I stayed in Hotel Altamira for around 5 months, & stay was Ok, the room was pricey, & it is very hard to get reservation during the weekends, as many young couples descend to CCS for weekend fun, & it is very noisy at that time.

Al tough the points are the location, free Ice, & cheap laundry service, & @ the reception Marlene was very helpful, & YES she speaks English, acceptable by Venezuelan standards.

My friend who staying along with me in the adjacent room however had his Camera, & some cash stolen, but it was negligence on his part as he left the suitcase open.

So in all it is ok far a quick stopover, or if you are on budget.

I stayed at the Altamira Hotel during June and July 2010.
I have been treated by the personel extremely well. My suite was comfortable, clean and just a bit worn. But one has to understand the dificulties in these countries to maintain high standards. The people at the Altanira do what they can and I admire them for that.
Should I ever have to return to Caracas, the Altamira will be my refuge from the outside there.
Friedrich Niemann
Almuñecar Spain

I checked into the hotel because nothing else was available due to a convention. THe hotel is basic and clean (they use a lot of bleach so keep this in mind if you are sensitive to it). The hotel has a bit of a prison feel to it because you enter through caged gates. It has WiFi which works flawlessly. TO get a remote for the TV, you have to leave a deposit. Bed is comfy!

Overall, I would choose the Hotel LaFlorista up the steet. It is less expensive and my room had a balcony. Hotel Montserrat looked quite nice too but it is a little more expensive. Hotel Altamira is my third choice in this neighborhood.

The neighborhood is good but always be wary at night in Caracas wherever you are. I haven't had any problems in the day or night but when no one is walking on the street at night, it is time to head back to the hotel or get in taxi.

I stayed two nights in the hotel and for the price it wasnt that bad.
I paid 280 fuertes per night, and as far as my research go there are not that many options for a reasonable hotel in this price class in a safe and central area of Caracas.

The service is not very good, they dont smile, they dont say hi, but these days my expectations for Venezuela service levels are rock bottom. Venezuelans in hotels and restaurants are in general not that friendly. Its different if you meet educated venezuelans when you are going out to the clubs. Thats a different story.