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- Country: Venezuela
- Region: South America
- Mayor: Antonio LedezmaYahoo! News Photos: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
- Language spoken: Spanish
- Currency: Venezuelan Bolivar (VEB)
- Calling code: + 58
- Area code: 212
- Time zone: GMT -4:30
- Airport code: CCS
- Founded in 1567 by Diego de LosadaWN City Guide: Caracas
- City population: 3,174,034 (2007)The Narcosphere: Romero's Folly: NY Times Reporter Calls Chavez's Landslide Electoral Victory a "Stinging Defeat" (November 24, 2008)
- Climate: Subtropical
- Government: Federal republic
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Luxury Stay
One of the luxury hotels here in Caracas is the Gran Meliá Caracas. With five restaurants, two bars, a health club and a top rated spa, you might find yourself hanging out at the hotel all day long. If you do want to explore the area, check out the waterfall at outdoor pool, or you can walk around the corner and shop till you drop at the local mall. -
Business Stay
One hotel that seems to cater to the business and conference travelers is the Hilton. While here you can visit one of the nearby museums or take in a show at the Teresa Carreño Theater. Dine in one of the three restaurants, unwind at one of the bars or play a couple rounds of tennis on the hotels outdoor tennis courts. -
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Caracas Hotels Questions
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Caracas Luxury Hotels
- Gran Melia Caracas Phone: 212-762-8111
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The rooms, amenities, and general ambiance here are all top-notch. The lobby is opulent and grand, with marble floors, massive Persian rugs, and plenty of gold trim and varnished wood accents."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Yahoo! Travel 4 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Hotel Ole Caribe Phone: 212-620-2000 Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[The] rooms are all clean, bright, and well maintained, and feature a handful of amenities to be expected in this class. Most of the rooms have ocean views..."
- TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- The Hotel Phone: 212-951-0268
- Lonely Planet Selection: "Never mind those other hotels, this newcomer seems to say, we've got the style to be the hotel for modern business travellers."
- Posada Mediterraneo Phone: 237-221-1130
- Fodor's Choice: "Italian-born innkeeper Elena Battani's heritage is evident throughout this exquisite posada, from the simple furnishings of the rooms to the white stone staircase leading to the rooftop terrace hung with sun-shaded hammocks."
- Gran Melia Caracas Phone: 212-762-8111
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Caracas Moderate Hotels
- Hotel Avila Phone: 212-555-3000
- Frommer's Recommended: "The lush grounds and flowering gardens are a welcome change from the cold concrete and glass that characterize most of Caracas."
- Lonely Planet Selection: "Ensconced in a lush enclave at the base of the Parque Nacional El Avila, this grand old hotel highlights what's great about Caracas."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Hotel Paseo Las Mercedes Phone: 212-993-1244
- Lonely Planet Selection: "Housed in the chic mall of the same name, this has the feel of some of the city's top-flight luxury hotels for considerably less, and prices drop further on weekends."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Yahoo! Travel 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Lincoln Suites Phone: 212-761-2727 Map
- Frommer's Recommended: "This downtown option caters to Venezuelan businesspeople and international travelers alike."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Hotel Continental Phone: 212-261-0644
- Fodor's Review: "Within walking distance of the Plaza Altamira, this hotel is a favorite of travelers on a mid-range budget."
- TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Hotel Avila Phone: 212-555-3000
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Caracas Affordable Hotels
- Hotel Las Americas Phone: 58-212-951-7387
- Frommer's Recommended: "Comfortable, safe, well maintained, and reasonably priced, this place is a rare find in Caracas."
- Hotel Savoy Phone: 58-212-762-1971
- Frommer's Recommended: "This long-time favorite is probably your best budget choice in the Sabana Grande area. The rooms are clean and comfortable..."
- Hotel Altamira Phone: 58-212-261-0644
- Lonely Planet Selection: "This is the best choice for budget travelers unwilling to brave the perils of the center. "
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Plaza Catedral Phone: 58-212-564-2111
- Lonely Planet Selection: "The low price tag, is reflected in varying room quality and inconsistent service."
- Hotel Las Americas Phone: 58-212-951-7387
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