Guest User
June 1, 2023
My wife and I spent a marvelous week in Antigua, Guatemala, May 09-16, 2023. As a result, we now have a new favorite hotel, and we have experienced many lodging venues through the years. I am somewhat reluctant to admit this, since I would rather that La Galeria be our own private secret, but it is clear from other reviews of the establishment that it is far too late for that. I do not wish to omit any of the incredible cast of characters who populate the La Galeria world: Julia, the gracious and expert bilingual manager; Wilfredo, the intellectual often on duty at night; Vivian, with whom I had a long correspondence concerning our stay; Laura and Marco, who make use of their ample talents to ensure that guests receive the best possible treatment; and Armando, who, while not employed by the hotel, provides transportation with caution and punctuality. Other members of the staff responsible for cleaning and serving breakfast were also consistently responsive to our needs, with cheerfulness and a willing disposition. Our room was extremely satisfactory, and the bath offered the best showers I have ever had. It is difficult in a small space to comment on all the kindnesses we were shown, so I will settle on an example. One night we wished to dine on Guatemalan food, so Julia took us to a spot she knew, on her way home. When it was time to call Uber for the trip back, the restaurant personnel informed us that our ride was already there: it turned out that since there was no car service at that late hour, Julia had returned to the establishment and waited until we finished our dinner. That degree of care is virtually unheard of, yet for individuals of her caliber, it seems to come naturally. La Galeria is, for many reasons, our preferred hotel, and we cannot wait to return. Mi esposa y yo pasamos una semana maravillosa en Antigua, Guatemala, del 09 al 16 de mayo de 2023. Como resultado, ahora tenemos un nuevo hotel favorito, y hemos experimentado muchos lugares de alojamiento a través de los años. Soy algo reacio a admitir esto, ya que preferiría que La Galería fuera nuestro secreto privado, pero está claro por otras reseñas del establecimiento que es demasiado tarde para eso. No quiero omitir a ninguno de los increíbles personajes que pueblan el mundo de La Galeria: Julia, la amable y experta gerente bilingüe; Wilfredo, el intelectual a menudo de guardia por la noche; Vivian, con quien mantuve una larga correspondencia en relación con nuestra estancia; Laura y Marco, que hacen uso de sus amplios talentos para garantizar que los huéspedes reciban el mejor trato posible; y Armando, que, aunque no es empleado del hotel, se encarga del transporte con cautela y puntualidad. Otros miembros del personal encargados de la limpieza y de servir el desayuno también respondieron siempre a nuestras necesidades, con alegría y buena disposición. Nuestra habitación era extremadamente satisfactoria, y el baño ofrecía las mejores duchas que he tenido nunca. Es difíci