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$60-70 d). It has comfortable, carpeted rooms, some with city views and windows shaded
by trees, with private bath and in-room Internet.
$100-200
Among Guatemala City's numerous international hotel chain options is the Barceló
Guatemala City (7a Avenida 15-45 Zona 9, tel. [phone],
www.barceloguatemalacity.com , $91-177 d), with six different room types to choose from
and all the standard comforts usually found in the Spanish hotel chain's properties. Amer-
ican and United Airlines have offices in the lobby of this former Marriott property.
The Guatemala City location of a Guatemalan luxury hotel chain enjoying success
throughout Central America, Hotel Princess Reforma (13 Calle 7-65 Zona 9, tel.
2334-4545, www.hotelesprincess.com , $120 d) is a winner for its sophisticated old-time
ambience.Amenitiesincludeaswimmingpool,gym,restaurant,andEnglishpub-stylebar.
Its 110 rooms have air-conditioning. It is curiously the only of its Central American coun-
terparts that is not part of the Hilton chain.
ZONA 10
Under $50
Zona10wasstrictlyhigh-budgetoptionsuntiltherecentappearanceof Xamanek Student
Inn (13 Calle 3-57 Zona 10, tel. [phone], www.mayaworld.net/xamanek , $14 p/p in
dorms,$35privatedoubles),afriendlysortofplacewithcleandormitoriessharingspotless
bathrooms with hot showers and two rooms with private bath. Services include laundry,
airport pickup, Internet, bag storage, and free use of the kitchen. Room rates include pan-
cakesandcoffee.Therearetwogardensandalivingroomforchillingout.Itmakesagreat
placetostayifyou'reonabudgetanddon'twanttostaydowntown.ItsZonaVivalocation
is excellent.
$50-100
Best Western Stofella (2a Avenida 12-28 Zona 10, tel. [phone] or 2338-5600,
www.stofella.com , $65-100 d), a solid choice for business travelers, has rooms with fan or
air-conditioningwithbreakfastincludedinthenightlyrate.You'llfindalobbyloungewith
some slot machines, a fitness room with whirlpool tub, a bar, and in-room Internet connec-
tion. Santander Plaza (15 Calle 3-52 Zona 10, tel. [phone], www.santanderplaza.com ,
$100 d) has 26 comfortable rooms with stylish, well-appointed furnishings in executive
rooms and junior and master suites. It has a lobby bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy access
to the wonderful Hacienda Nueva Country Club (Km. 25, Ruta Nacional 18, Carretera a
Mataquescuintla, San José Pinula, tel. [phone], www.haciendanueva.com , $75 Tues.-