I had a very good experience staying at Hotel San Rafael in Antigua, Guatemala. The location is excellent,just steps from the Arco de Santa Catalina and perfectly situated for exploring the city on foot. The hotel is a small boutique property with only seven rooms, which gives it a quiet, intimate feel. There is a beautiful central courtyard where breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:00 a.m., and it adds a lot of charm to the stay.
We stayed in Suite Santa Rosa (Room 7), which is set away from the main courtyard next to a nice water feature. Rooms 6 and 7 are more private and removed from the breakfast area, which I appreciated. The other five rooms face the courtyard, and guests in those rooms may experience some morning noise during breakfast service.
Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with a particularly good bed. Housekeeping came daily, refreshed the room, and provided bottled water.
The staff throughout our stay was pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. The complimentary breakfast was also very good and felt thoughtfully prepared.
The only minor drawbacks were the lack of a refrigerator in the room and having to carry a traditional key on a large keychain. Neither issue significantly impacted our experience, though.
Overall, Hotel San Rafael is a charming, well-located boutique hotel with attentive staff and a peaceful atmosphere. I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and centrally located stay in Antiga
