I spent a delightful three weeks in this inexpensive hotel when I was in Guatemala to study Spanish. The staff was incredible! Friendly and efficient, they provided excellent service and thoughtful suggestions. I felt as if I were leaving friends and family after my extended stay. The hotel's proximity to the market, lovely restaurants, and the town square made it an ideal place to stay. The rooms, clean and comfortable, offered not only comfort but also a feeling of security. Access to other areas of the hotel--a rooftop terrace, a patio with comfortable sofas, and and internet access within the building--were special surprises. Kudos to the lovely staff. I am planning another extended stay there in the near future.

I recently stayed at Don Valentino after looking at the beautiful pictures on the website and seeing that it was listed in the Lonely Planet guide. Although the prices were a bit more expensive than other locations in Antigua, we decided to splurge on this hotel (which was twice as much as other hotels) for our last few nights in Guatemala so that we could be a bit pampered. Much to our chagrin, this hotel was entirely not worth the money. For one, there was not consistent hot water. Several times, the electricity shut down in the middle of a shower, leaving the person showering in the dark and with cold water. I ended up carrying my flashlight to the bathroom just in case! The balconies / common areas are quite nice, but don’t make up for the uninspiring room and the lack of hot water.

After reading the review posted by mexicohick, my friends and I booked a room with Don Valentino via phone. Being that we stayed through New Year's Eve, we expected most hotels to be slightly more expensive than on other nights. However, this hotel was not only more expensive than another hotel we stayed at in Antigua a few days earlier (literally twice the cost), but they required a two night minimum and the room was of far poorer quality than the first hotel.

Here are a few details of our stay:
-Our quad 'deluxe' room (a higher price than the regular quad which we selected because of availability) did not have any outside-facing windows and was poorly lit.
-The glass on the windows that faced the hallway were broken, allowing for anyone to reach in and open the window fully to gain access to our room.
-The hot water and electricity periodically shut off throughout the two nights we stayed there (at least once an hour, and often while showering).

The few good things I can say about the hotel were that the Guatemalan door staff was very receptive to our concerns and tried their best to assist us. Also, the hotel is relatively close to the Park where many of the New Year's Eve festivities took place.

Be forewarned - the pictures and advertising on Don Valentino's website are very misleading and for the price they charge, you can easily find a much nicer place to stay at.

After staying at so many nice hotels in Guatemala, we had a reservation at Posada Don Valentino. The room was dirty with a g-string and other junk under the bed. The room only had a window to the hallway which was facing directly to the internet cafe and was therefore very noisy. Forget about sleeping late!
The rate was quite a bit more than several other hotels which offer nicer rooms.
I can't recommend this hotel!