El Convento Boutique Hotel

In each suite, the soothing décor combines eye-pleasing neutrals with vibrant accents from local, hand-woven textiles and fine pieces of art and sculpture. All rooms include, furnished private patio with walled fountain and landscaping [in most of them], outdoor Jacuzzis in suites/grand-suites, fireplaces, fine 300-thread Egyptian linens, spacious tumbled marble bathrooms with towel warmers, choice of pillows from hypoallergenic, memory-foam, goose-down or magnet, L’Occitane body care products, hairdryers, robes and slippers, rain shower, choice of in-room aromatherapy (cypress, eucalyptus, rosemary, orange or lemon), 5 in-room music selections Flat screen 42 inch television with cable, wake up call with choice of tea, coffee or juice, Minibar ($), Ipod stand, Wi-Fi access, Security box

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A prodigy of cuisine, Chef Arlene gives seemingly unsuspecting dishes at the Siitz’ Restaurant a subtle twist that makes all the difference. Whether it be the cream of corn so gently awakened by the taste of the Chipilín leaf or the common-place vinaigrette brought to its senses by a dash of roasted pepitoria, Arlene infuses her dishes with the spices, flowers and fruits of the Antigua region. Such is the case with the Guicoy-filled Raviolis in Loroco Sauce where the soufflé-like texture of the guicoy squash and pasta are made brighter by the fragrant loroco flowers. Or her traditional Guatemalan dishes like Jocón, Pepian and Kaq ik, slowly and delicately prepared, a worthy tribute to the recipes of old. All this and a well-stocked wine cellar, tea infusions galore and award-winning coffee make Siitz’ a gourmand’s delight.