I like the following: 1. Friendly and helpful staff. 2. Proximity to "downtown". 3. Safe for a solo female traveler. 4. Clean rooms and bathrooms. 5. Reasonably priced. I didn't care for the following: 1. Noise level of guests in the kitchen, eating outside, etc. I think quiet hours ought to be posted and enforced. 2. The request for a... more

Stayed here for one night then changed. Bathroom so tiny that one think it is a joke. Huge bugs in the room. Used bugspray in the bathroom to kill one and the next day there were four dead on the floor. Smelly room beacause of the lack of ventilation (windows facing a hallway not clean air). Kitchen looked very dirty.... more

We had a very pleasant stay at Posada la Merced in May of 2007 for 4 nights. The location of the hotel is good. 5th Avenue is the main drag in Antigua, and the hotel is on 7th Avenue. Many high end hotels were not in as good of a proximity to the center of town. 5th Avenue is two... more

First, the reservation system is a pain-they want you to go to Bank of America and deposit money in their USA account. Secondly, since someone e-mailed me in English, I presumed the hotel had staff available who understood the language. During my stay this wasn't the case most of the time. (Not a complaint, but at check- in they ask... more

Posada La Merced is easily the most memorable hotel I've stayed in, largely because of the friendly, helpful, cheerful staff. The place is always scrupulously clean and full of flowers and colorful weavings. From the rooftop views to the tranquil back patio to the more lively front patio, Posada La Merced glows with a vibrant beauty. Gail and her staff... more

They have great location: 1 block away from Iglesia de La Merced, 2 blocks away from Calle del Arco (5 Av. Norte) where all the nice restaurants are (Frida's, Sangre, Vinos y Quesos), Great pubs (Reilley's, Casbah...) The staff is really friendly, the rooms are impecable, really nice garden with wild orchids hanging out, beautiful terrace with columpios to take... more

We have stayed here for the past five years (at least once or twice during the year) and will return again this summer. The location is great; friendly staff, and at night, candles light the way to your room. Try to book a room in the back courtyard - a special place - fragrant garden, hammocks, nearby kitchen to brew... more

We've happily stayed at Posada la Merced several times in 2003 and 2005, our home-away-from-home in Antigua Guatemala. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, the rooms are small but immaculate and very cost-effective, the locale is quaint, and the best coffee and breakfast in town are right next door. Be there for Semana Santa (Holy Week) -- you can... more

Stayed at this hotel for two non-consecutive nights. The hotel owner and her staff were incredibly helpful and booked our trip overnight trip to Tikal. While we were gone, we were able to store our bags at the hotel free of charge. The atmosphere of the hotel is great as well. The common areas are beautiful and there are several... more