It is no secret that there has been a huge influx of luxury hotels in Antigua Guatemala over the past 10 years. Dating back from the colonial era when conquerors and Spanish noblemen populated the city, Antigua has had an air of elegance about it. Although there are many different places to stay to suit every budget, boutique hotels and resorts have increased in popularity in a big way.
There have been an increasing amount of luxury 5 star hotels and resorts such as Soleil located on the outskirts of Antigua. All these type are generally bigger, more spacious with parking and business facilities and meeting rooms. However, what they make up for in modern amenities they usually lack in colonial charm and uniqueness.
The best hotels in Antigua Guatemala are those that offer an experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Palacio de Dona Leonor is relatively new on the Hotel scene in Antigua but oozes charm and sophistication. It is the former mansion of Pedro de Alvarado, and each room is named after a famous Spanish nobleman. People say that this accommodation is like having a history lesson as it brings the colonial splendor to life.
One of the most famous is Santo Domingo, which is famous for its idyllic setting for weddings with a church on site and it even a helipad for helicopter tours. It is situated on the site of some ancient Spanish ruins and is renowned for being very romantic.
It’s true that there are many different luxury hotels in Antigua Guatemala and that to stand out from the crowd they are constantly innovating and coming up with new ideas. This can only benefit the consumer that comes to Antigua offering them more choice and selection.
That building looks really cool.
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