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(except the female figure is garbed in a
huipil
). At the rear is a grassy patio under a ja-
caranda tree - a surprisingly tranquil retreat considering the hostel's busy location.
Casa Cristina $$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
(
7832-0623;
www.casa-cristina.com
;
Callejón Camposeco 3A; s/d downstairs Q200/240, upstairs Q320/360;
)
There are just a dozen rooms at this three-level hotel on a pretty backstreet near La
Merced. Though rather compact, all are quaintly appointed with
típica
(traditional) bed-
spreads, brushed-on pastels and wood-stained furniture, and the plant-laden roof terrace
makes a nice retreat.
Muy tranquilo
.
Hotel Posada La Merced $$
HOTEL
( 7832-3197;
www.posadalamercedantigua.com
; 7a Av Norte 43A; s/d from Q265/340; )
Behind the big
wooden doors, La Merced sports a modern interior. Rooms in the rear section have a bit
more pizzazz, with
típico
weavings and colonial furniture. Bonuses include a rooftop ter-
race, well-appointed guest kitchen, morning coffee and gracious staff.
Hotel Casa Rústica $$
HOTEL
(
7832-3709;
www.casarusticagt.com
; 6a Av Norte 8; s/d Q357/440, without bathroom Q274/323;
)
Everything about the 'rustic house' feels right, from the lily-shaped fountain in the
cobblestoned patio to the tiled tables on the sun-splashed top deck. Designed by the
Tennessee-bred owner, it's also one of the few hotels in this price range to offer guests full
kitchen access, not to mention a pool table and entertainment lounge. Attractively done up
with regional textiles, the 14 rooms occupy two buildings on the upper level.
Under the same scrupulous ownership and similar in style, though a tad more luxurious,
7832-9090;
www.hotelcasa-antigua.com
;
3a Calle Poni-
ente 5; s/d/tr Q390/517/612;
7832-0961;
www.hotelcasadelparque.com
;
4a Av Norte 5; s/d Q745/900;
7832-6298;
www.hoteleuromaya.com
; 4a Calle Poniente 22A; s/d incl breakfast Q590/705)
.
Posada Los Búcaros $$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL