According to a recent GoTravelDaily trends survey, large and mid-size cities are high on GoTravelDaily readers’ destination wish lists for the coming year. With cultural immersion being among travelers’ chief motivators, it’s little surprise that the top five urban hotels in Mexico are located in destinations known for their artistic and culinary prowess.
How Voting Works
Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, GoTravelDaily asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences globally, sharing their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 GoTravelDaily readers completed the 2023 survey, an increase of nearly 25 percent over pre-pandemic voting levels. A total of more than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties.
Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, specifically rated on the criteria below:
- Rooms/facilities
- Location
- Service
- Food
- Value
For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
What Readers Loved
Mexico City consistently ranks in the GoTravelDaily’s Top 10 best cities in the world, driven by the richness of its food and culture. Despite the proliferation of independent boutique hotels there, which has expanded the options for great places to stay, readers chose properties from three international luxury brands as their CDMX favorites this year— all located a mere block away from one another on the luxurious Paseo de la Reforma. The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City (No. 3), which debuted in October 2021, has quickly garnered excellent feedback for its service and impressive views of Chapultepec Park. Sliding onto the list at No. 5 is the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, where one reader noted, “The design of the hotel makes it a tranquil spot amidst a very busy city. The service is excellent, as with all Four Seasons.”
The top two spots for 2023 went to hotels in San Miguel de Allende, an architectural gem that readers named No. 2 among the best cities in Mexico. Last year’s No. 1, the hacienda-style Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, came in second this time around but still earned strong praise. Guests highlighted the sunset views from Luna, the rooftop tapas bar, and recommended the unique Sunday brunch experience. Moreover, the hotel offers art workshops and personalized excursions, led by an on-site art concierge.
Ultimately, last year’s No. 5 hotel, Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel, prevailed at the top spot. Continue reading to see why—and which other hotels join it among the reader selections of best city hotels in Mexico.
The Winner
Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
“A fantastic hotel with outstanding service,” summed up one reader. Located in the Zona Centro, within easy walking distance to the picturesque Jardín Allende and Parque Benito Juárez, this heritage-laden property, constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries, offers 37 rooms and suites. Travelers can engage in local cultural experiences such as cooking classes, craft workshops, and horseback rides through the countryside. At the end of the day, guests can enjoy city views from the rooftop cocktail bar or dine with live music at the garden-adjacent Restaurante del Parque.
The Full List
1. Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Reader Score: 97.74
2. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Reader Score: 96.58
3. The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City: Mexico City, Mexico
Reader Score: 96.24
4. The St. Regis Mexico City: Mexico City, Mexico
Reader Score: 93.60
5. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City: Mexico City, Mexico
Reader Score: 92.32
