[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City Hotel with free parking, steps from Paseo Cayala ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/cd0d6a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![46-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/13c5f80a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/3b8067f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/af24f00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/818e52ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City offers a stylish, contemporary base in the capital. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace, enjoy breakfast in the AC Lounge, or browse on-site shopping. The property provides high-speed WiFi, a garden, and helpful staff. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Gym - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19751602&PinnedHotelID=19751602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/3b8067f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 45 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 290 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/bc9edf9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 36 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer - 407 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/535c370d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 405 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19751700/19751602/3b8067f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 301 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/hotels/18000000/17170000/17162700/17162617/ad3ac835_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Courtyard by Marriott Guatemala City Zona 10 - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 528 reviews CA $187 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Guatemala-City-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Guatemala-City.h17162617.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-18&chkout=2025-10-19&rm1=a2®ionId=6053902&destination=Guatemala City (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=14.608174,-90.525724&searchId=9dd5957f-e002-4e05-bcbc-6ad2a4dc7c8f&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Airport (GUA) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk - ‪Casa Escobar - ‬1 min walk - ‪La Cantina - ‬2 min walk - ‪Tre Fratelli - ‬3 min walk - ‪Café Barista - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City Upscale hotel near Paseo Cayala Consider a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant, AC Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and a banquet hall - A computer station, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All 114 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Other amenities include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 46-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2495/321f0a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barceló Guatemala City Zona 9 - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free airport shuttle 9.2 Wonderful 3,056 reviews CA $128 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=2495&PinnedHotelID=2495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26567/9a5888bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Garden Guatemala City Zona 10 - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 1,558 reviews CA $123 CA $150 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=26567&PinnedHotelID=26567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17170000/17162700/17162617/ef236e1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Guatemala City Zona 10 - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 528 reviews CA $187 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=17162617&PinnedHotelID=17162617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104443500/104443446/53a3ad07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cayalá Lofts Zona 16 - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews CA $85 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=104443446&PinnedHotelID=104443446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Banquet hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/174100/174075/37599208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala Zona 10 - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews CA $193 CA $236 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=174075&PinnedHotelID=174075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1234/fc36525d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Guatemala City by IHG Zona 10 - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews CA $144 CA $175 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1234&PinnedHotelID=1234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk, smart lock ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16 for adults and USD 16 for children - Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation Parking height restrictions apply ### Property is also known as AC Hotel Marriott Guatemala City AC Marriott Guatemala City Ac By Marriott Guatemala City AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City Hotel AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City Guatemala City AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City Hotel Guatemala City ## Frequently asked questions ### Is AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $176.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Guatemala-City-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Guatemala-City.h19751602.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Guatemala City located? > Located in Zona 16, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Paseo Cayala, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, and Embassy of the United States of America. Kanajuyú Ecological Park and Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question