Hotel Camino Real is one of the larger and nicer hotels in Managua, offering clean mid-range rooms and an extensive roster of features. Among them: an attractive outdoor pool, a kiddy pool, a business center, a fine dining restaurant, and even tennis courts. The location near the airport is convenient for those stopping over in Managua before or after a flight, and airport shuttle service is included in the nightly rate.
Hotel Camino Real is one of the larger and nicer hotels in Managua, offering clean mid-range rooms and an extensive roster of features. Among them: an attractive outdoor pool, a kiddy pool, a business center, a fine dining restaurant, and even tennis courts. The location near the airport is convenient for those stopping over in Managua before or after a flight, and airport shuttle service is included in the nightly rate.
The Holiday Inn Managua is a large, above-average chain hotel. It's arguably a bit nicer than the Hotel Camino Real (the rooms and common spaces are more modern), but it's not as nice as the Intercontinental Real Metrocentro. The outdoor pool is attractive but can get quite crowded in the late afternoon, and the restaurant is solid. Rooms are about what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn -- clean and contemporary, with comfortable beds and generic decor -- and many have views of the pool or lake. There's a convenient airport shuttle (for a small fee) and Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
The Holiday Inn Managua is a large, above-average chain hotel. It's arguably a bit nicer than the Hotel Camino Real (the rooms and common spaces are more modern), but it's not as nice as the Intercontinental Real Metrocentro. The outdoor pool is attractive but can get quite crowded in the late afternoon, and the restaurant is solid. Rooms are about what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn -- clean and contemporary, with comfortable beds and generic decor -- and many have views of the pool or lake. There's a convenient airport shuttle (for a small fee) and Wi-Fi is available free of charge.
This 14-room historical boutique hotel delivers on beauty and charm. It’s housed in a lovingly restored 15th-century home, replete with archways, Moorish tiles, exposed bricks, and a courtyard with dazzling views of the Alhambra. Snug rooms are outfitted in antique, pretty decor and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There’s no restaurant, but the bar is open 24 hours a day. The location in the mellow, beautiful Albayzin neighborhood makes it well-situated for exploring Granada.
This 14-room historical boutique hotel delivers on beauty and charm. It’s housed in a lovingly restored 15th-century home, replete with archways, Moorish tiles, exposed bricks, and a courtyard with dazzling views of the Alhambra. Snug rooms are outfitted in antique, pretty decor and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There’s no restaurant, but the bar is open 24 hours a day. The location in the mellow, beautiful Albayzin neighborhood makes it well-situated for exploring Granada.
A beautifully restored 19th-century mansion on a cobbled street, the 31-room Villa Oniria offers a stylish, upscale experience in the city center. This lovely property has rooftop and fireplace lounges, along with lush gardens, a full-service spa, and a chic restaurant serving gourmet Spanish cuisine. Rooms are modern and spacious with cozy couches, while suites have big terraces with Albaycin views. Some rooms are showing signs of wear and tear, and there's a fee to use the cramped gym, but Wi-Fi throughout is free. For travelers seeking an Andalusian villa experience with outdoor space and proximity to the sights, this is a solid pick.
A beautifully restored 19th-century mansion on a cobbled street, the 31-room Villa Oniria offers a stylish, upscale experience in the city center. This lovely property has rooftop and fireplace lounges, along with lush gardens, a full-service spa, and a chic restaurant serving gourmet Spanish cuisine. Rooms are modern and spacious with cozy couches, while suites have big terraces with Albaycin views. Some rooms are showing signs of wear and tear, and there's a fee to use the cramped gym, but Wi-Fi throughout is free. For travelers seeking an Andalusian villa experience with outdoor space and proximity to the sights, this is a solid pick.
This 232-room Granada chain hotel has a wonderful location within walking distance from Granada’s historic sights, shopping highlights, nightlife, and charming bars and restaurants. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have lovely terraces with breathtaking views of the city and its cathedral. The Melia Granada has a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch and a lobby bar that serves coffee and drinks. There’s also ample event space and a small, but well-equipped, fitness center.
This 232-room Granada chain hotel has a wonderful location within walking distance from Granada’s historic sights, shopping highlights, nightlife, and charming bars and restaurants. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have lovely terraces with breathtaking views of the city and its cathedral. The Melia Granada has a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch and a lobby bar that serves coffee and drinks. There’s also ample event space and a small, but well-equipped, fitness center.
The 15-room El Ladron de Agua is a mid-range boutique with an artistic sensibility set in a 16th-century building. Located on a cobblestone street along the River Darro in the Albaicin district, this property hosts monthly art exhibits and has a beautiful central atrium with a soothing cistern. Moorish-inspired rooms have terracotta tiled floors and wood beam ceilings, and some have Alhambra views. Free sherry and olives are offered in the afternoon, and there's a cozy library stocked with travel books. However, some rooms have thin walls and views of concrete-walled buildings. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 15-room El Ladron de Agua is a mid-range boutique with an artistic sensibility set in a 16th-century building. Located on a cobblestone street along the River Darro in the Albaicin district, this property hosts monthly art exhibits and has a beautiful central atrium with a soothing cistern. Moorish-inspired rooms have terracotta tiled floors and wood beam ceilings, and some have Alhambra views. Free sherry and olives are offered in the afternoon, and there's a cozy library stocked with travel books. However, some rooms have thin walls and views of concrete-walled buildings. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel that's a short walk from the Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel. The hotel features colorful, modern interiors and each of its floors are named for the five human senses. There are some nice perks here, too, and the spa, fitness room, and rooftop splash pool are unexpected in this category in central Granada. The 75 rooms have dashes of style, but are a bit spartan. All come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, though they can be small, and many don't have coffeemakers or mini-fridges. The Shine Albayzin is a similarly design-conscious mid-range hotel. It's closer to the Alhambra and the heart of the Albaicin, but it doesn't have a pool like the Five Senses.
Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel that's a short walk from the Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel. The hotel features colorful, modern interiors and each of its floors are named for the five human senses. There are some nice perks here, too, and the spa, fitness room, and rooftop splash pool are unexpected in this category in central Granada. The 75 rooms have dashes of style, but are a bit spartan. All come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, though they can be small, and many don't have coffeemakers or mini-fridges. The Shine Albayzin is a similarly design-conscious mid-range hotel. It's closer to the Alhambra and the heart of the Albaicin, but it doesn't have a pool like the Five Senses.
Mukul is more than just a luxury resort; it is one of the most exclusive hideaways not only in Nicaragua, but Central America. The name, Mukul, is Mayan for "secret," and guests are assured of a high level of privacy: The resort, part of a sprawling, 1670-acre beach community, has only 37 luxurious Bohios and Villas, and the grounds are not open to the public. The existence of the resort is hardly a secret, however, as this $40 million project helmed by Don Carlos Pellas, a Nicaraguan business magnate, is helping to change the face of the country's tourism industry. The guests who can afford Nicaragua's most expensive hotel rates will be rewarded with a gorgeous white-sand beach, one of the most beautiful spas in the world, an 18-hole golf course, gourmet cuisine, and pampering service -- though they should note that construction on the property's hillside real estate is still underway. tag:revisit 7/1/2014
Mukul is more than just a luxury resort; it is one of the most exclusive hideaways not only in Nicaragua, but Central America. The name, Mukul, is Mayan for "secret," and guests are assured of a high level of privacy: The resort, part of a sprawling, 1670-acre beach community, has only 37 luxurious Bohios and Villas, and the grounds are not open to the public. The existence of the resort is hardly a secret, however, as this $40 million project helmed by Don Carlos Pellas, a Nicaraguan business magnate, is helping to change the face of the country's tourism industry. The guests who can afford Nicaragua's most expensive hotel rates will be rewarded with a gorgeous white-sand beach, one of the most beautiful spas in the world, an 18-hole golf course, gourmet cuisine, and pampering service -- though they should note that construction on the property's hillside real estate is still underway. tag:revisit 7/1/2014
The aptly named Hotel Victoriano, built by an English immigrant in 1902, has charming Victorian architecture and style. This intimate boutique hotel is across the street from the beach and within walking distance of San Juan Del Sur's restaurants and bars. Rooms have relaxed (if not luxurious) beach-y style -- locally crafted cedar furniture, bright floral bedding, tile floors, and cable TV (though some TVs are tiny). They're showing a bit of wear, but they're clean and a couple have ocean views. The small pool is suitable for a dip rather than a swim, and the beach across the street is a bit dirty and not very wide (it almost disappears at high tide). The restaurant serves a quality a la carte breakfast and solid lunch and dinner fare.
The aptly named Hotel Victoriano, built by an English immigrant in 1902, has charming Victorian architecture and style. This intimate boutique hotel is across the street from the beach and within walking distance of San Juan Del Sur's restaurants and bars. Rooms have relaxed (if not luxurious) beach-y style -- locally crafted cedar furniture, bright floral bedding, tile floors, and cable TV (though some TVs are tiny). They're showing a bit of wear, but they're clean and a couple have ocean views. The small pool is suitable for a dip rather than a swim, and the beach across the street is a bit dirty and not very wide (it almost disappears at high tide). The restaurant serves a quality a la carte breakfast and solid lunch and dinner fare.
Shine Albayzin is a small three-pearl property housed in a former 16th-century palace in the historic and scenic Albaicin district. It's one of the city's best hotels for visiting the Alhambra, with the western end of the complex about a five-minute walk away. The property's 12 guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, and apartments with kitchens are available in a nearby annex building. Some units offer views of the Alhambra and have espresso makers, but most don't have coffeemakers or kettles. Features include a continental buffet breakfast buffet for a fee, and free afternoon tea and cookies. Travelers who want to stay closer to the city center can consider the nearby El Ladron de Agua.
Shine Albayzin is a small three-pearl property housed in a former 16th-century palace in the historic and scenic Albaicin district. It's one of the city's best hotels for visiting the Alhambra, with the western end of the complex about a five-minute walk away. The property's 12 guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, and apartments with kitchens are available in a nearby annex building. Some units offer views of the Alhambra and have espresso makers, but most don't have coffeemakers or kettles. Features include a continental buffet breakfast buffet for a fee, and free afternoon tea and cookies. Travelers who want to stay closer to the city center can consider the nearby El Ladron de Agua.