Located in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco Mexico, Casa de
las Flores is the creation of a bilingual American and Mexican
partnership-Stan Singleton, an artist and chef who moved to
Mexico in 1978, and José Gutierrez, a native
Guadalajaran, accountant and avid gardener. After travels in
Africa, the Middle East, North America and Europe, they
imagined a traveler's oasis, a hospitable place to relax and
absorb the art and culture of Mexico. Starting with a 19th
century adobe home and expanding into a neighboring property,
the resident partners set out to create a bed & breakfast
hotel that combined the best of both - the security, comfort
and privacy of a hotel and the charm, exceptional food and
personal service of a B&B.
Named one of the world's ten best places to stay in a San
Francisco Chronicle readers' poll and praised in the
Washington Post, Casa de las Flores is also a guidebook
favorite for Guadalajara. Such public recognition is welcome,
but a better measure of guest satisfaction is that people who
stay once often return-typically half the guests at Casa de
las Flores have come back to experience a bit of the magic of
living in Mexico.
From the street, in typical Mexican fashion, Casa de las
Flores reveals little of what's beyond the front door. Inside
are seven spacious guest rooms designed by an award-winning
architect, each with private bath. Rooms feature handcrafted
furniture and regional folk art by local artisans. Windows
overlook the sun-splashed central garden of vivid flowers,
where guests relax by the fountain or under a palm by the
outdoor fireplace.
Stan and José, along with their staff of eight,
welcome guests each morning with a gourmet breakfast and
willingly share local information necessary for a successful
business or vacation day. |
Travel to and from the airport and within the city is
convenient, yet the short walk from Casa de las Flores to the
center of Tlaquepaque is a destination unto itself.
Tlaquepaque retains its original character as a colonial-era
village famous for ceramics, mariachi music, fine food and
folk art-an island of centuries-old charm amidst the modern
city. Lake Chapala, the Tonala market and the distilleries at
Tequila are nearby, but many travelers prefer the shopping,
people- watching and music in Tlaquepaque as much as more
ambitious journeys.
After enjoying the attractions of Tlaquepaque or beyond,
guests of Casa de las Flores return to a peaceful residential
neighborhood, where visitors gain insights into daily life.
Children in their school uniforms along the morning sidewalks,
evening bells from the chapel on the corner, neighbors buying
supper at Doña Victoria's nightly stand-small moments
that make memorable visits.
To make your Mexico vacation memorable, contact Casa de las
Flores today. |
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