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services on offer, the weekend sauna (3pm to 6pm) may be an added bonus for some
people.
HOSTEL
Hostal Gina's $$
(
422-2925;
www.ginashostal.web.bo
;
México 346 nr España; s/d/tr B$130/240/300)
Above Gina's beauty parlor, this is a modern, bright and freshly furnished hotel. Don't be
put off by the reception (OTT with the lilac, perhaps?); this is a great place and the larger
rooms, equipped with kitchen and living room, are good value.
Hotel Diplomat $$$
(
425-0687;
www.hdiplomat.com
;
Ballivián 611; s/d B$470/540;
) Though the Dip-
lomat, an upmarket business hotel, is clinically efficient in its service, it has a snobbish at-
mosphere that some might feel verges on the unfriendly. There are great views from some
of the well-appointed rooms and it has a good location on Av Ballivián, known as 'El
Prado' - a center for shopping or barhopping. Free airport transfer.
HOTEL
Monserrat Hotel $$
(
452-1011;
www.hotelmonserrat.com
; España N-342; s/d B$180/300;
) In a renov-
ated historic building at the heart of the eating and cafe scene. The rooms are elegant and
comfortable, though some are a bit dark. Great views of the
Cristo
from the 2nd floor.
HOTEL
Residencial Familiar $
(
422-7988; Sucre E-554; s/d B$130/160, without bathroom B$50/100)
Set in a lovely
old building, this budget place has plenty of character. It's built around a secluded patio,
complete with a nude sculpture in the fountain, and is a real haven from the hustle and
bustle of the street outside.
PENSION
Apart Hotel Concordia $
(
422-1518; Aniceto Arce 690; apt d/tr B$200/250;
) This fading but likable place is
family-run and family-oriented. Two- and three-person apartments include a bath, kit-
chenette (dishes available on request) and phone. Guests have access to the pool and laun-
APARTMENT
