Best Grand Hotels Hotels in Lima
The southern Cypriot city is the island’s main tourist resort. Its old port and marina is a hub for cruise liners, superyachts and day-trippers, while the Old Town bursts with quaint shops, pretty pavement cafes and charming local eateries. A long stretch of golden Blue Flag awarded beach, a limestone cove with black sand, Roman ruins, 19th-century buildings, a plethora of designer stores, watersports and cosmopolitan nightlife ensure everyone is catered for. And with temperatures ranging from 17 to 33 celsius, Limassol offers a temperate climate throughout the year. Its waterside spa hotels are superb, suiting families and couples alike.
Lima, San Isidro
Country Club Lima Hotel
(5 stars)Dating back to 1927, this building is a Peruvian Cultural Monument; guests are greeted by palm trees, a grand white frontage and polished marble floors in the lobby. It’s found in the San Isidro district, a residential area away from the central hubbub, allowing for a more refined and classic ambience conducive to fully relaxing. Those staying in one of the 83 bedrooms and suites receive exclusive access to the hotel’s Lima Golf Club and the Yaku Spa, and can dine at its gourmet establishment, the four-time winner of the Summum Award for the best restaurant in Lima, Perroquet.
Lima, Miraflores
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel
(5 stars)Its perch atop an oceanside cliff provides some epic views from the Belmond in Lima – best enjoyed when swimming in the heated outdoor rooftop pool, sheltered by high glass balustrades (those wanting their own private pool and terrace can book the Presidential Suite). And if you’d rather observe a water feature, pop down to the pond, where you can see its resident turtles taking a dip. The Zest Spa offers welcome massages after hot days of exploring and you can eat in three venues; Tragaluz, the 11th-floor Observatory and the Belo Bar. Miraflores Park has 89 bedrooms in total and is set in verdant gardens – a glamorous high-rise urban sanctuary.
Lima, Miraflores
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
(5 stars)The wide yet narrow glass exterior of the Marriott is quite a landmark on the oceanfront horizon. Like Milaflores Park it is encircled by greenery, with easy access to the beach – its expansive windows ensure guests are exposed to these fine views as frequently as possible. Indeed the vast majority of its 300 bedrooms face the sea. Parents can book interconnecting rooms and there are three accessible bedrooms. The hotel has two restaurants, one specialising in ceviche and sushi, the other in Peruvian-Western fusion food with a menu for kids.