阿雷納爾酒店

The pool area and the sauna are definitely top class the hotel location was in a bit of a tough neighborhood

Hotel Arenal is very well situated , being within a 7 - 8 minute walk from Plaza 24 de Septiembre. I note some people complain that taxis cannot pull in out front off road but this is not so. The road is one - way & on approach the kerb is lowered by a metal gate at the start of the hotel premises , allowing a vehicle to pull off the road entirely. Look out for this on arrival. There are steps to reach the entrance but staff were out quickly to lift bags into reception which is light & airy with comfortable sofas. 2 very small lifts to access upper floors. My room was large with a comfortable , large double bed. Good bathroom with hot water at all times. Like many hotels in Bolivia , it is not very quiet if their is exterior noise which is always possible at weekends , particularly. Buffet breakfast next to reception area. Reasonable choice ( except for vegans ). An awful lot of sticky cakes on display - I wonder how long they were there - a strange breakfast choice. All the staff were helpful & pleasant.