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Hotel Ajau Colonial

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white wall with arches. - Hotel Ajau Colonial (Guatemala City)
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread and a white towel folded on top. - Hotel Ajau Colonial (Guatemala City)
A lush indoor garden with hanging plants and a white building with arches in the background. - Hotel Ajau Colonial (Guatemala City)
A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and a metal railing. - Hotel Ajau Colonial (Guatemala City)
A restaurant with brick walls, a fireplace, and outdoor seating. - Hotel Ajau Colonial (Guatemala City)
At Hotel Ajau Colonial, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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A bed with a striped bedspread and pillows.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a floral-patterned bedspread and white pillows.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and pillows.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and two pillows.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a television on a stand.

Standard Room, 4 Twin Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Zona 1, a neighborhood in Guatemala City, is home to Hotel Ajau Colonial. Museo de Musicos Invisibles and Museo de Ferrocarril are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Catedral Metropolitana and Palacio Nacional de la Cultura. Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Guatemala City travel guide
Map
7, Avenida 14-21 Zona 1, Guatemala City, 01001

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central entrance, multiple flags, and a colorful street vendor cart.
    Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palace of Justice
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Guatemala City Hall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pollo Campero
    4 min walk
  • Al Estilo Nica
    4 min walk
  • China Queen 1
    6 min walk
  • Fu Lu Sho
    6 min walk
  • al Macarone
    6 min walk

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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

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Colonial architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ajau Colonial pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

Check-in begins at noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ajau Colonial?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Hotel Ajau Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Ajau Colonial located?

Located in Zona 1, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Invisible Musicians, Church of St. Francis, and Museo de Musicos Invisibles. Museo de Ferrocarril and Palace of Justice are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ajau Colonial Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

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

8/10 Good

Rene

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

Very good choice !

Super clean ! Nice and quite!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El cuarto básico pero cómodo, el calentador de agua no funcionó, colchones nuevos y cómodos, personal muy amable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó, un lugar sencillo pero acogedor y un personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermosa estadía
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hotel muy centrico, seguro. Sus habitaciones son sensillas va de acorde al precio.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rene

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy lindo el hotel y el desayuno muy rico lástima que el último día aunque dijimos q salíamos más temprano desde el día anterior no nos prepararon nada.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy agradable servicio y excelente ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fernando

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

Gracias

Gracias por el servicio
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louis

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

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

Bien

Bien!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lissette

Disliked: Room comfort
Necesitan mejorar el menu del restaurant, las camas estan algo viejas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

nelson

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

Buena elección

Habitaciones cómodas estilo colonial.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

personnel malhonnête?

J'ai voulu imprimé 3 feuilles juste avant de partir le mec me demande 10 quetzal comme si ça coutait 3,333Q la feuille, prix à la tete du client. L'ordi à 3Q les 15 min est tellement lent qu'il est à éviter à tout prix
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Todo bien, las habitaciones son grandes y cómodas. Hotel céntrico en la zona 1 capitalina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018