The Cloister Hotel in Antigua Guatemala

The Cloister, a seventeenth century convent, brought up to the most exacting modern standards, is centrally located under the Santa Catalina Arch, the city's signature monument. When you stand in the backyard you can perfectly see this famous monument as shown in the pictures on the side.

The Cloister, originally a 16th century cloister, later converted to a private-residence by Boston transplant Barbara Leaver, provides a rare opportunity to visit a colonial home.

Within the original massive walls, around a colonial garden, individual rooms of various sizes have been created, each with its own fireplace, library, and collectibles including antique oak furniture.

Two of the units have tubs lined in Antigua style, all have sleeping lofts, and each is an outstanding example of decorative art.'

The Cloister Hotel and Bed & Breakfast in Antigua Guatemala was built in the classic Spanish style with comfortable furnished rooms arranged around a central garden courtyard, it is comfortably furnished, with private baths and fireplaces in all seven bedrooms and wireless internet available.

'This is the most Antigüeño of the intimate lodging places in town, a sixteenth-century convent brought up to the most exacting modern standards, while retaining the elegance of bygone times. Don't miss this great opportunity to stay in this cozy, lovely and excellent located hotel.

The Cloister, originally a 16th century cloister, later converted to a private-residence by Boston transplant Barbara Leaver, provides a rare opportunity to visit a colonial home.

Centrally located, it is under the Santa Catalina Arch, the citys signature monument.

The beautiful high-ceilinged living room with its stone fireplace is a meeting place where guests congregate to compare the day s activities, enjoy a drink, play cards, listen to music or read.