Lima - Hotel Recommendations

[Xxxplorer]

A few questions for all Maria Luisa and Lima veterans.

Is there a nice gym near the hotel with good workout equipment and state of the art cardio (bikes, steppers, etc) for a day fee near?

How much should expect to pay for the taxi from the airport to the Maria Luisa?

Finally I have read posts that go back to 2005. Pizza Alley comes out in many posts. Understand it's a street with bars but don't have a clue what's available there or what makes it veryspecial. If anyone cares to give Pizza Alley a complete write up in the Lima section mongers new to Lima would be happy.

[Artisttyp]

While I wasn't sure about vacancy at the maria luisa I did some research. Feel free to knock it down if it isn't worthy. I just thought it might be good to have in case of worst case scenarios and your hotel doesnt come through.

1. www.hotelaleman.com.pe - The rate is $45 but he was going to charge me $32 if I stayed for 2 weeks and $7 extra for a guest. The rooms have frigibars and you can pay by credit card.

2. www.hotelsanantonioabad.com - $40 for the room plus $10 if you want to bring someone to your room.

*Both located in miraflores

3. www.hotelkamana.com cheap hotel in the centro lima not far from plaza san martin. It has gotten ok reviews from lonley planet.
* I have not emailed these people so I dont know about guests. As with all these links PLEASE make sure you ask again about guests and prices.


These were all taken from a travel book called footprints " peru "

[Lima Busy]

Guys,
I have been getting alot of PM's regarding availability of the Penthouse. I periodically post when there are open dates and when I don't post, it is because it is booked. Right now I have nothing until April 8th.

As promised I am holding rates steady for my regulars but "New Clients" will be paying the published rate of $980.00 per week (no more than 3 guy's).

I anticipate having some new investors in the near future and will be adding a "wading pool" or large jacuzzi on the second floor along with a bar and Bar-B-Q area and after this hot summer central air as well.

Also, Rosita & Paola will be managing a new apartment soon and will also be providing custom apartment searches for guy's looking for LT rentals. Basically they will find the apartment (based on your criteria) send you photo's, negotiate the lease etc.

That's it for now.
LB

I just got a cancellation so anybody (max 3 guys) interested in the Penthouse
for Mar 20-30, PM me (normally $150/night now only $100.00).

[Jacque]

Thanks much Polvo.

The Maria Luisa responded and is full, so I guess I am staying here.

[Polvo]

Any one have any recent info on San Martin Apart Hotel? .......

It's OK. Fairly basic, but clean and affordable - rooms have their own kitchen. Many Latin business people seem to use it and it has an OK terrace cafe on top. Not really chica friendly, but I found that if you spread the greenbacks around it got easier. At worst you have the obligatory document inspection. Suggest you register two people, give the bribe and then tell any subsequent questioners to fuck off (nicely). Night doorman is (or was) an alkie and a boring pain in the ass. Try to get a room up high and not overlooking Calle St. Martin as it gets quite noisy on that corner.

Suerte!

Polvo

[Jacque]

Any one have any recent info on San Martin Apart Hotel? Heading to Lima on Weds., was going to stay at Maria Luisa but they have not responded to my email.

Any recent info on this place would be appreciated.

[Lima Busy]

Guy's,
The penthouse is completly booked for January. February 26-March 8 is still available and then no availability till 25th March. Good luck with your plans and enjoy the Summer!

LB

Guys,
I have been getting alot of PM's regarding availability of the Penthouse. I periodically post when there are open dates and when I don't post, it is because it is booked. Right now I have nothing until April 8th.

As promised I am holding rates steady for my regulars but "New Clients" will be paying the published rate of $980.00 per week (no more than 3 guy's).

I anticipate having some new investors in the near future and will be adding a "wading pool" or large jacuzzi on the second floor along with a bar and Bar-B-Q area and after this hot summer central air as well.

Also, Rosita & Paola will be managing a new apartment soon and will also be providing custom apartment searches for guy's looking for LT rentals. Basically they will find the apartment (based on your criteria) send you photo's, negotiate the lease etc.

That's it for now.
LB

[Celeritas]

The internet connection is actually a weak point of the Maria Luisa.

Can anyone recommend a girl-friendly hotel with a solid Internet connection?

Thanks!

[Elberto]

the internet connection is actually a weak point of the maria luisa. there is no business center i know of and i couldn't get wifi in my rooms, but if you sit on the couches in the hallways near the front of the building you can get a connection from the wireless router in the lobby. i was getting download speeds around 200 and upload about 50.

for several days i was working there, but the hotel employees and guests are constantly walking by and having to make sure not to trip over my power cord. also you have no privacy, so no checking the latest photos on isg

cafe z has fairly fast wifi, but it is so loud there it is like trying to work at a heavy metal concert held in the middle of a busy freeway.

what kind of internet connection do they provide at maria luisa? in-room or business center, wired or wireless? what's the speed like? i may need to do some work from there.

thanks!

[Celeritas]

the maria luisa is one block away from the main street, with several tall buildings in between that insulate it pretty well from the street noise.

what kind of internet connection do they provide at maria luisa? in-room or business center, wired or wireless? what's the speed like? i may need to do some work from there.

thanks!

[Elberto]

Do you find that the hotel is pretty quiet or do you find yourself getting woke up w/ street noise in the morning?

The Maria Luisa is one block away from the main street, with several tall buildings in between that insulate it pretty well from the street noise.

There is a period each day from about 6:30-8 am where it is pretty noisy from the wakeup calls and the room doors opening and closing and people moving around in the halls, but it is not unbearable. A pair of foam earplugs would be useful if you found it to be too much.

[Shortbuss23]

Do you find that the hotel is pretty quiet or do you find yourself getting woke up w/ street noise in the morning?

[Elberto]

Anyone know much on the differences between these rooms? Are they all about the same or is one preferred over the others? I'd love some input, if anyone has seen or stayed or seen all three.

Thanks in advance!

I have been staying at the Maria Luisa for two weeks now. I stayed a few nights in the Jr. Suite, but they had reservations for the room so they moved me to a Matrimonial room, where I have been for the last 10 nights or so.

The Jr. Suite is 85 soles and has a small refrigerator and microwave in the front room, and a small bedroom down a hallway.

The Matrimonial room is 60 soles and doesn't have the kitchen area. I prefer to not cook as food in Lima is tasty and cheap and 25 soles can get you a couple of nice meals a day.

The rooms are pretty good for the price, and the location is excellent, only a block away from Parque Kennedy, the Flying Dog, and a bunch of restaurants. It is only a 2 minute walk across the Park to Calle Pizza. The hotel staff is really nice and friendly. They have an electronic safe for your valuables that you can ask for at the front desk. The porn on the TV is a nice bonus.

Overall I have been very pleased by the Maria Luisa. If you prefer the Marriott experience you won't find it here, but if you like a good, clean, cheap chica-friendly hotel right in the middle of everything it's hard to beat.

[Shortbuss23]

Anyone know much on the differences between these rooms? Are they all about the same or is one preferred over the others? I'd love some input, if anyone has seen or stayed or seen all three.

Thanks in advance!

[FlyingAce]

Hello No Z,

Another page that can be used effectively for phone numbers is:

http://paginasamarillas.com.pe/index.do

Translation: Yellow Pages

I've used this myself on many occasions to find phone numbers for "non mongering" activities.

Flyingace