My husband and I stayed at the Casa Luna Bed & Breakfast in San Miguel de Allende last week for four nights. We loved this place. Our room was the Escondido and we loved the privacy. The room was decorated beautifully and the bed was so comfortable. Thank you, Diane and Susana and all your staff for making our stay so enjoyable. We felt like we were at home!

I've lost track of how many times I've visited Mexico, maybe 10 or 15. This was my first visit to SMA and I'll definitely be back. The countryside, the climate, the people, the architecture, the rich Mexican culture, great values in the shops and restaurants. If you're more accustomed to Mexico resort towns, you'll quickly notice the lack of time-share hucksters, Senor Frogs, Hooters, etc. SMA is a treasure, and Casa Luna is its crown jewel .

There are 2 Casa Lunas. The first is on Pila Seca. We stayed at the more recently developed one, on Quebrada, but visited the Pila Seca location.

First, 2 minor complaints, then onto the good stuff. One downside is no internet access. Other guests told us that they asked to use the office computer to check their flight status before leaving (their flight to SMA had been cancelled and they had a nightmare mishmash of redirected flights and bus rides, forced to travel all through the night, to get to SMA). They were refused access to the computer, told it was strictly for Casa Luna business. There are internet cafes in town, but they were a bit harder to come by than in other Mexican cities that I've visited.

Another downside is the pool, which remained covered up our entire visit. Since this is the reason that we chose the Quebrada location over Pila Seca, that was disappointing. It is a very very very small pool, at the edge of the patio, butted up against the wall. You can see it in one of the photos. When we inquired, we were told that it was being worked on.

Quebrada is a very quiet residential street. It's about a block and a half further from el jardin than Pila Seca. You still hear the bells (yes, all night, many times each hour), firecrackers (only for celebrations, but they celebrated at least twice in our 6 day stay), unusually vocal birds, and the barking dogs, but somehow it all blends. A little distracting, but not a major problem for us. Sleeping with all windows closed and being a few blocks away from el jardin certainly helped.

The Quebrada location is very open and spread out, hacienda style. A long dramatic entry courtyeard sets the mood as you enter, a perfect transition from the town bustle into the 2 tranquil interior courtyards with fountains. The housestaff artfully placed fresh flowers in the fountains - beautiful.

We stayed in the Tree Top room which we loved. Very large private balcony with comfy deeply cushioned chairs and a lovely view of the courtyard. Firm beds with luxury bedding and mattress top cushioning. Good bedside lights for bedtime reading. Large bathroom with double copper sinks and plenty of room to hang our clothes. A gas fireplace which we did not use. The wall opening onto the patio was all doors- the top part of each door was a window with screen. So, essentially the entire wall fronting the balcony could be opened for great circulation. The Pila Seca location was much more closed in, more house like than hacienda, but the sprawling rooftop patio there was absolutely stunning. Both locations had a common area enclosed living room with couches, tv, and many books and magazines.

Other reviewers have mentioned the amazing collection of artifacts and artwork that Dianne Kushner has accumulated. It really makes the experience.

Some really nice touches: There is one phone for free local calls. One phone for calls to the US at $ .50 per minute. The 24 hour honor bar is extremely reasonable - $.50 per bottle of water, $1.00 for a can of beer. Also available are sodas, wine and packaged snacks like nuts and chips.

Pat, the manager, was very accommodating in making arrangements. The airport arrangements were flawless, both directions. We wanted to visit Guanajuato, but not at the usual times, and she arranged this for us with just a day's notice- all while we were out shopping. On our first day, when I didn't have any small change for the taxi, Pat dug into her own purse to find 15 pesos for us. It was also fun to chat with Pat about some of the local town life.

Tia, Dianne Kushner's aunt, is the gracious breakfast hostess at Quebrada. She is charming and a premier source of information about SMA. We greatly enjoyed her recommendation to shop at Zocalo and have dinner at Da Andrea in the countryside (an outstanding experience!). Each morning, they set out coffee, hot water, freshly squeezed oj, fruit smoothes and hot chocolate at 7:30am, so it's easy to grab that early morning pick me up. Breakfast at 9am was gourmet. Fruit trays of mango, papaya, and various melons. Baskets of bread - various quick breads and french bread. Butter and homemade jams. A different specialty egg dish each day, often accompanied by salsa, beans and fresh tortillas. I can't comprehend the complaint from someone who said there wasn't enough to eat. We weren't hungry again til the mid-day comida, about 2 or 3 pm. There were always leftovers at breakfast and we were always urged to have more.

We'll definitely go back, maybe next time trying the other Casa Luna location, just to see which we like best!

Everything about Casa Luna charmed me. I loved the colonial style and incredible folk art and antique furnishings chosen by the owner, Dianne Kushner, who is as knowledgeable about San Miguel as she is obviously talented. The hotel has meandering vegetation-hung outdoor corridors and patios, all stone, brick, and painted cement. I was charmed by the numerous fountains tucked here and there. It's a mix of sensually plush and earthy, a mating that I don't often find in hotels. Morever I found the rooms exceedingly comfortable, with plenty of pillows, plump bedding, and fireplaces that added romantic ambiance as well as necessary heat on chilly nights. Breakfasts were lovely, especially the fresh local fruits and specialty Mexican-inspired egg dishes and baked casseroles.The staff was kind and helpful, 24 hours a day.
I also loved the fact that Casa Luna is just far enough from the heart of the city (four blocks) that the bells and other loud sounds that echo in the Jardin, are softened by the time they reach the hotel.
I've been to many parts of the world but have rarely seen a hostelry that reflects the essence of a region with grace, elegance, style, and comfort, without pretension, the way Casa Luna does.

Wonderful! From the moment we arrived to our last wave goodbye, our stay at Casa Luna exceeded our every expectation. Casa Luna is certainly a world apart from the ordinary. Stepping through the threshold, you are transported to a place of gracious comfort. The lush fragrant vines climbing the interior walls, the gurgle of the fountains and the sunlight dappled walkways all lend an air of old world grace. Susana, Casa Luna's manager, sets the personal tone with her warm smile and genuine desire to accommodate your every whim. She greeted us like we were long time friends. When we wanted to make a day-trip to neighboring communities, no problem. She made the arrangements. When we wanted a guide to tour the churches of San Miguel, she knew just the right person to take us around. A cold soda at midnight? The honor bar upstairs on the terrace was open all hours. This place quickly gave us the feeling of home and we knew from day one that it would be hard to leave at the end of the week.

Scrumptious breakfasts greeted us each morning. Sitting around the table with the other houseguests, sharing plans for the day or making dinner arrangements with one another, strangers quickly became new friends. There's just something about the ambience of Casa Luna that immediately puts you at ease. And, yes, it was hard to say goodbye at the close of our visit. Without a doubt, we will be back. And Casa Luna will be our home away from home.