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The first hotel we stayed at during our trip to Peru was the Sheraton Lima Historic Center. It was centrally located for everything we wanted to see and about one-third of the price of the JW Marriott Hotel Lima in Miraflores. We stayed two nights, but I booked the night before we arrived since our flight was landing at 5:00 AM and I wanted the room to be ready.
Anthony’s Take: The Sheraton Lima Historic Center offers comfortable rooms and great service in a hotel that’s in need of some renovations but well maintained, overall. The staff were exceedingly friendly and we found our suite spacious. The hotel treats elite members well and all benefits were graciously provided without question.
Booking
The room was booked through Marriott.com. I booked a 1 King Bed, Capital View, Concierge Lounge Access, Junior Suite on a Member Flexible Rate with Breakfast for $180 plus taxes per night. If you’re looking to redeem Marriott Bonvoy® points here, redemptions cost between 30,000 and 45,000 points per night for a standard room.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
We took an Uber from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). I cannot get over how inexpensive Ubers are in Peru. The approximately 12-kilometer ride took 30 minutes and cost $16. We returned to the airport the same way and at a similar cost.
Location
The hotel is located near the historic center and right next door to a mall. There is a supermarket and multiple outlets for snacks and quick meals inside. We found the location worked well for inexpensive Uber rides to take us everywhere we wanted to go pretty quickly.
Check-in
We arrived around 7:00 AM and the suite was ready (since I booked it for the night before). The hotel did not offer an upgrade and I was too tired to see if there was a larger suite as a possibility. The 1 King Bed, Capital View, Concierge Lounge Access, Junior Suite suited us fine. The agent offered me a late checkout and took me through all of the benefits that the hotel offers, including breakfast and access to the lounge on the 18th floor. I had my keys a moment later and was on my way to bed as I was tired after flying overnight.
A giant Bonvoy sign is in the lobby across from reception.
There is a Marriott Bonvoy® Elite desk near reception. It was never staffed during our visit.
The elevator bank is around the corner from reception.
The carpet in the hall was bright and a bit worn.
1 King Bed, Capital View, Concierge Lounge Access, Junior Suite (716)
There are 438 rooms including 21 suites at the hotel.
Upon entering the suite you have a half bathroom to the right. It has a large vanity and toilet.
Toiletries throughout the suite were Gilchrist & Soames.
A small dining area was next to the half bath.
A bonus welcome amenity was on the table when we arrived. We ate these after we woke up later in the day.
A living area fills the other half of the room across from the dining area. It has a couch and several glass tables.
A TV, bottled water, an ice bucket, glassware, and a refrigerator were on the other wall.
The refrigerator was empty and we liked having the space.
The bedroom was through a door next to the TV. It had a nice king-sized bed and night tables.
There were plenty of outlets near the bed.
Another TV was across from the bed on a large desk.
The coffeemaker was found here.
The suite had a great view.
The full bathroom was to the right of the bed. There were two closets before entering the bathroom. The first held a safe and luggage rack.
The second closet had robes, slippers, an iron, and ironing board.
The bathroom was large with a dual-sink vanity.
An assortment of toiletries was on the vanity.
A large jacuzzi tub was to the right of the vanity.
The shower was across from the tub. It was a good size and had decent water pressure.
Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were mounted on the wall.
The toilet and a bidet were nearby.
Public Areas & Amenities
The lobby is pretty large, but there is a ton of open space and limited seating.
There is a grab and go coffee station near the front desk.
A few computers and a printer were available for guest use.
This was one of several works of art on display.
The restaurant and bar are to the right in the lobby.
The stairwells look like they were recently refurbished.
The mezzanine level has multiple ballrooms and the pool.
The pool was small. The weather was overcast while I was there and I didn’t see anyone use it.
The fitness center is adequate with a good number of machines and free weights.
Free weights
Rowers
Various machines
Towels and disinfectant were nearby.
We never saw anyone in the Concierge Lounge. Food was limited and out at odd hours. Breakfast was not served here.
Upon entering, there is a computer and printer.
There are plenty of tables and they were all clean and set.
There were also some couches and a TV.
Soft drinks and a coffee machine were available.
Snacks changed throughout the day.
Sandwiches
Nuts and chips
Fruit and more nuts
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the unnamed restaurant in the lobby. Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members should get breakfast automatically since the lounge is not serving it. It was included in my room rate as well.
There is a plentiful buffet with both American and Latin American dishes found here.
An omelette station offered made-to-order eggs.
Multiple types of juice
Bread and pastries. The selection was a bit limited.
A toaster was available for guest use.
Scrambled eggs
Mixed vegetables
Potatoes
Lomo Saltado
Tamales
Pancakes
Oatmeal
Yogurt, milk, and fresh fruit
Meats and cheeses
Salad, cereals, and condiments
Bacon and sausage
French Toast and various toppings
Overall Impression: The Sheraton Lima Historic Center provided us with a good base for our first two nights in Lima. It’s a functional hotel for business or leisure and the staff was friendly throughout our stay. The breakfast is decent and the suite was comfortable. This is not a luxury hotel, but it worked on this trip.
Anthony’s Credit Card Pick: When I’m staying at a Marriott hotel, I want to maximize my points earned. My card of choice is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. With it, I earn six Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar spent at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program. It also includes up to $300 statement credits per calendar year (up to $25 per month ) for dining in restaurants worldwide. Plus, a free night award that I can redeem at any Marriott hotel with a redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points. Rates & fees. Terms apply.
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3 comments
Westin Lima > Sheraton Lima by a million
Nice review. Out of curiosity, why book a room with breakfast and lounge access when your status should have provided those for free?
It was the cheapest rate that was not prepaid. I viewed it as not paying anything additional.