Best Luxury Hotels in Antigua Guatemala

Immerse yourself in Antigua’s past, by booking a suite at this hotel, opposite the 18th-century Capuchin convent. El Convento has a domed cupola, brick vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls, cedar-beamed ceilings, hand-crafted doors and textiles, spiral staircases, fine art pieces and a central courtyard where a century-old Tempixque tree still stands. In many ways, it’s evocative of a bygone era, but with the benefit of luxe mod cons like hot tubs, a chic lap pool, fluffy robes, air con and designer toiletries. The roof terrace and wine cellar are highlights for those who enjoy a glass of something special after a day’s sightseeing.

While still in its infancy, Posada del Angel was visited by the likes of Bill Clinton during his Presidency. But on first sight you may be surprised to learn it’s fewer than three decades old; with much patina, terracotta tiles, stone walls and a pretty pillared central courtyard bursting with blooms, it resembles a heritage building, blending well into Antigua’s cobbled streets and colonial-era properties. This was the UNESCO-listed city’s first-ever boutique hotel, with a long narrow outdoor pool, a plushly decorated outdoor terrace with far-reaching volcano views, a breakfast dining room with an open fire and just seven individualised suites.