While Guanajuato doesn't have hotels specifically designed for families, you'll find accommodations not only comfortable but also luxurious, for reasonable rates.

Gran Plaza Guanajuato

Reservations: 473-733-1990, www.hotelgranplaza.com

This attractive and modern colonial-style two-story hotel has ninety-five rooms, plus a courtyard with a pool and slide set in a garden, a restaurant serving gourmet Mexican cuisine, and complimentary shuttle service to downtown.

Hotel Castillo de Santa Cecelia

Reservations: 473-732-0485

This eighty-eight-room hotel, perched on a hillside with lovely views of the city, resembles a medieval castle and occupies the site of a former hacienda. Larger rooms have vaulted ceilings, canopied beds, and great city views. It also includes a restaurant, nightclub, heated swimming pool, and a shuttle to downtown.

Hotel Misión de Guanajuato

Reservations: 473-732-3980, www.misiongto.com

This low-rise colonial-style 138-room hotel combines Mexican colonial and modern decor, with a restaurant and bar, pool, and tennis court.

Hotel Posada Santa Fe

Reservations: 473-732-0084, www.posadasantafe.com

Located off the Jardín la Unión, this colonial-era, fifty-room hotel, furnished with antiques, once housed the Prussian Consulate. Facilities include two restaurants, including one with outdoor tables and fine regional food, and a rooftop terrace with jacuzzi.