Our recent visit to Chichicastenango, Guatemala, was made even more memorable by our overnight stay at the Mayan Inn. Sure, the name seems a little corny, but our room was amazing! The antique furniture is beautifully ornate (see pics) and the door does indeed have a secure keyed lock, although this may represent a recent upgrade. While the daytime sun... more

This large, fairly new hotel, just steps from the twice-weekly market in Chichicastenango, is a gem. Our triple room )actually two rooms) was equipped with a fireplace, which was supplied with wood and fired up by the staff at our request. We were on the second floor, far from the street, and the room was absolutely quiet. Lighting was very... more