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Five-star Zone 9, about 2.5 km from La Aurora, Guatemala City

Barceló Guatemala City

A business hotel of 397 rooms in Zone 9, two and a half kilometres from the runway at La Aurora, with a free car to and from the terminal.

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Rooms
397, up to a presidential suite of 175 m²
Events
A convention hall for 1,500
Historic centre
4.5 km, about 15 minutes
From the airport
2.5 km from La Aurora, about 10 minutes

The hotel

Between the runway and the old town.

Zone 9 is the business side of Guatemala City, between La Aurora airport and the historic centre, which lies 4.5 kilometres to the north. The building dates from 1979, according to hotel listings, and was renovated in 2008. By 2010 it was flying the flag of Barceló, the Spanish group, with Club Premium services on its executive floors. The terminal is 2.5 kilometres away, and the hotel's car makes the run free of charge.

With 397 rooms, a convention hall for 1,500 people and a long list of meeting rooms, it is built for business. Executive floors hold the Premium Level, with its own lounge and breakfast. Down below are a spa, two pools, squash and racquet courts, and a Japanese restaurant, Kyoto. The gym is open around the clock, and the Sports Bar has a pool table, live music and games on the screens.

  • Ten minutes from La Aurora The hotel runs a free airport transfer, and the terminal is about ten minutes away by car.
  • Premium Level Lounge access with breakfast, an open bar and snacks, and early check-in or late check-out when rooms allow.
  • Pools and spa An outdoor pool with hydromassage, a heated pool, an outdoor jacuzzi and the Natural Spa, for guests aged 16 and over.

Rooms & suites

From terrace rooms to a duplex.

Most rooms are between 32 and 35 square metres; the suites on the Premium Level add kitchens and dining areas.

  • Rooms Superior with Terrace 32 square metres, with a terrace, for up to three adults and two children.
  • Two levels Suite Duplex Premium Level 60 square metres on two floors, with Premium Level lounge access.
  • Top suite Presidential Suite City View 175 square metres, looking over the city.

Dining

Two restaurants and three bars.

Venues as listed by Barceló. Shown for information.

  • Kyoto Japanese The hotel's Japanese restaurant
  • La Vista International buffet Themed days through the week
  • La Pérgola Grill & Bar Grill Beside the pool
  • Sports Bar Bar Live sport, a pool table and live music

Good to know

Before you go.

  • Arrival Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by noon.
  • Pets Not accepted, except guide and assistance dogs.
  • Spa The Natural Spa carries a charge and is for guests aged 16 and over.

Getting there

Flying to Guatemala City.

La Aurora International is 2.5 kilometres away, about ten minutes by car, and the hotel runs a free transfer. Private jets use the same airport, where a handler is compulsory and night arrivals are best confirmed in advance.

Business & First Class Airline arrivals Over five million passengers used La Aurora in 2025. Panama City and Mexico City are its busiest routes; to the United States, Miami and Houston lead, with services also to New York, Dallas, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Request a fare Private Jet Private jets The airport is a port of entry where a handler is compulsory. ASSA, at Hangar 23, LAATS and Universal Aviation serve private aircraft; Universal clears passengers through its own customs and immigration area, beside a VIP lounge. Opening hours carry restrictions, so night arrivals are best confirmed in advance. Request a jet
Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Guatemala City
  • Mexico City 1 h 45
  • Panama City 2 h 05
  • Miami 2 h 30
  • New York 4 h 40
  • Madrid 11 h 45 long-range jet

Questions

What guests ask first.

How far is Barceló Guatemala City from the airport?
About 2.5 kilometres from La Aurora International, or ten minutes by car. The hotel's airport transfer is free.
Is Antigua within reach of the hotel?
Yes. Antigua Guatemala lies about 25 kilometres to the west, an easy day out from Zone 9.
Does the hotel accept pets?
No, apart from guide and assistance dogs.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Guatemala City?
Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Guatemala City, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

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Staying at Barceló Guatemala City?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Guatemala City, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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