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Hotel Colonial - Granada, Nicaragua

Hotel Colonial - Granada, Nicaragua Review


Parque Central, 25 meters oeste • Granada, Nicaragua • Central America



Overall 4.00 of 5 (by 1 user)



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mrkstvns
Austin, TX
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Tranquil Oasis in the Colonial Heart of Granada
4 star rating

expecting good, fair service, off the beaten path, in the city, seeker of fun and interesting places, livin' la vida loca, adventurous, appreciative of good service, active traveler
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    central location, latin flair and atmosphere, quiet, clean, spacious rooms, affordable rates


JUL
17
2008
 
 
 
You just can't beat the central location of the Hotel Colonial --- just 10 steps off the town's central plaza --- and the comfortable rooms and joyfully bright latin character of the place make it an unbeatable base camp in downtown Granada Nicaragua.

Rooms are spacious and have a lot of character: bright colors, intricate tilework, and plenty of architectural quirks keep the place interesting and very human feeling. Despite its traditional charm, it's really a very modern room at heart, with a big new color TV that gets a ton of cable channels, really really COLD air conditioning, and a spacious, bright, airy bathroom with twin pedestal sinks. Despite being in the heart of colonial downtown, it's also a surprisingly quiet place to spend the night.

There's two swimming pools, each set in separate courtyards. Lush tropical plants contrast against bright yellow and pink walls, creating a bold statement. The bar is lively in the evening and has a wonderfully intimate feeling (not to mention good drinks at reasonable prices).  The small dining room is open only for breakfast, and the menu is oriented heavily towards American tastes. There's a rental car desk off the lobby, and neighboring businesses include a friendly bookstore/cafe.

The neighborhood is safe and quiet, and the hotel's central location makes it a perfect home base for exploring everything the city and its surroundings have to offer. The Colonial is a fun, laidback, friendly hotel. I'd stay there again!


On the web at:
www.hotelcolonialgranada.com

I_thumb_up Hotel Colonial - Granada, Nicaragua is recommended by mrkstvns


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Katrena wrote on Jul 19, 2008 at 6:34AM


Looks like a beautiful place!


steve9631 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 at 3:18PM


You know I've thought about Nicaragua, but it still doesn't make me feel all that warm and fuzzy. Good review.