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OVERVIEW

A place for contemporary explorers of life seeking the intrigues and mysteries of Peruvian culture, geography and nature. Hotel B caters to traditionalists looking for an authentic historic atmosphere.

PRACTICAL INFO

Location

This summer pavilion, dating back to the Belle Époque, is tucked away in the heart of the Lima's bohemian Barranco neighborhood filled with art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. Arts Boutique Hotel B is modeled after a turn-of-the-century Explorers Club (where travelers would meet to swap tales). Next door, in fact, is Lucia de la Puente Gallery, a renowned art house. A perk for hotel guests is the opportunity to set up a private viewing of the gallery, the perfect pairing to the hotel's own collection, which specializes in Latin American and Peruvian art. The hotel is also just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean.

Accomodation

Marble, exotic woods, a beautifully columned white façade, open balconies and skyhigh ceilings lit by skylights in the roofs – Lima teatinas – give it a charm all of its own. Its renovation was entrusted to sculptors from the School of Fine Arts and to an Italian cabinetmaker with a view to preserving and showcasing its rich architectural heritage. Hotel B draws its inspiration from the Bohemian atmosphere of the surrounding district and exhibits works by contemporary Peruvian artists, adding to the hotel’s character. The 17 rooms are split between the original house and a modern annex. Some in the original building have balconies overlooking the street, and both structures have a selection of rooms with large tubs made for an end-of-day soak.

Services

Seaside-inspired hues make up the hotel's new design, along with vases of fresh flowers, tall ceilings, and intentional aromas of jasmine and fig to evoke the senses. Continuing with the building's exploration theme from last century, La Biblotecia aims to orient guests to their surroundings with a curated collection of Peruvian books and maps, along with prints and paintings. There is also a rooftop sun deck with a plunge pool and stationary bicycles (with a water view). Back in the rooms, guests can relax with posh amenities like a pillow menu, in-room massages, and free WiFi. The hotel also has a restaurant/bar serving Peruvian cuisine (its menu created by Oscar Velarde, owner of Lima's acclaimed La Gloria), and complimentary afternoon-tea service Peruvian style (with fresh herbs, Lima biscuits, hot chocolate or coffee, and open-faced sandwiches).