Peru is distinguished by a rich choice of places for tourists: luxury world-class hotels in modern high-rise buildings, historic hotels located in monasteries at $ .and buildings of the colonial era, inexpensive family hotels and even rural houses huddling near the famous rainforests .In addition to the extremes, there are also quite common to the travelers of the "medium hand" hotel, the quantity and quality of which, as well as the level of service, in recent years only grows .Separately, the range of business-class hotels is developing (mainly in Lima, the capital of Peru) .

Expert Reviews of Peru Hotels

The state system for evaluating the "star" of hotels means that certain hotels, due to the availability of additional services, receive a status higher than other ones .For example, the presence of a swimming pool, restaurant, elevator affects the starryness of the hotel much more than a subjective assessment of the level of comfort, service or decoration of rooms .By the way, luxury hotels are rare outside Lima and Cusco: in general, travelers in Peru are offered quite budget hotels with a good level of comfort and service .So a double room with breakfast and a fair share of local color in the design will cost guests less than $ 50 .

Types of accommodation in Peru

Some types of hotels in Peru have special names. For example, hostal - small hotels with a limited range of services (not to be confused with hostels or hostels). In some cases, they are divided into hospedajes (inns), pensiones (boarding houses), and residenciales (guest houses). It is worth noting that such names are not indicators of the quality of the provided shelter and the set of services.

In Peru, there are international hotel chains (Holiday Inn, Marriott, Best Western and Orient-Express), and a number of local ones - Casa Andina, Sonesta and Libertador. Casa Andina and Sonesta are quite comfortable, tastefully decorated and very popular. Also, the Casa Andina network includes several VIP-class hotels, called Private Collection hotels. Libertador hotels are high-class four- and five-star "historic" hotels, located in old buildings, many of which are historical monuments of the country.

Peculiarities of accommodation in hotels Peru

Air conditioning in hotel rooms not higher than 3 * are rare. In mountainous areas (for example, in Cusco and Puno) this is not a problem, because even at the height of the season it is pretty cool at night. But on the coast or in forest areas (that is, in the jungle) without an air conditioner will not be so comfortable.

Almost all hotels, except for the cheapest, have safe deposit boxes. And in the most luxurious safes are right in the rooms. It's not just a tribute to fashion - it's better to take care of the safety of valuable things in advance.

The most season to visit Peru is from June to October. It is at this time that many colorful festivals and festivals take place here, and the country receives more and more tourists every year. Therefore, going to the peak of the season to visit such popular destinations as Machu Picchu or Cusco, be preoccupied with the accommodation issue (especially if you prefer inexpensive options).

But in off-season it is easy to agree on significant discounts for living - especially for small boarding houses, guest houses in the jungle, etc. According to seasoned travelers, in off-season officially published prices can significantly decrease for those who know how to bargain, and the level of service and placement - to rise.