Hotel La Casa de Don Ismael

This is a nice but basic hotel. I had a double room. The room is not too big, but big enough for at least one person. Bathroom is pretty spacious and has a warm shower, which is nice since it’s a bit colder in the evenings. The room was tidy, but could be cleaner. The bed slept nice and had a good mattress. One thing I didn’t like about the room was the smell. At first I thought they might want to cover something up, but after a thorough check I couldn’t find any nasty stuff or so. WiFi is perfect by the way! The door of the room needs some maintenance and a new lock. ||The hotel has a nice common area as well as a rooftop to chill out and have a splendid view on a couple of Vulcanos. The staff is very nice! Though don’t speak English. I can imagine it can be a bit noisy since there is no insulation, but I didn’t have issues with it. |Breakfast consists coffee, pancake and a banana. |The hotel has a good location, just a small stroll from the Central Park. ||Overall I had a good stay and I would visit again might I go back to antigua. If you want to meet fellow travelers I would recommend to look for another hotel or hostel.

Probably the place we liked most during a whole month of travels. The staff as well as the owner himself are polite and obliging at all times and you feel home from the first moment on. Rooms as well as bathrooms are clean and spacious (even the toilet paper was folded). Breakfast was delicious. No matter if you need a shuttle service to the airport or advice on tours or anything - they will always do their best to make it happen.||Simply an awesome little hotel.

Simple, clean rooms and hot water. Nice location. BUT, there is nothing between you and your neighbors sound wise. Loud and echoing cinder block walls. Horrible. You hear absolutely everything. Breakfast was nice. Eggs or pancakes. Shuttle to airport was DOUBLE what the shuttle across the street was so we went with the Dionisio Hotel shuttle instead. Staff was polite and helpful. Loved the garden inside and loved the candles lit at night. The atmosphere was great. Views from top floor are amazing.

Very good location (5 minutes walk to the central square), and at the end of a dead-end street - so very, very quiet. Nice, well-maintained property, with a rustic cachet. Shared bathoom kept clean throughout the day. Comfortable mattress.||||Breakfast is ok, but could be improved. Staff is extremely nice, but when it comes to travel/tourist information their knowledge is average.

I booked to stay two nights here and informed them on the first night I would arrive last as I was coming from Honduras. I was greeted by the night duty guy and shown to my room.||The next morning I was delighted to have a hot shower and a delicious breakfast of eggs, beans and bread with yummy coffee. I ate breakfast in a cute courtyard which was intimate and allowed for conversation with other guests - one of whom I explored Antigua with that day.||The bed was comfortable and the linen clean.||I had a private room and bathroom and it was quiet and away from the main alley. ||The next morning I was leaving at 8:30am by a shuttle I booked with the hotel. At 8am I had a knock on the door from the chef asking what I wanted for breakfast. I was gobsmacked! How extremely thoughtful and kind! ||Without hesitation I have booked for a 3rd night when I return to Antigua.||I booked a trip to volcano Pacaya and a shuttle bus to lake atilan through the hotel and without a doubt will be booking a shuttle from the hotel to the airport on my return.||Fantastic hosts, clean hotel, delicious breakfast and thoughtful staff! ||Highly recommend 😁||

We had a great stay here for 3 nights. It’s basic, but it more than did the job. A family run operation, everyday when we returned the bed was made, the towels were washed and it was homely.|It’s at the end of a quiet side alley, which keeps a lot of the noise away, it’s easy to find and offers great access to most of Antigua’s attractions.|The breakfast is basic... eggs and beans or pancakes. We had both and both were winners!

The hotel staff is extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The room was larger than expected with a spacious, beautiful private bathroom. The double bed was cozy and warm. Location is equidistant from el mercado and Plaza Mayor. I enjoyed everything about this hotel experience.

First I have to say that I was on a business trip to Guatemala (a country I had never been before) and I just needed a decent place to sleep, without spending too much money. I think Don Ismael was a good choice. After arriving in Antigua, I realized that most of the other expensive options were not as charming as they look on the internet. In fact, I would say that Antigua is a good place for visiting, exploring the landscape, but not necessarily for staying in a lovely charming hotel (i.e, most of them are overpriced for what they offer). Don Ismael is a simple place, but clean enough and with a friendly and helpful staff. Really OK for budget travellers. Could be disappointing for couples. Breakfast was basic, but OK (choice between pancakes or scrambled eggs with beans).