Hotel B

Hotel B was built during a golden era in Lima’s history, and it has retained the elegance of the original construction. This luxury hotel has a total of 17 boutique guest rooms.

This hotel is in the trendy Barranco neighborhood, which offers guests the opportunity to stroll to some of Lima’s most interesting art galleries. You can walk from the hotel to the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, which is one of Lima’s premier art museums. There are smaller galleries even closer to the hotel. You should also take a walk to admire the local architecture, including the Puente de los Suspiros — the charming “bridge of sighs.” Hotel B is a short walk from the Circuito de los Playas, which is a boardwalk along Lima’s cliffs.

Communal areas make it easy to socialize with your fellow travelers. This hotel has a library, and in addition to books, they provide maps of Lima. There’s an exercise area with stationary bikes and a view of the waterfront. Step out onto the rooftop terrace to take in the sunset and the city.

Hotel B has air conditioning. Other convenient amenities include 24-hour room service, as well as 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning. Spotless rooms have twice-daily housekeeping. You can request nanny service and in-room massages. Business travelers can avail themselves of the secretarial service. You can also make use of their computers and printing services.

Rooms here have high ceilings and elegant, 20th-century trappings. All of the rooms have Wi-Fi and a wireless phone that you can use to make complimentary local calls. Keep yourself entertained with a plasma cable TV and play your favorite tunes on the iPod docking station.

The dining rooms serve Peruvian-Mediterranean style small plates. In the bar you’ll find a superlative wine selection. They also have a daily tea time — in Peru, tea time is called “lonche.” Try the hotel’s selection of hot teas and coffee along with a snack of chocolate and fruit.