Piedraluna, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Explore & Book

"'Get in and get out' seems to be the standard advice on Guatemala City. True, it's not a particularly relaxing place to spend time, and is visited primarily while in transit to and from other more exotic parts of the country. Yet there's lots to see and do here, so the vision of Piedraluna’s owner, Gabriela, makes sense: a clean, calm base in the heart of the city’s uptown district, from which exploring is easy. A small hotel with only 6 rooms, Piedraluna’s décor aims at being international and cosmopolitan - white, modern and uncluttered with wooden floors. While lacking any distinctive Guatemalan character, the atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly. Rooms are light, spacious and well-fitted, with comfortable beds. A cosy balcony restaurant serves tasty food, and all the vegetables and coffee are supplied from the family’s farm. Well located for key attractions such as the National Archaeological Museum, and crucially just 4km from the airport, Piedraluna is a relaxing base in Guatemala’s busy and sometimes daunting capital. Highs It's close to the Zona Viva, which is the trendy area of the city and full of restaurants, bars and nightclubsThere are kitchenettes in all rooms; most have balconies tooStaff are happy to advise on the city's highlightsThe environmentally conscious owners have made a genuine attempt to create a low-impact hotel Lows The international ‘furniture showroom’ modernism with little Guatemalan flavour may disappointThe food is on the pricey side" - Michael Buick