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Hotel “A la Maison” Pasaje Muñoz Cornejo 15, Sopocachi 02 2413704, alamaison-
lapaz.com ; map . The name of this place translates as “like being at home”, and it certainly
lives up to that, if, in fact, you can find it in the first place. Cloistered within a cul-de-sac and
almost entirely anonymous (no sign), it's essentially a house with a very low-key yet amen-
able staff and a jumble of spotlessly clean, discreet and spacious apartments, accessed by a
beautifullytiledstairwellandidiosyncratically decoratedwithrusticfurniture,hempcurtains,
abstract art and faded French novels. Kitchens are more basic but supplied with butter, jam,
fruit juice and fresh bread every morning. The views are superlative and wi-fi is availa ble. A
delig htful alternative to a Sopocachi hotel, though do yourself a favour and take a taxi. Bs455
($65)
Hotel LP Columbus Av Illimani 1990, Miraflores 02 2242444, www.lphoteles.com ;
map . Though it's slightly out of the way in a noisy part of Miraflores, this is a great-value
mid-range option with the feel and facilities of an executive level establishment (albeit no
pool or sauna). Housed in a swanky modern building looming over a sunken mock-up of
Tiwanaku's Templete Semi-Subterraneo, the blue and beige-carpeted rooms offer business-
like comfort (with memory foam beds and even a pillow menu) and functionality. Also high-
speed wi-fi , as well as inclusive breakfast and one of the best-value almuerzo buffets (Bs22)
in the city. Bs420 ($60)
Hotel Madre Tierra Av 20 de Octubre 2080, Sopocachi 02 2419910, hotelmadreti-
erra.com ; map . As one of the few hotels slap bang in the middle of the Sopocachi action, this
relatively new tower block represents fair value for money, with clean, brick-walled rooms,
a spacious dining room with wrought-iron chairs and stained glass, and a generally b right,
functional ambience. Staff are pleasant, there's wi-fi and a buffet breakfast is included. Bs340
La Loge Apart Hotel Pasaje Medinacelli 2234, Sopocachi 02 2423561, lacomedie-
lapaz.com ; map . A very blue stairwell accesses this cluster of chic, self-catering apartments
from the people who brought you La Comédie restaurant. Decor is more polished and minim-
alist than the similarly French-owned Hotel A la Maison , with a breakfast bar-style kitchen
(also with fresh fruit juice, bread and jam), and all rooms come equipped with internet-ready
computer. Bs480 ($70)
El Rey Palace Hotel Av 20 de Octubre 1947, Sopocachi 02 2418541; map ,
hotelreypalace.com . One of the most accommodating top-range options in La Paz, with
stained glass, big, comfortable and newly refurbished rooms with feather duvets and polished
dark wood furniture. Staff couldn't be more helpful and there's always great music tootling
away in the background, while the dining room is endearingly plush and the kitchen big on
quinoa and healthy food in general; if you have special dietary requirements, there's even a
nutritionist on hand. Moreover, should La Paz be in the g rip of a blockade during your stay,
they apparently have ways of getting you out... Bs595 ($85)