Gran Hotel del Paraguay, Asuncion

I have been in the Gran Hotel del Paraguay several times but for a long time ago. I think it great. A very quiet place, delicious if you are tired and look for some rest. The only thing I dislike: on that time they didn't have air conditioner and Asunción is too, too hot. But now, I know they have - so, perfect! Virginia Reis

family orientated hotel staff were extreemaly helpful and carasmatic charming hotel. i stayed there 18 years ago and i am about to vist very soon to take my adopted children back to visit thier beautiful country.

Truly the most excellent experience in Asuncion. One has the feeling of living in a Graham Greene novel with modern amenities. The staff is the most friendly I have ever experienced, attentive and yet laid back.

I just spent a month staying at this hotel and HIGHLY recommend it. The grounds are beautiful, lovely gardens, even a parrot and toucan can be seen in the garden (in cages). The hotel was built sometime in the 1850s, I think, and was the former palace of Madame Lynch (we were told), the Irish mistress of Franciso Solano Lopez. The staff is incredibly nice, VERY professional. The dining room is gorgeous. Sat. nights feature concerts and weddings/receptions. The food wasn't great, but definitely good enough. Location is good, too.

I lived in the Gran Hotel del Paraguay with my parents for two months in the summer of 1957, awaiting the completion of our house. It was then owned by the Weilers -- Arturo and Hans -- and had a charming sort of colonial shabby-genteel atmosphere. The management thought nothing of my walking my pet ocelot in the patio, nor of my ordering a gin tonic at the batr at age thirteen! The dining room had allegedly been a theater under the regime of Francisco Solano Lopez, and above the vestigial stage was painted the legend "In Vino Veritas." What a great time and place! I am totally stoked to learn that the hotel is still in business, and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone wishing to escape the "downtown Motel 6" ambiance of most South American chain hotels.

I stayed at this hotel for a little over a week in December of '04. The hotel staff is extremely friendly, and by the end of my stay knew me by name. It used to be a colonial residence before it became a hotel, the rooms have tall ceilings, cable tv, and air conditioning (weak, but cools the place off). I really enjoyed staying there and would do so again if I ever found myself in Asuncion again.