As my title already says: This has been one of the most beautiful hotels we've ever visited.

Let me start with the only bad thing: It's very much outside the center and not easy to find. We had to ask 3 taxi divers. But everything else is just very much above average. It starts with the colors, paintings all over the place, a beautiful garden, very nice swimming pool, small but you have your privacy, the rooms are so very amazing, nice and comfortable beds and a nice interior, the most amazing, creative cuisine partly prepared by the owner - everything is so breath-taking in the real sense of the word. Very friendly, personal, emotional treatment - it's not like a hotel: it's as if you stay with your best friend.
It looks that the location really is a disadvantage as for this unbelievable beauty there were not many guests in the hotel. This hotel and these people would deserve much more.
If you do not worry that you would need a taxi each time you would go to the hotel then you should try this little treasure.

We managed to find the Posada after some hunting on tripadvisor for a base in Antigua. We were expecting family members to visit us over the course of three weeks, so we wanted somewhere with a 'wow' factor! We contacted Carmen and Carlos beforehand and we managed to secure an excellent deal for all three rooms in the off-season. We found the Posada's location secure (within a gated driveway) and quiet- its about 15-20min from the central square. On entering the Posada you are greeted by a beautiful, serene entrance and mature garden. There are climbers and an abundance of flowers as well as numerous hummingbirds flying about the place! The pool is gorgeous- very long, so perfect as a lap-pool (although non-heated and a little nippy on a cloudy day!). Two rooms exist downstairs bridged by an open living area used by the two rooms. The decor is very classic and sophisticated and the facilities are excellent (tea/coffee making, hot water power showers, adequate storage space, alarm clock, t.v with 50+ channels and an abundance of 'vogue/vanity fair/times' magazines!). We had continental breakfasts daily with fresh fruit (expertly arranged and decorated!), hot muffins, fresh juice, tea/coffee and sweet breads. You can ask for a full breakfast and dinners which are no trouble for the owners (dinner approx $20 each for three courses), but we tended to have simple lunches made by ourselves using the mini-kitchen. Rooms were cleaned and the place was maintained to a high level throughout our stay. The posada only has three rooms (one further room upstairs overlooking the terrace with its own living room) so the place is incredibly quiet and intimate- a haven from the hectic Antiguan crowds! We also had airport pick-ups arranged by Carlos (5 to be exact!) all at unsociable hours, but all performed by him without so much as an early morning yawn!!
Overall, if you are looking for a beautifully decorated, serene environment in which to enjoy Guatemala and its colonnial city, Antigua then this is the place!

Once we arrived in Guatemala, Posada el Ensueno was a little hard to find, even though we gave our shuttle driver a map of its location. It's hidden inside a secluded street that is shut off by gates from the general traffic. But after driving around for half an hour, we did finally find it.

We were greeted by Carlos who was very friendly and even drove us to town, showing us the different sites and restaurants we could visit. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but inside it looks very charming with the colonial style decor and all the creeping plants and flowers.

The rooms were a little dark, as is the case with colonial architecture which doesn't allow for much light to get in. But the beds had clean sheets, the bathroom and shower were also clean, no mold or mildew. No musty smells. The carpets on the ground were a little old, from people walking on them with their shoes on.

The area is very tranquil and quiet, great for relaxing or reading a book on one of the chairs by the pool. It's a very interesting and charming place. There are some stairs that look like a hidden tunnel which bring you to the terrace, where there are more plants, flowers and places to relax.

The breakfast was the best. Very delicious and more than you would expect. We had scrambled eggs with potatoes and ham, fruits, pancakes, toast. It was great, and well presented.

Carlos was the nicest person, very accommodating and even let us use his internet connection in his office to check our mail at no extra cost. Another thing I wanted to mention is that Posada is about a 15-minute walk from the center of town, but we never felt unsafe in our walks. I would definitely recommend this place because the service, the breakfast and the charm is excellent.

Today, I received a question from a Trip Advisor member about the Posada El Ensueno. I was delighted to inform her of the most wonderful place we stayed in Antigua. The two reviews that have been posted are so true. I don't think I can add any additional information other than it was the nicest place we have ever stayed and such personal touches! It is "Tops" in my book.