Hotel Los Balcones de León

Overview

Description

Built in 1814, Hotel Los Balcones of León is a two-story, colonial-style architectural jewel in the heart of this metropolitan city. It location provides easy access to the city’s historic-cultural attractions. We are only 15 minutes from the beaches of Poneloya and Las Peñitas, the site of the Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve.

We are known for our highly qualified staff, our ethical and professional values, as well as the innovative, high-quality tourism products we offer.

Rooms

20

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 12

Percentage of local employees: 100%

We take part in Rainforest Alliance’s sustainable tourism verification process and procedures we now follow include:

• Making changes to lower energy and water consumption.
• Informing visitors about our natural and cultural setting and how to save water and energy via messages posted in the rooms and at the reception area.
• Using cleaning fluids and air fresheners that do not pollute the environment.
• Monitoring these aspects and involving our purveyors in achieving our environmental goals.
• Paying competitive salaries in accord with Nicaragua’s laws and ensuring our staff have social security benefits and fair treatment.
• Supporting the local community: we are active members of the Asociación Pro Lucha Contra el Cáncer en la Mujer; weekly meetings and special events are held at the hotel to raise funds. We also give talks on health and provide other training such as basic cooking courses to help women improve their job options.
• Supporting schools for students from low income families in communities near León (along the highway to Salinas Grandes), helping with logistics, construction materials, and school supplies.
• Promoting recycling of glass, plastic, and organic material. We also promote the reuse or donation of plastic to low income people in our community to sell.

Rates

$51 – $75

Single room (1 person): $45

Double room (2 persons): $59

Triple room (3 persons): $71

Note:

• Prices are in USD.
• Taxes and continental breakfast are included.
• The 2% local tax for the Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo (INTUR) is not included in these rates.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.hotelbalcones.com/index_leon.htm (available in English and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Managua (MGA)

Travel time to nearest airport: 1.5 hours

We are located in the historic center of León, one block east of the corner with the banks.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

July 2011.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Los Balcones de León, Nicaragua, for SustainableTrip.org.