Hacienda Santa María Xalostoc — Hotel in Tlaxcala

What a fascinating place. First structure was in 1549, though most of what is there now is from the late 1800s. Starting in the mid-16th century, this hacienda was one of the region’s richest and most important estates. After the Mexican Revolution, the town of Xalostoc grew up around it, and later the hacienda was abandoned for many years. Over the last 20 years, it has been restored using the materials and techniques used at the time it was built, recovering all the estate’s original details. The work earned it the National Historic Restoration Prize (Premio Nacional de Restauración Histórica) in 2001.

It was to be a major destination, as a hotel but also as a wedding venue. Not sure what happened, but it seems to be for sale and only has a skeleton staff. Food has to be catered, for instance. The back half is still in ruins, though they are fascinating to explore. Rooms are historic and very cool. What staff there is are all very nice and helpful. Location isn't really walkable to anything.

We loved it,...

This a pleasant old hacienda being lovingly restored by its owners. Beautiful views, accompanied by the sound of the local church bell. The owners are aiming for this hacienda to be a luxury hotel and spa, which hosts concerts and art exhibits and will be a centre for cultural exchanges. ||Very peaceful, and conveys very well how life would have been for the hacienda residents in the late 1800s, but with modern luxury touches. The hacienda land has been documented back to the 1500s; the owners will show you some photos and documents showing the history.||The owners are in the process of hiring a top chef.||Our weekend was a much-needed respite from life in...

We were the only ones staying the first night there and while there is no food at night, nor easy accessibility to a local restaurant we had a wonderful night with a fire going in the fireplace, a beautiful room, and bottle of mezcal donated by the office Manager. This property is unique, not for everybody, but it is in a beautiful old Hacienda, partially restored, that is a treat for an artist, photographer, writer, or anyone looking for tranquility and or a spot to be creative. The breakfast was delicious, and everyone was very nice- no English spoken when we were there. We will...