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After staying at a shadier hostel (the "backpackers hostel") my friend and I decided to shell out ten or so more bucks each and head to a nicer hotel. Savoy is near Sabana Grande and the Chacaito metro stop, near a large market, and it's not regarded as safe as Altamira but it's east of the center and pretty well located. Many people warned us of danger in the area, but I never had any problems. It's like a nice American hotel (the most valid comparison I can make being American) but more 70sish and cut in half. They don't skimp on staff and service, have internet and a restaurant/bar and pretty good security and alot of taxis a night. I definitely recommend it to those who can't afford the luxury of Altamira but are weary of some of the seedier places. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 2ND Ave Las Delicias De Sabana Grande EsquinoPhone: 58-2-762-1971Directions: Sabana GrandeMap: Hotel Savoy Cumberland
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We stayed at the Marriott for 3 months beginning in August 2002. At that time, the hotel was new and didn't have many people there.
In the past years, the Marriott has become one of the most popular hotels in Caracas. The hotel has many guests at any time and they seem to be doing well, as they are building an additional building across the street.
There are two towers to this hotel. One of them has what you might call "normal hotel rooms". By this, I mean that a typical room will have 2 beds, a small desk area with chairs, an armoire/tv unit, a mini bar, and a bathroom. This is the tower we lived in. Our rooms adjoined (we had 2) although I am not sure if all rooms have this ability.
We had a lovely bathroom with marble and glass fixtures.
The other tower is said to have a more "apartment" feel....but I get the feeling that the rooms do not adjoin there.
This hotel is very safe, in a nice part of town, has several restaurants within walking distance, and the staff is bilingual.
There is an outdoor pool between the towers and they have a nice workout area next to the pool.
One problem then, and now, is no ice machines on any floor. If you need ice, you must call room service. This was a real issue when we lived there for 3 months!!!
The hotel sits on a somewhat famous street corner. For years and years, musicians would gather on this street corner (weekends) and wait for someone to drive by and hire them. The addition of the Marriott did not stop this tradition. The musicians still stand on the corner and play their instruments each weekend. Rather interesting once you know the history!
When you first arrive in Caracas, the area may seem scary--that is the fear of the unknown! In reality, we found it quite safe to walk from the hotel to Subway, McDonalds, Papa Johns, Centro Lido, and Gourmet Market. At night, I prefer to walk on the street closer to the Avila, as it is not as dark.
This area is NOT downtown...it is the El Rosal area of Caracas. You really do not want to stay downtown... Theme: HotelAddress: Avenida Venezuela con Calle MohedanoDirections: El Rosal
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