A beautiful boutique hotel in the beating heart of Antigua, El Convento seamlessly marries antiquated Guatemalan charm with contemporary luxury chic. Think stone courtyards, wooden carvings, water fountains, fireplaces and high wood-beamed ceilings; a haven amid the bustling historic metropolis. Each of El Convento’s 26 rooms is uniquely designed and combines colonial grandeur with plasma televisions, iPod docks, multi-directional rain showers and outdoor jacuzzi tubs on private decks; your room is the perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring.<\/p>\n
El Convento is situated in Antigua, a city in the\u00a0central highlands\u00a0of\u00a0Guatemala\u00a0famous for its well-preserved\u00a0Spanish\u00a0Baroque-influenced architecture and now a UNESCO\u00a0World Heritage Site. The hotel is located close to the city center and many visitor attractions; guests can expect an hour\u2019s drive from La Aurora Airport to the hotel.<\/p>\n
Choose from one of the hotel\u2019s 26 sumptuous suites, all named in honour of notable characters from Guatemala\u2019s rich history and the nearby towns. Most of the rooms are centerd around a beautiful courtyard containing a hundred year old Tempixque tree but no two are the same; your room is unique to you. From the relaxing neutral tones to the gorgeous furnishings and authentic local touches including fine art and sculptures, everything has been meticulously thought of. \u00a0You can even choose what kind of pillow you\u2019d like, be it hypo-allergenic, memory foam, goose down or magnetic. The bathrooms are all marble and exposed stone walls with natural skylights and L\u2019Occitane products; this is the lap of luxury.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s special about El Convento is that it\u2019s an oasis of opulence just a stone\u2019s throw from all the action. With all of Antigua\u2019s most fascinating landmarks right on your doorstep, including the Capuchinas Convent, Central Park and San Jose Cathedral, it couldn\u2019t be easier to get out and explore, with the knowledge that you\u2019ll return to bask in your beautiful courtyard or dine in magnificent gourmet restaurant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A beautiful boutique hotel in the beating heart of Antigua, El Convento seamlessly marries antiquated Guatemalan charm with contemporary luxury chic. Think stone courtyards, wooden carvings, water fountains, fireplaces and high wood-beamed ceilings; a haven amid the bustling historic metropolis. Each of El Convento’s 26 rooms is uniquely designed and combines colonial grandeur with plasma […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":173182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"country":["Guatemala"],"class_list":["post-183928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-guatemala","type-hotel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n