Porta Hotel Antigua
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Porta Hotel Antigua Review
Offering a barber shop and a luggage room, the 5-star Porta Hotel Antigua lies in the historical district of Antigua, only a 7-minute stroll from Arco de Santa Catalina and within 5 minutes' drive of Casa de los Gigantes. From this Antigua hotel you can admire views of the patio, enjoy steam baths, a treatment room, and an outdoor swimming pool and take advantage of a perfect location.
The Porta Hotel offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. Entre Campanas, located a minute's walk from the accommodation, will spoil you with contemporary cuisine.
The luxury Porta Hotel is situated in the heart of Antigua, right near the multi-domed Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande Church. The nearby places of worship include the Roman Catholic church "Catedral de San Jose" (450 metres) and the ruined monastery "Casa Santo Domingo Museums" (1.3 km).
There is the 18th-century La Merced Church 1.1 km away, and litegua bus station around 10 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
Equipped with a safe box, some of the 110 rooms feature a stone fireplace along with a wardrobe and a work desk. They have a welcoming interior. Bathrooms include a sauna and a steam bath, along with comforts such as bathrobes.
For those travelling from afar, La Aurora airport is 46 minutes' drive away.
A sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool can be booked at the property at an extra charge. A heated pool as well as a fitness suite highlight the Porta Hotel Antigua. This accommodation entices guests with a wellness centre and a beauty parlour featuring body scrub, pedicure, and manicure. There is meeting rooms and a business centre available for corporate travellers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Charming and brilliant hotel with volcano views next to the city centre.
- Beautiful central location a 4-6 minute walking distance from the multi-domed Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande Church.
- Surrounded by an extensive garden and a lush forest.
- Huge rooms with free Wi-Fi, a balcony, and a safe box; many have cosy decor accents.
- Outdoor restaurant serving a wide array of cuisines, including Western fare.
- Guests can savour excellent drinks served at the lounge bar.
- Helpful service; amenities are great.
- Great prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the not good bed.
- A few staff members might seem not that friendly at times.
Key Features
- 2 swimming pools
- free parking
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- spa and wellness centre
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Relax
- Infinity pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Convento de las Capuchinas 960 m (3150 ft)
- Casa Santo Domingo Museums 1.34 km (4396 ft)
- Cerro de La Cruz 2.04 km (1.27 mi.)
- Palace of the Captain Generals 440 m (1444 ft)
- Convento Santa Clara 360 m (1181 ft)
- Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande 380 m (1247 ft)
- Central Park 470 m (1542 ft)
- Arco de Santa Catalina 770 m (2526 ft)
- San Jose El Viejo 90 m (295 ft)