Description
The Hotel Plaza Colon is an elegant colonial house that has been restored to its original style and architecture, with plenty of external courtyards and balconies that provide a taste of this beautiful historic city. Rooms are simple but comfortable and are air-conditioned, with some having balconies with views across to Granada's stunning cathedral.
Take a few days to uncover Granada's rich heritage, or head out onto delightful Lake Nicaragua to discover a world of tropical islands and volcanoes.
At the hotel you can also enjoy a refreshing swimming pool
Accommodation
The Hotel Plaza Colón has a total of 27 guestrooms, made up of 21 Superior Rooms, 4 Balcony Rooms and 1 two-bedroom suite with balcony. The rooms are simply yet comfortably furnished, with polished wood or tiled floors, cable television, minibar, air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at the Hotel Plaza Colón. There are no specific children's facilities although babysitting can be arranged on request and the 2-bedroom suite is a good option for families.
Facilities
The hotel has a pleasant outdoor pool and a bar with inside and al-fresco seating areas, where guests can enjoy a selection of cocktails, wines and tapas.
Activities
Hotel Plaza Colón is ideally located for exploring the charming town of Granada on foot. Some of the town's highlights include fine examples of beautifully preserved colonial architecture, the shady Plaza Colón, the San Francisco museum and convent, La Polvora Fortress and La Calzada street, with restaurants and bars and nightly performances of music and dancing. Further afield guests can take a boat tour to Lake Nicaragua's islands, Las Isletas, climb volcanoes and visit the Masaya market.
When to travel
The tourist season runs from December to April. Nicaragua has a topical climate with two seasons, the dry season (December-April) and rainy (May-November). Though the temperature is fairly consistent throughout the year, the rainy season can see torrential downpours.
In nearly all Nicaragua, April and May are the hottest, driest months. December and January are the coolest months and easily comprise the most refreshing and greenest time to visit Nicaragua. September and October are Hurricane Season in the Caribbean and the rainiest months in Nicaragua.
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Location and directions
Central Pacific Region, Nicaragua
Hotel Plaza Colon is located right in front of Parque Colón, known as Parque Central in the heart of the historical city of Granada.
How to get there
The closest airport to Hotel Plaza Colon is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, Managua (14 hour flight) which is a 45 minute drive from the hotel.
