Mesonia: An Artisan-Made Boutique Suite in San Miguel de Allende

ByMyProperty Life 25/08/2025

Situated in San Miguel de Allende’s lively San Antonio neighborhood, a new design-forward escape invites travelers to slow down and live within the creative spirit of contemporary Mexican craft. Mesonia, which opened in June 2025, is the latest creation from artist and designer Daniel Valero, founder of Mestiz Studio, and it transforms the idea of boutique lodging into a fully immersive design experience.

Bedroom with blue floor, red wood-paneled wall, green and white rug, brown bed, and open glass doors leading to an adjoining room with green decor and wood ceiling beams.

Far from a conventional hotel room, Mesonia functions as an experimental living space – part private retreat, part living gallery – where every surface, fixture, and furnishing tells a story of craft, culture, and place. The rental suite’s interiors were brought to life with architectural finesse by Maye Estudio, whose approach weaves warmth and cohesion into Valero’s bold, organic vision. The branding, by designer Daniel Martínez Larsen, distills Mesonia’s essence into a clean, contemporary identity that mirrors the suite’s balance between heritage and modernity.

A textured, circular maroon handle is mounted on a vertical panel of matching maroon wood.

A round mirror with a green checkered woven frame hangs on a light blue wall with pink and green curtains partially visible in the reflection.

Colorful bedroom with blue walls, red accent decor, a bed with brown and white bedding, a green corner seating area, and a sliding glass door with green curtains.

Inside, every detail is custom, including furniture, lighting, woven textiles, ceramics, and architectural details, all designed by Mestiz Studio and brought to life through artisanal techniques developed in collaboration with master craftspeople from the Bajío region and northern Mexico. This results in a space that feels deeply rooted in place while remaining fresh and original.

A green, textured table with knob-like protrusions stands in front of wicker seating with green cushions, against a blue wall.

A bedroom with a bold red accent wall and bed, green curtains, a green and white striped rug, blue-painted floor, and wooden ceiling beams. Natural light enters through a window.

The suite is a sensory treat, brought together by a vivid and joyful color palette – sky blue walls that mirror San Miguel’s endless skies, accents of magenta that energize the space, caramel tones that echo sunbaked earth, and touches of kelly green that recall the lush vibrancy of the surrounding highlands. These hues thread through everything from handwoven rugs to ceramic tiles, creating a visual rhythm that’s both grounded and uplifting.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, green curtains, a brown bed, a unique pink ceiling lamp, a wicker chair, and red tables, with sunlight coming through a sliding glass door.

A room with blue walls and floor, green curtains, a woven chair with fringed arms, a red sculptural coffee table, and a large pink flower-shaped ceiling light.

Guests will find a serene king-size bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with built-in seating dressed in hand-finished fabrics, and a private terrace designed for moments of quiet contemplation. Textured walls, organic materials, and artisanal finishes form a tactile backdrop to daily life, inviting guests to touch, explore, and linger.

A room with blue walls, a red and tan checkered door, a woven chair with rope details, a round red table, a wall mirror, and a green-striped rug.

Two cards with black and white designs are placed on a red, flower-shaped textured surface against a blue background.

Mesonia embraces the rhythm of independent living – there is no on-site staff or restaurant – allowing visitors to move at their own pace. Just steps away, San Antonio’s streets hum with everyday life: family-run bakeries, open-air markets, and artist studios offer a glimpse into the neighborhood’s creative energy.

A bathroom with a red door, blue walls, brown tiled shower, green curtain, wicker pedestal sink, and a red mirror above the sink.

Rectangular mirror with a red and beige checkered frame reflecting wooden blocks on the shelf spelling

Bathroom with brown tiled shower, black fixtures, three soap dispensers, a round light, a mirror with red and white border, and light blue and green walls.

Three dark pump bottles with white labels mounted on a brown tiled wall, arranged vertically in a recessed tile section.

Colorful outdoor dining area with a pink umbrella, straw-trimmed chairs, green cabinets, and a blue floor, viewed through glass doors.

Colorful outdoor dining area with a pink umbrella, straw-trimmed chairs, terracotta planters, mosaic tiles, and green cabinets on a blue floor.

A unique red table with textured legs and a matching chair with woven seat and backrest sits on a blue floor, surrounded by potted plants on a balcony.

Table set with brown ceramic bowls, green glass cups, wine glasses, and wooden placemats on a green surface, with brown tiled backsplash in the background.

Terracotta pots with embossed designs contain various green plants and cacti, placed on a blue surface in sunlight with shadows and a metal railing in the background.

Several brown booklets labeled

To learn more about Mestiz Studio, visit mestiz.mx, or to book Mesonia for yourself, head to mesonia.mx.

Photography by Pepe Molina.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.