Even one night in the Shahrazad Grand Suite at the Posada de Los Leones (The Lion’s Inn) will have you feeling like Moorish royalty, an influence which seems to permeate itself throughout the hotel.  This spacious suite’s arching wooden ceilings, French windows that overlook a private garden terrace, rich brocade tapestries, and commanding mantelpiece will undoubtedly make your jaw drop at first site of its magnificence.

Not to mention the attached bathroom is equipped with a large jacuzzi enclosed by a temperature-controlled glass steam room; an extravagant indulgence in its own right.

The hotel itself is one of marked beauty.  Located just walking distance from the heart of downtown Antigua, Posada de los Leones is situated on an expansive working coffee plantation with Guatemala’s majestic volcanoes as the backdrop.  In the early mornings, as the grounds are lit by the radiance of the rising sun, the hint of coffee flowers waft through the trees creating a truly ethereal experience.  Within the hotel, a central open-air courtyard, with lush tropical ferns and bougainvilleas surrounding a gorgeous fountain, serve as the focal point.

Along the perimeter of the hotel interior, a lap pool guarded by the hotel’s namesake lion statues looks into a cozy sitting room that faces the courtyard.  A treat on a rainy day, is to lounge in the sitting room and watch droplets of water seemingly make the courtyard glimmer alive with light and reflections.  Every little enclave of this boutique hotel is gorgeous and tastefully decorated with authentic Guatemalan textiles and craft work.  Upon dusk, pathways and corridors around the hotel are illuminated by the flickering dance of small candles, as the melodic chirping of the local birds ring through the air.

With only six grand rooms, Posada de los Leones truly caters to the luxurious exclusivity that many yearn.  This experience is only heightened by the blend of professionalism and Guatemalan hospitality showed by the staff under manager, Estela Mendez.  Their personalized care from arranging transportation to packing food to take during outings, makes the service above and beyond.

The next time you dream of leisurely strolling down the cobblestone streets of the charming Antigua, make sure to book the Shahrazad Grand Suite at Posada de los Leones.

Article written by Anjali Menon

Las Gravielas, Calle de Los Duelos 1

Antigua, Guatemala

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