the end of the day or start with a cup of coffee enjoying the sunshine in the lush grounds.
Afterwards, go for a stroll on the pebble-stoned narrow streets of San Angel. Enjoy this charming little town inside the city with its array of colonial houses. This will be your place to recharge away from the big city. Mexican traditional handcrafts bazaars, luscious parks, top notch shopping on elegant streets that offer worldwide renowned brands are just minutes away.
Our suite is designed for your comfort and is equipped with everything you may need to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. Fresh linen, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, wifi and other amenities. Are you here for business? The suites are serviced twice a week by housekeeping staff. We also offer optional laundry/ironing service to have you looking at the top of your game!
GUEST ACCESS:
Our home has a common garden where the Solorzano family lives. Your suite has its own key and is accessed through a private courtyard.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
One of the highlights of Garden House San Angel is that you are not just renting a room, but also being welcome to your family. The Solorzano family has lived in this property for four generations and we are ready to share some of the stories and best tips to make the most of your stay.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Bi-weekly housekeeping services are included.
LONG TERM RENTAL - Special pricing available for rentals of 3 months or longer. Please inquire for more information.
Optional Laundry and ironing service, please inquire directly with your host.
GETTING AROUND
Public transit is available nearby. Buses and subway are in walking distance from the suites. The closest Metro Station is Barranca del Muerto (Orange Line). There is direct subway connection to downtown.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
San Angel is a quiet and charming town inside Mexico City. Pebble-stoned narrow streets, colonial houses, parks, plazas, colonial churches, museums and many other destinations make it a must stop in your visit to Mexico City.
Mexico City’s Secretary of Tourism recently named the San Angel neighborhood a Barrio Magico (Magic Neighborhood). San Angel, located 12km (7.4 miles) southwest of the historic center, was once a retreat for wealthy city residents. Cobblestone streets, plazas, gardens and elegant estates are reminiscent of the neighborhood’s rich colonial past.
San Angel is home to monuments, historic residences, a former Dominican monastery, a cultural center housed in what was once a municipal palace and several interesting museums. Among them are the Risco House Museum (Plaza San Jacinto 15) with its impressive 18th century talavera tile fountain, the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Studio Museum (Diego Rivera 2 and Altavista 4) and the Anahuacalli Museum (Calle del Museo 150) that houses yet another of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera’s studios.
You’ll find several colorful markets, art galleries and shops scattered throughout the neighborhood and a good selection of restaurants, bars and cafes, many with inviting open-air terraces. San Angel’s Bazar Sabado (Saturday market), held in a two-story building located just off the main Plaza San Jacintos, makes an ideal place to browse an array of quality handicrafts from across Mexico.
Throughout the year the San Angel neighborhood hosts several festivals and cultural celebrations including the San Angel Flower Festival and the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen. San Angel is also the site of some of Mexico City’s most impressive altars during the annual Day of the Dead holiday.
The nearby residential neighborhood of Chimalistac has yet to become a top tourist destination, but what it lacks in the way of visitor attractions, it makes up for in Mexican traditions and colonial-era charm. With an atmosphere that’s more reminiscent of a small Mexican town than a big city neighborhood, Chimalistac feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Mexico City.
