
If you’re planning to visit El Salvador and seek a luxury experience in a prime location, Hotel Cardedeu Centro Histórico might be your perfect choice. Inaugurated in January 2025, this hotel is located directly across the plaza from El Salvador’s iconic National Palace, blending history, modern design, and high-end services. Here’s why it stands out:
Privileged Location
The hotel sits facing the National Palace, separated only by a historic plaza. This makes it an ideal base for exploring San Salvador’s Centro Histórico, cultural landmarks, and business districts.

Luxury with International Standards
With a $7 million investment, this boutique hotel offers 31 rooms (including 6 suites overlooking the Centro Histórico), each uniquely designed with premium furniture, custom lighting, and upscale amenities. All rooms include safes, coffee makers, and complimentary breakfast.
General Manager Gustavo Monterrosa emphasizes:
“We provide top-tier service, tailored for guests like diplomats or business travelers. We even gift a basket of traditional sweets to welcome visitors.”

A Journey to the Past (Without Sacrificing Comfort)
The building itself is over 100 years old and once served as a theater. While fully modernized for safety and comfort, it preserves original elements like vintage curtains and high ceilings that honor its history.
Monterrosa notes: “We’ve kept the historical essence, maintaining colors and tones that reflect its past.”
Local Gastronomy & Premium Experiences
The hotel features Silvestre (its main restaurant), a lobby gastrobar highlighting Salvadoran flavors, and CH, a rooftop terrace offering creative cuisine. Cristina Rivas, Commercial Manager of Grupo Cardedeu, adds:
“We want guests to take home the best impression of El Salvador. Our team includes a champion barista, and we offer 24/7 room service.”
Below, we are sharing a video from when the hotel had just opened to welcome guests. The video is in Spanish, but you can turn on the English subtitles.
Why Stay Here?
Safe Tourism: Government-led revitalization of the Centro Histórico and improved security have boosted tourism in the area.
- Exclusivity: Designed for travelers seeking tranquility and personalized service, not quick stays.
- Gateway to More: Grupo Cardedeu also runs properties at Lake Coatepeque, San Benito, and soon in La Libertad and Punta Elefante.
In Short: If you value history, central locations, and premium hospitality, Hotel Cardedeu is highly recommended. Its mix of luxury, Salvadoran authenticity, and views of the National Palace make it unforgettable.