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LOS TAMBOS HOSTAL $$$
( 60-0900;
www.lostambos.com.pe
;
Puente Bolognesi 129; d S219-289; )
Breaking the
mold in historic Arequipa is this modern boutique hotel, a marble roll from the main
square, where above-and-beyond service justifies every
sol
of the asking price. This in-
cludes free bottles of water, chocolates on the pillow, aromatic soaps, huge gourmet
breakfasts and airport transfers.
| Boutique Hotel
LIBERTADOR CIUDAD BLANCA $$$
( 21-5110;
www.libertador.com.pe
; Plaza Bolívar s/n, Selva Alegre; r S400-600, ste S500-775;
)
The grand dame of Arequipa hotels consists of a stylish building perfectly set amid
gardens with a pool and playground. It has spacious rooms, opulent public areas and a spa
and fitness room. The sedate restaurant serves a fine Sunday brunch.
| Luxury Hotel
CASABLANCA HOSTAL $$
| Hotel
(
22-1327;
www.casablancahostal.com
; Puente Bolognesi 104; s/d/tr incl breakfast S80/120/160;
)
The
New York Times
' 'Frugal Traveler' wasn't the only budget- seeker to marvel at this
place. Bank on prime corner-of-main-plaza location, beautiful
sillar
brickwork, and rooms
large enough to keep a horse (or two). Breakfast is taken in a lovely sun-filled café.
LA HOSTERÍA $$
( 28-9269;
www.lahosteriaqp.com.pe
; Bolívar 405; s/d incl breakfast S140/165; )
This pictur-
esque colonial hotel has a flower-bedecked courtyard, light rooms (with minibar), care-
fully chosen antiques, a sunny terrace and a lounge. Some units suffer from street noise,
so request one in the back. Apartment-style suites (US$68) on the upper floors have stellar
views. Airport pickup included.
| Hotel
CASA AREQUIPA $$
( 28-4219;
www.arequipacasa.com
;
Av Lima 409, Vallecito; s/d S150/235; )
Inside a cotton-
candy pink colonial mansion in the gardens of suburban Vallecito, this gay-friendly B&B
offers more than half a dozen guest rooms with fine design touches such as richly painted
walls, pedestal sinks, antique furnishings and alpaca wool blankets.
| Boutique Hotel