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There's no shortage of lodging in Lima. Across the city, flags wave above the doorways to hotels, indicating that international travelers are welcome. If you have some money to spend, the capital has some astonishing accommodations. For something special, bypass the towers of glass and steel and opt instead for such charmers as the Country Club Lima Hotel, Hotel B, or Second Home Peru.
Chic decor, unmatched service, and a trendy rooftop lounge set this Lima newcomer apart from the competition. The rooms are standard hotel-minimalist in design, but the common areas—which include an outdoor pool and a French-Peruvian bistro—are striking. Balconies are available in many rooms, and guests rave about the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff. On warm nights, the views from the Celeste Solar Bar are some of the best in San Isidro.
Once one of Lima's best-known lodgings, this hotel has seen its star fade slightly, but it's still a pleasant spot with good views. Carpeted guest rooms are bright and comfortably furnished, with small desks and massive windows; the best afford sweeping vistas of the city's oldest golf course. A café overlooks the airy lobby, while a larger bistro occupies a sunlit atrium beneath overarching glass panes. The outdoor pool is open from December to May.
This plain cement building with square windows doesn't look like much from the street, but step into its sleek lobby, or browse the menu at its chic Peruvian fusion restaurant Residente, and you'll see why this is one of Lima's more popular hotels. The spacious guest rooms are subdued but tasteful, with gray carpeting, wood paneling along the walls, a big desk, and all the amenities you'd expect from a first-class lodging.
Situated at the edge of an old olive grove, this dark-green hotel enjoys one of the most relaxing settings in San Isidro, especially when you experience it from the sundeck and pool on the top floor. The best accommodations are in front, with big windows for admiring the greenery of Parque El Olivar. Standard rooms are a bit small, but executive ones are amply proportioned, and suites have private balconies. The clientele is mostly business travelers, but this is an excellent option for tourists as well, as it's within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and shops.
