While Antigua certainly qualifies as a destination for the luxury traveller (with its colonial masterpieces built by Spanish Conquistadors) there is a wide variety of hotel properties to suit any budget and any mood from the lavish and rather expensive Santo Domingo to the simple and not so luxurious little Posadas on Santa Lucia.
Location. Although a key factor for any tourist, Antigua, which is only 8 by 8 blocks, is notoriously difficult to navigate. It is advisable to book a centrally located hotel and take note of any distinguishing landmarks, as Antigua’s colonial streets have a tendency to all look the same. Be aware at night as it becomes twice as tricky especially if you are wearing high heels and walking across the cobble stones in the dark.
Hotel Facilities. Be careful when looking at the travel brochure, that the hotel that you see in the glossy photo is one that you’re going to be staying in. It’s a good idea to check online reviews, ask friends who have already been and also check the hotel’s websites (although many Guatemalan websites never won any medals for design – don’t necessarily hold this against the quality of their hotel!)
Electric Showers. Generally not a problem for any one staying in any of the midrange to luxury hotels in Antigua, but beware of what is meant by "hot showers". Hot in Guatemala sometimes means luke warm and in other places an electric shower may have live wires hanging out the side! I don't know about you but I would prefer to pay a little extra
Terrace. If your hotel has a terrace – make full use of it! Sunsets in Antigua are spectacular with the sun usually going down at 6.30 behind the stunning volcanoes. If you’re staying at budget hotel and don’t have a terrace, never fear, the sunset doesn’t get much better than at Sky Cafe.
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