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(
www.hotelbucaros.com
;
7a Av Norte 94; s/d Q278/358; )
West of La Merced, this converted
150-year-old residence strikes a nice balance between colonial splendor and contemporary
comfort. Rooms with pastel walls and high wood-beam ceilings open on to three lushly
planted courtyards graced with
los búcaros -
semi-circular fountains that are set into the
walls.
Hotel Posada San Vicente $$
( 7832-3311;
www.posadasanvicente.com
;
6a Av Sur 6; s/d Q280/360; )
One of eight Antigua
lodgings under the stewardship of a Tennessee native, this long-standing lodging a block
west of the Parque Central was recently made over in contemporary colonial style. Sport-
ing
típica
bedspreads and plenty of exposed brick and stone, the 23 rooms wrap around a
lovely lily-shaped fountain; above it all, there's an inviting roof terrace.
HOTEL
Hotel Palacio Chico (Casa 1940) $$
( 7832-3895;
www.hotelpalaciochico.com
; 7a Av Norte 15; s/d/tr incl breakfast Q302/413/493; )
Though
on the small side, rooms at this stylish, well-managed place are nicely decked out, with
classic tile work, crafted iron bed frames and sponged on paint. Get a pedicure at the
ground-level spa or catch some rays on the top deck terrace.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Las Golondrinas $$
( 7832-3343; lasgolondrinasapts.info; 6a Av Norte 34; s/d Q150/250; )
The apartment-like rooms at
this tranquil complex are an excellent option for serious self-caterers. Units are set around
a tree-studded garden, and all feature front terraces with tables suitable for al fresco din-
ing. The place is run by an inveterate traveler who's climbed hundreds of volcanoes, and
good weekly and monthly discounts are available.
APARTMENT
Hotel Posada San Pedro $$
( 7832-0718;
www.posadasanpedro.net
;
7a Av Norte 29; s/d/tr Q240/360/400)
Somebody's restored this
place with a whole lot of love and attention to detail. Rooms are spacious and well fur-
nished and look out onto two lush patios surrounded by hanging plants.
HOTEL
