I have traveled internationally one or two weeks per month for 30+ years. I went on a quick 3 day trip to Managua. A local friend booked this hotel for me. I was pleasantly surprised. The room was nice, roomy and clean. The beds were comfortable. The room had a large size plasma TV, a small refrigerator, a safe and a coffee pot. No old cigarette smell. The breakfast buffet was nice. The hotel is a bit (not much) out of the way but is on the top of a hill and gets a nice breeze. I would definitely stay there again.

I stayed at the Hotel 4 days with my wife and 2 daughters 7 and 11 years old I felt so security and enjoy at maximum, at front desk Denis was really great and helpful at the restaurant the food was delicious and Roberto our waiter for 4 days was exellent, my girls enjoyed the pool, I left all my money in the safe in our room and all values and never had a problem of missing something I would recommend this Hotel to everyone and there is a Casino in front of the Hotel if You like gambling,Thanks to all the staff at hotel.
Sincerly Mr. Interiano

We chose the Barcelo Managua for our last night in Nicaragua because it was one of only two hotels that offered an airport shuttle service (we stayed at the other one, the Camino Real, on our first night in the country). We were disappointed with the hotel. On the positive side, they offer free internet, the room was comfortable, the pool large, and the free breakfast was excellent. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of negatives. The shuttle only runs every two hours – not particularly convenient unless you happen to get lucky with your flight times – and is considerably longer than the 20 minutes that they advertise. The hotel also has a sterile feel to it – it is isolated in the suburbs, so there are no restaurants or stores within walking distance, and it is clearly designed for business clients rather than tourists. We also noted a general pattern of rip-offs - the bar prices were triple those of other hotels in Nicaragua, and the exchange rate was considerably poorer than at other hotels. We dined in the Japanese restaurant; the dishes were again quite expensive and, while my wife’s tempura was good, my teriyaki was a small portion of tough, over-cooked chicken and boiled cabbage. For the same price, the Camino Real, with reasonably priced drinks and a short shuttle ride, is a much better bet..

Nice hotel in quiet location. Big disappointment to find pool closed . No prior warning. Great shuttle service to airport, and friendly staff. Superb buffet breakfast included in room price.