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El Carmen Hotel

3a Avenida Norte 9, Antigua, Guatemala
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El Carmen Hotel
Ranked #48 of 70 hotels in Antigua
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Halifax
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The staff at El Carmen are extremley helpful! Had a relaxing and restful stay at this quaint little hotel in Antigua. I have traveled to Antigua a few times and stayed in a variety of hotels. This little charmer is close to all the main attractions and action in Antigua while retaining a quite tranquil atmosphere. I stayed here on... More

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Rochester, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We stayed here twice in the same week...first was for two nights (mon/tues) on the second floor and the second was for two nights (sat/sun) on the first floor. I think we were the only guests in the hotel during our first stay. Staff are very nice and attentive and we had everything we needed, even extra pillows for the... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013 via mobile

The location of this hotel is great, the staff are curteous and helpful. Breakfast is so handy and tasty....but, and it's a big but... The room we stayed in was incredibly damp and musty, smelled awful and we had to keep our window open with a fan blowing in fresh air all day to prevent the mildew smell from returning.... More

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WYOMING
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Stayed here one night and would have loved to stay longer! Right in the heart of the city! Beautiful room! Rooftop views of the city and volcano in the distance! Wonderful breakfast in the morning! Would love to stay again!

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Eventoselcarmen, Front Office Manager at El Carmen Hotel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Thank you for tour comment, we hope you can come back soon. More

Bogota, Colombia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

My husband and I spent 2 nights in El Carmen. Some of the hotels in Antigua is super expensive. This one was averagely priced but the room was nice and the breakfast well-exceeded our expectations. We had a room on the second floor facing the patio. From other trip advisor reviews, these rooms seem to be the better ones. The... More

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Eventoselcarmen, Front Office Manager at El Carmen Hotel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Thank you for your comment, we hope you can visit us again very soon. More

central Wisconsin, USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

After three nights in Guatemala City for business, I and a friend who was in Guatemala for the first time went to Antigua for another four nights. I knew my friend enjoyed finer hotels, but I talked him into staying at the El Carmen Hotel, because of it's very fine location, because of it's rooftop with excellent views and tables... More

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Eventoselcarmen, Front Office Manager at El Carmen Hotel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

We enjoy having you every year Mr. Ralph you are like family, thank you for your comment. More

St. Neots, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Right in the centre of town this hotel is ideally placed for all the sites in this beautiful city. Lovely central coutyard, the setting for a buffet breakfast. So if you want a lay-in choose a room on the 1st floor or above. The rooftop terrace has a good view of the volcanos and seating and two loungers, a peaceful... More

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London, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

loved this hotel which I spent a total of 3 nights in. the staff were helpful and the place is gorgeous. we had a gigantic room with a seating area, a big bathroom and dressing area! the roof terrace is gorgeous with a lovely view of volcano Agua and Antigua- great place to see the sunset and sunrise! The inside... More

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Warrnambool, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2012 via mobile

If you are a light sleeper don't stay there. Very noisy because poor sound proof. It's only a few blocks from the main square and there is an art market nearby.! There are many eating drinking places within walking distance.

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Oslo, Norway
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17 reviews 17 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

Stayed here as part of a group tour with G Adventures. I originally tried booking an extra night before the group tour, but only received an auto reply, never an answer to my question regarding an extra night. Bad customer service, but I am happy I stayed somewhere else that night, considering the standard of the hotel. The first room... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel El Carmen
Address: 3a Avenida Norte 9, Antigua, Guatemala
Region: Guatemala > Sacatepequez Department > Antigua
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #48 of 70 hotels in Antigua
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