Asunción

Dripping with the kind of colonial era luxury that you will either love or hate, this historic hotel is said to be the place where the national anthem was heard for the first time in July 1860. — Lonely Planet

A charismatic Jesuit-style boutique hotel close to the Shopping Mariscal López. — Lonely Planet

Colorful Posada del Cielo makes you feel like you are staying in somebody's house, while packing a number of individually decorated rooms into the illusion. — Lonely Planet

A very bland hospital-type hallway, but it's clean, central and is an acceptable budget option. — Lonely Planet

Cordial service and opulent, gleaming accommodations are the hallmarks of this lodging. — Fodor's

How many hostels have a pool AND a solarium? In a classic old building with wrought-iron balconies and something of a farmhouse feel to the decor. Excellent attention. — Lonely Planet

Peace Corps volunteers in Asunción on business or pleasure dub this place, just east of downtown, their favorite, and their presence here gives the hotel a youthful exuberance. — Fodor's

Replicating the sensibility of a grand old Latin American hotel, this place gives you colonial style with modern amenities. — Fodor's

Built in 1858 as a private residence for the López family, and transformed into a hospital during the War of the Triple Alliance, this beaux arts–style hotel is now a national landmark. — Fodor's

Two blocks from the Plaza de los Héroes, this comfortable lodging has conveniences usually reserved for more expensive establishments. — Fodor's

Priding itself on personalized attention, this hotel has won a devoted clientele. — Fodor's

The suites in this hotel are popular with business travelers. — Fodor's

Colorful and cute, this place is getting rave reviews at the budget end of the spectrum because of its impeccable service and great central location. — Lonely Planet

An abundance of greenery greets you as you enter this modern, 15-story hotel. — Fodor's

Part of a successful chain of South American hostels with air-conditioned dorms, a spacious garden and a refreshing splash pool in an old colonial mansion. — Lonely Planet

Regency-style fabrics, carved-wood furniture, and Oriental rugs make this one of the city's most elegant hotels. — Fodor's

Friendly, attentive service is the hallmark of this comfortable, if rather unremarkably decorated, lodging. — Fodor's

The sleek, orange-brick high-rise facing Plaza Uruguaya goes out of its way to impress: in the lobby, a giant chandelier shimmers above Oriental rugs, enormous urns, and a grand staircase. — Fodor's

Despite its location on a noisy central road, this place is a real oasis with a quiet courtyard and tastefully functional rooms. — Lonely Planet