Hotel Altamira

I only stayed in this hotel for one night and found it really good value for money. The location is fairly quiet, close to a bus terminal (not the main one), and well located with respect to restaurants, the metro and bars. The rooms are fairly spartan though comfortable enough and very clean. There was good air conditioning in the room. Price was 800 bolivares for the night (approx. $5 at the prevailing black market rate). The main issue is that there is no running water from 8pm - 6:30am due to the current shortages plaguing the city. Other hotels in the area will probably have running water during the night but will be more expensive and not necessarily higher quality (I stayed at the nearby La Floresta for double the price on another occasion and apart from the water is was of a lower standard than Hotel Altamira). This may be a temporary problem but in any case the staff will be able to provide you with a bucket of water to wash yourself if you get desperate. The hotel has a wi-fi in the lobby. The staff at this hotel were very helpful and friendly which sets it apart from the nearby La Floresta and Residencia Monserrrat hotels.