Hotel Ajau Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Interior
Hallway
Daily full breakfast (USD 3.50 per person)
Standard Room, 4 Double and 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Business center

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7, Avenida 14-21 Zona 1, Guatemala City, 01001
  • Place, U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, La Aurora Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paseo Cayala
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Guatemala City

Located in Zona 1, Hotel Ajau Colonial is adjacent to Museum of Invisible Musicians and within a 5-minute walk of Church of St. Francis. This 3-star hotel has 42 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Guatemala City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • U.S. Embassy in Guatemala - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • La Aurora Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Paseo Cayala - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Estilo Nica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪China Queen 1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bamboo China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪subway 6ta avenida - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ajau Colonial

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Hotel Ajau Colonial features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per person one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Safes, desks, and free toiletries are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1914
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Pet weight must not exceed 22 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10.00 (from 8 to 14 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

Hotel Ajau Colonial offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Hotel Ajau Colonial?

This hotel is situated in Zona 1, just steps from Museum of Invisible Musicians and Museo de Musicos Invisibles, and within a short walk of Museo de Ferrocarril. You'll also find La Aurora Zoo and Paseo Cayala within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Ajau Colonial doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Ajau Colonial a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ajau Colonial serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Ajau Colonial for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Ajau Colonial?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ajau Colonial is La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA), which is 4.6 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ajau Colonial.

Reviews

Hotel Ajau Colonial Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They're always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and helpful. Our plane got in hours later than it was supposed to and accommodated us genially. We enjoy the breakfast courtyard and all the plants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Rex

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermosa estadía
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
staff was great - looked after providing early morning transportation to the airport, ensured it was on time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mauro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rene

Liked: Staff & service
very good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not too clean. Rooms laid out in awkward ways. Rude staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionis was very efficient. But the cleannines of room disatisfied completely. Noises all night long. No TV working, no Wi-fi. I don't recommended it any more. It was a good place to stay, no more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, spacious room and well kept up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was close to the main plaza in Zona 1. I felt safe there. Nice patio filled with plants - colonial style. I wasn’t happy about the receptionist, a nice girl trying to do her best but unfortunately unable to help her customers with the essentials like : where to find a travel agency open on Sunday, and knew nothing about transport out of town. Seemed only to know about one specific driver who could take us places and have us pay a lot for his services. Also the breakfast served the hotel was quite decent but way too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Louis, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Although the street on which the hotel was situated looks a bit derelict, the hotel is a short walk to a nice street with lots of shops and restaurants. In general, for the price, the room was a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Dave, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Reasonable hotel if you are alone and on a budget

We decided to stay here in an attempt to save a little money. This is a reasonably nice hotel, but I can not recommend it due to their unusual surcharges. We arrived late at night (around 10:30pm) and the entire hotel was completely dark inside. There were no lights on in any of the hallways or the lobby, and they did not turn them on for us when we arrived. If it was not for the “flashlight” option on my phone, I would have had a hard time climbing the stairs to my room. The room was comfortable, however I didn’t notice when I booked the reservation that there is a “surcharge” for the “airport shuttle”. (Every other hotel I have stayed at in Guatemala City has offered a complimentary airport shuttle). Their “shuttle” was actually just a taxicab they called for us, who directly charged us Q180 for the ride. This is much higher than the usual rate we have paid for a similar cab ride in the past. Also, buried in the fine print, which I failed to notice until later, was a $15 surcharge, per night, for having a second person in the room. Add this all up, and our stay here was actually more expensive than it would have been at our preferred hotel in the same area, the Hotel Royal Palace. My recommendation is to skip this one and just stay at the Royal Palace instead, especially if you have more than one person with you. The Royal Palace has a much better location, better facilities, better service, a better restaurant, free airport shuttle, and no unexpected surcharges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Thelma, Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confortable and inexpensive

The Hotel is small but very quiet it’s clean and found what I needed a clean and comfortable bed hot water and working bathroom. I don’t recommend the restaurant it’s expensive for the kind of menu they have

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location in Zone 1. Clean. Secure. Accessible. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and safe

Very close to main plaza, not fancy but clean and the team is very helpful.........
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017