Location. The El Convento is adjacent to the Capuchin Convent in Antigua, Guatemala, Guatemala. Central Park and Calle del Arco are one half kilometer from the hotel. Casa Santo Domingo Museum is also one half kilometer away.
Hotel Features. With bricked, vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls and hand crafted doors, El Convento emulates the 18th century design of the adjacent Capuchin convent. At the hotels Sitz Restaurant and Lounge, chef Arlene infuses dishes with spices, flowers and fruits of the Antigua region. The lounge is open afternoons and evenings and provides access a terrace with volcano views. The hotel features an outdoor pool and a lobby fireplace. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.
Guestrooms. The hotels 14 guestrooms share a central courtyard decorated with a 100 year old Tempixque tree. Private patios with fountains extend from each room. Beds feature 300 thread count Egyptian cotton linens and a choice of pillows that range from hypoallergenic to memory foam. Marble bathrooms boast LOccitane toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, towel warmers and rain showers. Five in room music selections are complemented by a choice of aromatherapy, including cypress, eucalyptus, rosemary and orange. In room spa services include deep tissue and relaxation massages, and manicures and pedicures. Flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations are provided.
Expert Tip. In keeping with the look and feel of an 18th century convent/monastery, the hotel features candlelit walkways at night and restaurant wait staff dressed as monks.
Rates:
190.48 - 400
Number Of Rooms: 14
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 1 p.m.
El Convento
2a Avenida Norte 11
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 03001
Driving Directions:
From La Aurora International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 48 km.