First, this is definitely a nice property. The hotel is very open and airy, with large, nicely-decorated rooms. The gardens are well-kept and the pool facility is simple, but welcome on a hot day. It generally exudes a nice, calm, peaceful atmosphere.
However...
While the hotel itself is quiet and relaxing, you can't say the same for the neighbours. Yes, the location is slightly out of the central part of town, but the property backs on to a very major road. Trucks, motorcycles, chicken buses, and more can be heard all hours of day and night. Depending on the side of the hotel that your room faces, this may be more or less of an issue. The pool and restaurant are on the side closest to the busy road, so you won't necessarily have a relaxing resort-like time sitting poolside. That said, this is a relatively minor problem but I raise it because I was surprised after reading so many reviews with the words "relaxing" and "peaceful". Another noise issue was from the in-house "Curves" fitness club. These ladies start pumping out some loud house music starting at around 6 or 7 am that can be heard throughout much of the property. Again, not a major issue, but something to be aware of.
Staff were good, and most speak at least some English. We visited during a very slow period with few other guests, so received ample attention from the staff for all of our needs. Unfortunately the services offered at the front desk were a bit limited, such as requesting help booking an airport shuttle (they offer a single option). It was also a bit off-putting that we had to wait during check-out for the staff member to go and physically inspect the room, as if they expected to find stolen towels or damage.
We had some small issues with insects; mainly tiny little ants in the bathroom, but also something bite-y in the bed. This can't be completely avoided in Central America, but I would expect a pricier hotel like this to have a bit more pest control in place
Water pressure was a crapshoot. Over the course of a 5 minute shower, the temperature and pressure would change dramatically multiple times, every time.
The included breakfast is alright. Nothing fancy, but there are a few options to choose from and the restaurant staff were always very friendly and helpful. As mentioned above, we visited during the slow season and this was very apparent at breakfast where we were usually the only guests in the restaurant. We didn't even bother trying the restaurant for other meals as it always seemed to be closed (or at least empty).
Overall, I would recommend this hotel for someone who wants a comfortable place in a lovely old building and garden, a bit away from the sometimes chaotic central parts of Antigua. There are so many good options in the city, however, that I don't know if it would be my first choice in future visits.
