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Overview
- outdoor swimming pool
- airport shuttle (free)
- free wifi
- free parking
- fitness centre
- spa and wellness centre
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- fabulous breakfast
Intro
Located in Zona 9, which is dominated by the Torre del Reformador, a looming sculpture modeled on the Eiffel Tower, the 5-star Barcelo Guatemala City is within 10 minutes' drive of such culture-oriented attractions as the large museum "Museo Popol Vuh". Situated in the heart of Guatemala City, the elegant hotel provides 397 rooms with views of the pool along with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
Rooms
The spacious rooms at the accommodation feature a trouser press and air-conditioning along with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment. A hot tub and a sauna, together with such comforts as hairdryers and bathrobes are also provided.
Relax
Massage therapy and a community pool are available for additional fees. This hotel features a heated swimming pool and a fitness room to help guests stay in shape. The Barcelo offers sport activities, such as squash and billiard. Onsite wellness options include a wellness centre along with beauty treatments and a hairdresser. Business travelers will appreciate such conveniences as conference equipment and a photocopier, together with access to a conference room.
Location
The Barcelo Guatemala City lies about 5 minutes' drive from La Merced Church and 10 minutes by car from the zoological park "La Aurora Zoo". Shopping venues in the area include Plaza Fontabella Shopping Center (1.3 km) and the sleepy official Handcrafts Market (2.5 km).
Impressions
Pros & Cons
- Classy hotel in a classic-style building.
- Particularly good setting in a central area surrounded by a lake and a park.
- About 3 km from the heart of downtown Guatemala City.
- Huge rooms, many with a hot shower, a full bath and good wi-fi.
- Outstanding breakfast with healthy food served in the restaurant.
- Great restaurant serving local dinner menu.
- Executive lobby bar.
- Helpful service provided.
- Reasonable value compared to other Guatemala City properties.
- Bathrooms might vary; a few were very dated as to past guests' reviews.
- A few staff members seemed a bit slow to some vacationers.
Rooms
Facitilies
Amenities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Ways to relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Squash
Reviews
Tourist VR
Categories
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Cleanliness 9.2
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Comfort 9.2
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Facilities 8.9
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Free WiFi 8.9
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Location 9.3
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Total 8.8
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Value for money 8.6
Location
- 1. La Aurora Zoo 810 m (2657 ft)
- 2. Nais Acuarium 550 m (1804 ft)
- 3. Monumento a la Madre 220 m (722 ft)
- 4. Plaza Berlin 1.61 km (1.00 mi.)
- 5. The Children's Museum of Guatemala 920 m (3018 ft)
- 6. The Secret Garden 190 m (623 ft)
- 7. Museo Popol Vuh 1.92 km (1.19 mi.)
- 8. Monumento a Cristobal Colon de Thomas Mur 840 m (2756 ft)
- 9. Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing 1.87 km (1.16 mi.)
- 10. Torre del Reformador 1.79 km (1.11 mi.)
- 1. Strikers Sports Bar 70 m (230 ft)
- 2. Carpaccio Restaurante 500 m (1640 ft)
- 3. Giuseppe Verdi 480 m (1575 ft)
- 4. Kardamomuss Fusion 610 m (2001 ft)
- 5. San Martin 750 m (2461 ft)
- 6. Facundo Parrilla Argentina 580 m (1903 ft)
- 7. Kyoto 20 m (66 ft)
- 8. Denny's 670 m (2198 ft)
- 1. La Aurora International 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
- 2. Boulevard Liberacion y 15 Avenida Zona 13 260 m (853 ft)
- 3. Parada de 14 y Ref 450 m (1476 ft)
- 4. Boulevard Liberacion y 3 Avenida Zona 9 590 m (1936 ft)
- 5. Boulevard Juan Pablo II y 5 Calle Zona 13 770 m (2526 ft)
- 6. Platinum Centro America 910 m (2986 ft)
- 7. Parqueo turitran 1.14 km (3740 ft)
- 8. Estacion Los Arcos 1.26 km (4134 ft)
- 9. Para Frontera - Valle Nuevo 1.83 km (1.14 mi.)
Address
View map7 Avenida 15-45 Zona 9
Contact information
Contact phone
50223784000
Website
Visit hotel website
guatemalacity@barcelo.com