Gran Hotel Bolivar

We stopped in for drinks at the bar, we didn’t stay here. The lobby is beautiful and the bar is full of dark wood and has a glossy marble counter. The Pisco Sours were sublime and the mineral water was very cold. Salty bar corn nuts were perfect. Our bartender was very helpful providing info on how to take the local bus system and get tickets.

Once you enter the lobby you entered a historical place original build 1924 and renovated 1936 (the upper 2 floors were added, they are closed now). I doubt the hotel was renovated ever since, so this beauty has faded in to a 3* hotel By check in I was upgraded to a suite The suite had a living room with a small eating table as well. The bed room had a comfertable kingsize bed. The bathroom was large, but by design I guess still from 1936 Personally I lived the historic feeling. But sadly the rooms have no central heating (there are small removable heating having a problem heating the room). The windows are thin, so you hear everything in the room. The bathroom even has window that never can be closed for real The breakfast is not buffet style, but omelet style. If its not included, there are better places The dinner at the hotel restaurant is good. But the music relatively loud, as it is a part of the bar today. The bar is said to have the best pisco sour (the national drink) in town (some sources even claim pisco sour was invented here.

This is a unique historic building that has been well maintained but is showing some age. The furniture and fixtures look original, which we appreciated, but others may not. Multiple tours visit the lobby each day due to the buildings historic nature. It’s located within 7 min walk to Plaza Mayor. They were copious amounts of hot water which we didn’t find everywhere in Peru and it was great to take a full shower in warmth. Breakfast was “American” and filling, including eggs, fresh juice and breads. Recommend to those looking for a unique experience. Warning: Pisco Sours from the bar are the real deal and potent! ;)

A very nice hotel, however there are some services a little outdated, also the area is not so safe, has a very friendly staff, they provide a good breakfast.

Its central location and historical significance to Peru was nice. As such itd be wonderful to see the rooms modernized for comfort. It was just too cold and bed very uncomfortable. The staff was very hospitable. For our group of 7, the dining at their restaurant was the highlight. Also, we noticed their bar with its upstairs balcony was a popular destination for locals.

We stayed for 3 nights. Pros: Great location, good breakfast, and friendly staff. Cons: Very noisy throughout the day and night. Our room faced Plaza San Martín, which offered an excellent view, but the street is crowded all night, and loud music from a nearby nightclub played until 4–5 a.m. both nights. Also, while the hotel is clean and in good condition, keep in mind that it’s over 100 years o, so don’t expect modern amenities.