I must be losing it, because I was sure I'd seen a thread about a hotel named BIRD HOTEL MOLINO recently.

I began to respond to this post and, while I was writing my response, my comment was immediately cut off...I got some kind of error message of something saying that the post had disappeared......

I'm asking only because friends of mine, an older couple, had asked me about bird-watching combined with a visit to the usual "ruins" in Peru....and this place, of which I'd not heard, looked lovely....


This is the hotel..just wonder if anyone has been here, or to anyplace nearby suitable for my friends (and maybe me, if I ever get back to Peru...!!)
Reviews on Ta are great, but just asking here...and wondering what was the kerfrluffle (how's that word for you...did I get it wrong??). that made my post vanish while I was still writing??
https://hotel-molino-peru.com/en

Related question; What would be the prime area for a tourist bound for Lima......interested in trying some of the lauded restaurants (NOT Central!) and doing general sightseeing..they'e been to Lima before but not in at least fifteen years..surely thing have changed, (here and everywhere else!) since then......



Many thanks!!!

There were two threads about that hotel, both by first-time posters; they have both been deleted, so I assume the moderators determined that they were ads.

For watching hummingbirds (only), the Kentitambo is lovely.
https://kentitambo.com/hummingbird-inn/

For Lima, I was glad to stay in the Barranco area. Many people prefer Miraflores. Skipping Central is wise.

There have been a number of posts asking questions about this hotel both here and on other travel forums. all are from first time posters o I a guessing t was a backdoor way of promoting the hotel. Probably got removed by the moderators.

The hotel is in the Sacred Valley a few mins drive from Ollantaytambo. I don't know the hotel but do know Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley very well as I had spent many months in that neck of the woods working with various NGOs . Bird watching isn't my thing so I can't really comment on that except to say that given the altitude, you are nevi too far away from cloud forest and consequently, lots of birds. I would have thought though that the amazon had a bigger draw for bird watchers? Ollantaytambo is the main rail station for the train to Machu Picchu so a great location for the ruins. Indeed , Ollantaytambo itself is an intact Inca village with its own set of amazing ruins. Also close to Cusco and Pisac for yet more ruins!

Lima does have a very vibrant food scene in addition to Centra , Maido is another well regarded option as is Astrid y Gaston Acurio's La Mar cevecheria is also well reared but I haven't eaten at that one. Cusco's food scene has developed massively in recent years as has that in Arequipa - both now have a wide variety of good places including outlets of Gaston Acurio's cheaper, "Chicha" which a re very good.

Lots of good higher end options but for me, what Peru does best is the street and market food - I could easily survive for a very long time on ceviche and anticuchos! Sure things have changed in 15 years and San Isidro and Miraflores are main centres for food in Lima but Barranco is pretty special too and has a great bohemian type atmosphere.

Thanks, Catch23..your posts are supremely helpful here!!
And KJA, too!!

I have heard wonderful things about Hotel Molino. It is a lovely location in the Sacred Valley with lots of birds right on the grounds. It is smaller and quieter than the big resorts, and seems ideal for people who enjoy nature.

If your friends want more comfort, but still have access to good birding, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba would also be a strong option.

And yes, Lima has changed a lot! For food, you should try Isolina in Barranco or Mayta -- both are excellent but without the fuss of Central.

While I haven't spent the night at Bird Hotel Molino, I passed through the Sacred Valley earlier this year, and from travelers focused on birding I heard a lot of great things about it. The location is ideal near Urubamba to combine with Ollantaytambo and Maras, and much of the landscape will have the opportunity to spot hummingbirds, tanagers, and maybe even the occasional Andean motmot.Your friends will likely appreciate staying in a quieter area than the busier locations in the Valley.

If they are bird watchers, they might also like the Inkaterra properties (especially the one located near Machu Picchu) - they have a great guides and programs for birding.

As for Lima - yes, it has transformed so much! Barranco and Miraflores still have their appeal, but similarly, many new restaurants have opened, like Isolina, Mérito, and Siete, which offer relaxed but still of great value experiences.