Hotel / Apart-Hotel Rentals List
Gentlemen, before coming to Asuncion I did some research on apartment rentals both on the web and in some of the local classifieds. Eventually I organized a list of promising places to stay. For your review I present you my list to which I have added Tequila Tim's can't miss recommendation for a hotel.
Please remember to always do your homework before deciding where to stay as prices and locations vary widely. Anyway, this is what I came up with:
Downtown Asuncion: these places are characterized by easy access to the privados and the tourist attractions. The downside can be the noise and drab surroundings.
1. Asuncion Palace Hotel (recommended by Tequila Tim). Read Tequila Tims review posts about this place and make sure to thank him.
[url]http://www.asuncionhotelpalace.com/[/url]
2. Aspen Apart & Hotel. The only place I could find downtown with apartment rentals. About four blocks away from the Asuncion Palace Hotel.
[url]http://www.aspen.com.py/[/url]
Outside of Downtown Asuncion: these places are outside the city center which requires either a car or public transportation for access. For those looking for a more tranquil setting. This is where I found most of the apartment rentals.
1. Residencia Nazareth Apartments: the website says it is about ten minutes from downtown. Provides references from a diplomat at the UN and another at the Italian Embassy.
[url]http://www.residencia-nazareth.com/[/url]
2. Candlewood Apart-Hotel: Located near Shopping Del Sol. About a 15 minute drive to downtown Asuncion. Has won a couple of international hospitality awards.
[url]http://www.paramantahotel.com.py/candlewood/en/index.html[/url]
3. Don Gerardo Apartamentos (this is where I decided to stay). Located in a nice quiet suburban neighborhood. The neighborhood has cobblestone streets and lush green lawns with houses that look like mansions. Supermarket and bus stop is located within a five minute walking distance. Has a receptionist 24 hours.
Its upside is also its downside as it is located about a 20 minute drive to downtown. Costs for a one way drive to downtown on a colectivo is $2800 Guarani and for a taxi it's about $42000 Guarani ( note $1 US = $4040 Guarani). Internet connection works half the time. Costs for a one bedroom apartment (Royal Suite) are $600 US per month for one person and $700 per month for two. Daily rental is $35 US per day for one person or $45 US for two. The apartment has a furnished kitchenette and living room. The website says continental breakfast is provided, but I have yet to see it (no big deal though). I'm not sure if this place is chica friendly as the owner lives here with her 17 year old daughter.
[url]http://www.gerardo.com.py/InicioEn.htm[/url]
And if you just want Hotels
Here are a few:
[b]Hotels[/b]
1. Gran Hotel Armele, Av. Colon and Palma. Rates: 40 USD / night. [url]www.hoteltravel.com[/url]
2. Embassy Hotel (next to the Super market El Pais) Rates: Mensual rate 900000Gs. Breakfast you can take in Plaza Hotel for 10000Gs (very good) 50 meters distance.
3. Hotel Bristol. 15 August 472. Rates: 180, 000-310, 000g. Tel: (595 21) 494 254. [url]http://www.hotelbristol.com.py/[/url]
4. Clorinda Hotel. Rates: 1200000Gs without breakfast.
5. Hotel Chaco, Caballero 285, corner of Mcal. Estigarribia, (recommended by forum members). Pool. Rates: $62 USD and included breakfast. [url]http://www.hotelchaco.com.py/[/url]
6. Grabados Park Hotel. 14 de Agosto and Estrella, in downtown Asuncion. Tel: (595 21) 497-921. Fax: (595 21) 445-324. Rates: Special "corporate weekend rate" of $65 USD per night. [url]http://www.granadospark.com.py/[/url]
7. Sagaro, details being Pdte. Franco 657 see / 15 de Agosto. Rates: 60Gs per night. Tel: (59521) 440377, 8. Fax: (59521) 449976. E-mail: [email]hsagaro@hotmail.com[/email]
8. Hotel Excelsior, Chile 980. Tel: (95. 21) 495 632. Fax: (595. 21) 496 748. [url]http://www.excelsior.com.py/[/url]
9. Manduara Hotel, Mexico 554. Rates: $34 USD per night, pick up service from the airport for an additional US$17. Fax: (595 21) 490 223/4. [url]http://www.manduara.com.py/[/url]
10. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cerro Cora 939. Rates: ___. Tel: (595 21) 452 682. [url]http://www.crowneasuncion.com.py/[/url]
11. Hotel "la Espanola", Luis A. De Herrera 142 why Fulgencio Yegros. Rates: 80, 000-110, 000g with breakfast, a good deal, A / C, private bath but no TV. Tel: (595 21) 449 280.
12. Hotel Palmas del Sol, _____. Pool. Rates: 154000g. Tel: ____.
13. Atlantic Hotel, Mexico why Azara. 400000 to 800000Gs monthly without breakfast.
14. Edificio Weimar, Pettirossi 527, at Peru. Rates: 750g a month. Tel: ____.
15. Hotel Miami, Plaza Uruguaya. 10 USD / night, okay hotel with good value rooms but no TV, street noise, probably not chica friendly.
[QUOTE=Hafrbo; 416882]Gentlemen, before coming to Asuncion I did some research on apartment rentals both on the web and in some of the local classifieds. Eventually I organized a list of promising places to stay. For your review I present you my list to which I have added Tequila Tim's can't miss recommendation for a hotel.
Please remember to always do your homework before deciding where to stay as prices and locations vary widely. Anyway, this is what I came up with:
Downtown Asuncion: these places are characterized by easy access to the privados and the tourist attractions. The downside can be the noise and drab surroundings.
1. Asuncion Palace Hotel (recommended by Tequila Tim). Read Tequila Tims review posts about this place and make sure to thank him.
[url]http://www.asuncionhotelpalace.com/[/url]
2. Aspen Apart & Hotel. The only place I could find downtown with apartment rentals. About four blocks away from the Asuncion Palace Hotel.
[url]http://www.aspen.com.py/[/url]
Outside of Downtown Asuncion: these places are outside the city center which requires either a car or public transportation for access. For those looking for a more tranquil setting. This is where I found most of the apartment rentals.
1. Residencia Nazareth Apartments: the website says it is about ten minutes from downtown. Provides references from a diplomat at the UN and another at the Italian Embassy.
[url]http://www.residencia-nazareth.com/[/url]
2. Candlewood Apart-Hotel: Located near Shopping Del Sol. About a 15 minute drive to downtown Asuncion. Has won a couple of international hospitality awards.
[url]http://www.paramantahotel.com.py/candlewood/en/index.html[/url]
3. Don Gerardo Apartamentos (this is where I decided to stay). Located in a nice quiet suburban neighborhood. The neighborhood has cobblestone streets and lush green lawns with houses that look like mansions. Supermarket and bus stop is located within a five minute walking distance. Has a receptionist 24 hours.
Its upside is also its downside as it is located about a 20 minute drive to downtown. Costs for a one way drive to downtown on a colectivo is $2800 Guarani and for a taxi it's about $42000 Guarani (note $1 US = $4040 Guarani). Internet connection works half the time. Costs for a one bedroom apartment (Royal Suite) are $600 US per month for one person and $700 per month for two. Daily rental is $35 US per day for one person or $45 US for two. The apartment has a furnished kitchenette and living room. The website says continental breakfast is provided, but I have yet to see it (no big deal though). I'm not sure if this place is chica friendly as the owner lives here with her 17 year old daughter.
[url]http://www.gerardo.com.py/InicioEn.htm[/url]
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