14 Best Hotels in Asunción, Paraguay

Cordial service and opulent, gleaming accommodations are the hallmarks of this lodging. The lobby blooms with plants and works by indigenous artisans and paintings by Michael Burt, one of Paraguay's leading contemporary artists. Rooms come in one of three color schemes (green, light blue, or orange) and all harbor Burt paintings and Guaraní artwork.

An abundance of greenery greets you as you enter this modern, 15-story hotel. The sleek black-and-white lobby has an executive bar where you can enjoy a cocktail. Many of the rather small rooms, which are redecorated every couple of years, have views of the bay. Each contains a data port where you can plug in your laptop; if you didn't bring it along, the hotel's business center offers four terminals.

Built in 1858 as a private residence for the López family, and transformed into a hospital during the War of the Triple Alliance, this beaux arts–style hotel is now a national landmark. It's certainly charming, though a few of the rooms with balconies are noisy. Others are quite nice and peaceful; ask to see one before taking it. All are simply furnished, but this is a good budget option.

This hotel owned by the owners of the nearby Hotel Excelsior lacks the frills of its pricier sibling. Rooms, many with hardwood floors, are pleasantly furnished with dark greens and golds. Each room has an Internet connection—a rarity at this price range.

Replicating the sensibility of a grand old Latin American hotel, this place gives you colonial style with modern amenities. The attentive staff greets you with a welcome drink in an opulent lobby filled with lush greenery. The modern rooms are much more subdued, decorated with carved wooden armoires and handicrafts. Pampering is taken to the next level with free airport transportation, complimentary massages for every two days you stay, and free ironing of your wardrobe upon arrival.

Priding itself on personalized attention, this hotel has won a devoted clientele. Rooms are large, though slightly austere. The sixth-floor terrace has a pool with a terrific bay view. Adjacent to the hotel you'll find an excellent deli and pastry shop.

Friendly, attentive service is the hallmark of this comfortable, if rather unremarkably decorated, lodging. The carpeted rooms are large, but the beds are small. A tasty breakfast is included in the rate and there is an impressive pool on the rooftop overlooking downtown and the bay.

On the shores of Lago Ypacaraí, this low-key century-old Spanish-style hotel underwent a complete refurbishing in 2007, going from country-rustic to country-chic, with amenities such as a "cyber center," swimming pools and botanical gardens. For an added fee, guests have use of bikes, boats and horses. The restaurant's forte is roast beef or pork, cooked in a wood-fire oven and served with sopa paraguaya.

Regency-style fabrics, carved-wood furniture, and Oriental rugs make this one of the city's most elegant hotels. An ongoing refurbishing is making the place gleam again. You'll sink into the carpeting in the huge, plush, brightly furnished rooms accented with wood carvings and Paraguayan art. The three-story Excelsior Mall is across the street.

Peace Corps volunteers in Asunción on business or pleasure dub this place, just east of downtown, their favorite, and their presence here gives the hotel a youthful exuberance. High-ceiling rooms are simply furnished with two beds, a desk, and a chair. On the second floor is an open-air patio and a small pool, making it the ideal place to excape the city below. The low prices make this a solid budget bet.

Two blocks from the Plaza de los Héroes, this comfortable lodging has conveniences usually reserved for more expensive establishments. All rooms have contemporary furnishings. Business travelers have access to fax machines and computers.

The suites in this hotel are popular with business travelers. Each includes a sitting room, a dining area, and a kitchenette. The furnishings differ markedly from room to room: "classic" rooms tend toward carved wood, while "contemporary" rooms have more modern furnishings. Both types are equally plush.

This remodeled riverside resort 13 km (8 mi) southeast of Asunción has regained its reputation as one of South America's finest hotels. Some of the rooms, which are decorated with leather furniture, open onto verdant patios where hummingbirds nest in the foliage. You'll find plenty of recreational options here.

The sleek, orange-brick high-rise facing Plaza Uruguaya goes out of its way to impress: in the lobby, a giant chandelier shimmers above Oriental rugs, enormous urns, and a grand staircase. Rooms are less regal, but bright and comfortable. A breakfast buffet is included.