A restored early-twentieth-century townhouse in the Barrio de la Estacion converted into a small boutique hotel, with around a dozen individually decorated rooms arranged around a planted courtyard, an in-house spa and a courtyard restaurant. Its position puts the Ojocaliente thermal baths and the Museo Ferrocarrilero within walking distance, with the Centro about ten minutes away by taxi.
Hotel Boutique Antigua Casa Alameda occupies a restored early-twentieth-century townhouse on Avenida Alameda in the Barrio de la Estacion, the old railway quarter that spreads north-east of the historic core of Aguascalientes city in central Mexico. The district grew around the workshops of the Ferrocarriles Nacionales, and the surviving stock of brick-and-stucco houses gives the streets a low, residential scale very different from the arcaded blocks around the Plaza de la Patria. The conversion kept the original plan: rooms open off a planted interior courtyard, floors are tiled, ceilings are high, and the doorways and ironwork are largely period pieces rather than reproductions. The result is intimate rather than grand, with only a handful of guest rooms in total, each decorated individually.
Accommodation runs from Standard Rooms through Deluxe Rooms to Junior Suites, all air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, work desks and free wi-fi throughout. Courtyard-facing rooms are the quietest; the suites add sitting areas and the most generous bathrooms in the house. Rates typically sit in the MXN 2,400-4,200 band per night depending on season, with the highest prices attached to the Feria Nacional de San Marcos in April and May, when the whole city fills.
A small courtyard restaurant handles breakfast, generally cooked to order rather than laid out as a buffet, and offers regional Aguascalientes cooking in the evening; room service is available. The house spa is compact, oriented toward massage and body treatments, and complements the district's principal draw: the Ojocaliente thermal baths, whose hot mineral springs gave the neighbourhood its long-standing bathing tradition, are a short walk away. The Museo Ferrocarrilero, the Estadio Victoria and the Alberto Romo Chavez baseball park are all within walking distance or a few minutes by car, while the Centro Historico, the Museo Jose Guadalupe Posada and the Jardin de San Marcos lie roughly three kilometres south-west, about ten minutes by taxi.
Service is personal by necessity at this size: the front desk handles concierge requests, restaurant bookings and taxi arrangements directly, and free on-site parking makes the hotel practical for travellers touring the state by car, including trips out to the Ruta del Vino vineyards and the Sierra Fria. The scale suits couples and independent travellers more than large families or conference groups, and the property is more residential guesthouse than full-service hotel.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
Amenities
- restaurant
- spa
- wifi
- parking
- air conditioning
- courtyard garden
- room service
Location
Calle Alameda 209, Barrio de la Estacion, 20259 Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico
21.8789, -102.2818 View on map
Highlights
- Restored period townhouse in the Barrio de la Estacion, Aguascalientes' old railway quarter, with rooms set around a planted courtyard
- Walking distance to the Ojocaliente thermal baths, a bathing tradition that dates back to the founding of the neighbourhood
- Only a handful of individually decorated rooms, from Standard through to Junior Suites with sitting areas
- Courtyard restaurant serving cooked-to-order breakfasts and regional Aguascalientes dishes in the evening
- Free on-site parking, useful for drives to the Ruta del Vino vineyards and the Sierra Fria
Tips for visiting
- Book several months ahead for the Feria Nacional de San Marcos in April and May; rates across the city climb steeply and small properties sell out first.
- Request a courtyard-facing room: street-side rooms pick up traffic noise from Avenida Alameda in the mornings.
- The Ojocaliente baths are walkable, but bring a towel and swimwear as the hotel does not supply them for off-site use.
- Reaching the Centro Historico takes about ten minutes by taxi; app-based rides are widely available and typically cost under MXN 100.
- Confirm spa treatments a day in advance, as the treatment room is small and therapists are scheduled rather than on standby.
- Cash in pesos is handy for the neighbourhood's smaller taquerias and market stalls, several of which do not take cards.
When to visit
October to March brings dry, mild days that suit walking the Barrio de la Estacion and soaking at the nearby thermal baths. April and May coincide with the Feria Nacional de San Marcos, when the city is at its liveliest and its most expensive.
Accessibility
The hotel occupies a converted period townhouse, so doorways, thresholds and courtyard paving reflect early-twentieth-century construction rather than modern standards. Some rooms are reached at ground level from the courtyard, but step-free access is not guaranteed throughout and there is no lift. Travellers using a wheelchair or with limited mobility should contact the property directly to confirm which rooms and bathrooms are workable.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the hotel from the centre of Aguascalientes?
The property sits roughly three kilometres from the Plaza de la Patria in the Barrio de la Estacion. A taxi takes about ten minutes outside rush hour, and walking is feasible in cool weather.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, free on-site parking is available for guests. Spaces are limited by the size of the house, so confirming a spot at the time of booking is sensible for anyone arriving by car.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
There is a courtyard restaurant serving breakfast and evening meals with a regional Mexican focus, plus room service. Breakfast is generally cooked to order rather than served buffet-style.
What is nearby for visitors without a car?
The Ojocaliente thermal baths, the Museo Ferrocarrilero and the Estadio Victoria are all within walking distance or a short taxi ride, and the Centro Historico museums are about ten minutes away by cab.