Opened by Norman Rockefeller as a venue for Caracas' jet set to stay in the 1940s, this old-world hotel high above the city in hilly San Bernadino may have seen better days, but remains secure, friendly and full of character. Rooms all have a safe and TV, while the public areas include an oval pool and beautifully maintained gardens.
You'll need to take a taxi to get downtown, but these are cheap and plentiful and wait right outside the hotel.