Hotel Telégrafo

This bold royal-blue beauty at the northwestern corner of Parque Central juxtaposes old-style architectural features (the original building dates to 1888) with modern design flourishes, such as big, luxurious sofas, a huge, winding central staircase and an intricate mosaic on the wall of the downstairs bar. Rooms have bathtubs, cushioned bedheads and mirrored wardrobes.