If we were to tell you that there is a place that represents the style of San Miguel de Allende and that fuses it by enhancing contemporary Mexican talent, we would not be lying. Casa Laja is the place that, from the moment you arrive, transports you to the colonial era thanks to its unique architecture and that manages to complement it with modernity effortlessly and organically.
Taking inspiration from the Laja River, the body of water seems to inhabit the hotel, always flowing with its magic. Gushes of art and inspiration await its guests, who only have to look to be able to contemplate the baroque details as well as the handcrafted objects.
Every corner of the house is covered with objects such as handmade masks and mysterious ancient stones that can undoubtedly be a great amulet for anyone who lays eyes on them.
You just need to know that they have a special section called “Olvidoteca” where you can disappear from the immediate world and reappear in any other time or place by immersing yourself in the books stored there. But the immediate reality of Casa Laja is not exempt from mythological reverie.
Imagine sleeping and waking up contemplating golden ceilings just like Midas and no, it is not that you suddenly have the golden touch but the ceilings of several rooms such as the Gold Room, were made with the most valuable golden stone by a prominent Mexican artist outstanding for her art in muralism and in the creation of mirror pieces with watercolors who for this occasion made a ceiling in gold leaves.
Similarly, the artist created a mural in honor of our Frida with beautiful tungsten blue tiles, reminding us of the famous home of Kahlo and Rivera, the Blue House.
Now, if all that yellow and metal has whet your appetite for getting in touch with the outdoors and you are eager to contemplate one of the best views of San Miguel with La Parroquia in all its splendor, we recommend going up to the terrace during the golden hour to exceed your expectations, the same place where you can taste the Peruvian-Japanese cuisine that Nikkei has created.
Whether you prefer a refreshing Peruvian Ceviche or the explosive flavor of Japanese Nigiri, you can always pair it at Nikkei with a good cocktail, of which we recommend the flagship red fruit mezcalito drink for those hot afternoons.
Another peculiarity is that each of its rooms is named after a different material: Papier-Mâché, Gold, Wood and Ceramic are just some of the personalized rooms that await your arrival so that together they can pay homage to these powerful elements.
Once the peaceful spirit of “Wood” or the security of “Gold” has taken hold of you, we recommend going to El Jardín for a short walk to La Parroquia and internalizing all the treasures that San Miguel and Casa Laja brought to your life.
