Best Urban Hotels in Guatemala

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a urban in Guatemala. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of urban in Guatemala is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

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Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala

El Convento Boutique Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 26 Uniquely Designed Suites with Private Patios Fireplaces & Jacuzzis
Amenities El Convento Restaurant offering International Cuisine Heated Outdoor Pool Massage Services & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in the Heart of Antigua Guatemala near Historic attractions

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.

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Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala

Posada del Angel

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 7 Individually Designed Suites Featuring Antique Furnishings & Wood-Burning Fireplaces.
Amenities Complimentary Breakfast Served In A Cozy Dining Area Or On The Rooftop Terrace With Available In-Room Massage Services & An Outdoor Solar-Heated Plunge Pool.
More Situated In The Heart Of Antigua Guatemala Offering Easy Access To Historic Sites & Cultural Attractions.([posadadelangel.com][7])

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.

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Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala

San Rafael Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7 Individually Designed Rooms Featuring Colonial Charm & Modern Comfort Including Fireplaces & Sky-Lit Bathrooms.
Amenities Complimentary Cooked-To-Order Breakfast Served In Courtyard Or Lounge With In-Room Spa Services Available.
More Located Steps From Antigua's Iconic Arch & Plaza Mayor Offering Easy Access To Vibrant Markets & Historic Sites.

Reflecting the city’s Colonial elegance, San Rafael is a place of beauty and surprising seclusion, geared mainly to adults (although over 12s are welcome during the off-peak season). Step into its lushly planted, floral and fragrant courtyard and you’ll feel a million miles from the bustle beyond – this is where the morning repast is served. The bedrooms too provide an escape, with log fires, crystal chandeliers, paintings and (more) fresh flowers; there are just seven (all situated on the ground floor) and each has the aura of a Latin aristocratic mansion house.

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