Mario Moreno Cantinflas not only lives by his legacy in the seventh art, with films like The sweeper, There is the detail, The little father and Patrolman 777but also for the famous properties that he had and that can now be visited and even accommodated in one, since it went from being his rest house largest and most famous to be one of the Hotels most commented on San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato.
The one that was a estate and one of its most extensive positions in terms of land and construction on it, is now called Mission Hotel and belongs to a large hotel chain, however, this is the most special venue because the details and essence of the Mexican comedian are impregnated even in the large swimming pool in the place.
On the property, he erected a pool in the shape of a whistle in the heart of the terrain, supposedly like tribute to his role in the film El Patrullero 777, where he plays a Mexico City police officer. However, that is not all, since the farm also was visited by other legends of the Golden Cinema as Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Maria FelixPedro Vergas and María Sorté.
According to official information from the hotel on its social networks, the cost per night for two people goes from $1,623 to $3,957 Mexican pesosThat is, from $80 to $197 dollars, depending on the room and the luxuries that the guest desires.
Location of the Mission Hotelthe Cantinflas rest house: Salida Real a Querétaro 1, Zona Centro, Centro, 37774 San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
The hotel, which pays tribute to the iconic Mexican actor who died on April 20, 1993, stands out for its rich historical and cultural content related to Cantinflas. Next to the reception, visitors find a area dedicated to the memory of the comediansimilar to a museum, where newspapers, photographs and paintings that capture moments of his life and career are exhibited. Furthermore, on June 9, 2012, a statue in its gardens as a tribute to his legacy.
The hotel’s design incorporates several elements that evoke Cantinflas’ film career, including a whistle-shaped pool, inspired by El Patrullero 777, as well as a mill that alludes to A Spotless Don Quixotecomplemented by a well, children’s play areas and various fountains.
Another attraction is the mini golf course, reflecting the comedian’s love for this sport, and pool and carom tables are preserved, which he once had in his possession.
Between his 60 roomsthe number 212, where Cantinflas used to stay, is especially popular for transporting guests back to the actor’s golden era. In addition to this, the hotel offers a variety of accommodations: 49 double rooms, seven single rooms, one pet-friendly room, two junior suites and two master suites, including the exclusive Cantinflas Suite.
The establishment also has The Little Town, a restaurant specializing in Mexican dishes; ‘La Tertulia’, an atmospheric bar; meeting rooms and a large event hall with capacity for 250 people, thus covering a wide range of needs and preferences of visitors, all while celebrating the life and work of one of Mexico’s most beloved comedians.
