Description
This beautiful old mansion is filled with wrought-iron decor surrounding vibrant plants and gardens. The exposed brick walls are complimented with lovely wooden furniture. Around each corner is a cozy sitting area with big, comfortable couches and tables for socializing - all outdoors and facing the open courtyard. In the center of the courtyard is a small búcaro (fountain) covered with lilipads. Climb up to the rooftop to find a lovely terrace with picturesque views of the city and its surrounding volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. Lounge chairs and bistro tables have been set out to encourage guests to enjoy the views. There is a common area with a large TV and comfortable couches for evening gatherings. A small business area has two computer terminals for Internet access. Coffee and Tea are available all day long. The staff here is gracious and friendly and English is spoken.

Insider Tips
Room #206 has a small, private balcony facing the courtyard in a quiet location towards the back. There is a free shoe-shining service. The hotel has a doctor on call in case of emergency.

Benefits
This warm and welcoming hotel is a good value for the luxuries provided.

Drawbacks
The rooms are somewhat small compared to other hotels in this category.

Rooms
There are 20 stylishly decorated rooms, each containing beautiful furniture and large, comfortable beds. The rooms are somewhat small compared to other hotels in the area, with the bed taking up most of the space. Bathrooms are clean with adequate showers. Each room has a cable TV. As with most hotels in Antigua, there is no air conditioning here, and not much need for it. Three of the rooms are luxury suites.

Food
There is no restaurant here. Breakfast is served at the adjacent 'La Fonda de la Calle Real', one of the city's best-known restaurants. Room service can be ordered from here throughout the day.

Children
Children are welcome and childcare services can be arranged through the front desk. 2 children under the age of 10 can stay free (in parent's room).

Rates
US$75 - 135; includes breakfast; note that prices increase $10 on weekends.

	Information:
	Location 3a Calle Poniente #8