Sheraton Lima, Peru [Master Thread]

Old Aug 3, 2000, 12:55 am
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Anyone stayed at this hotel? Is the club floor worth the extra $20? (110 USD vs 90 USD)

Are there better places to stay in Lima? Suggestions for Cuzco?

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Old Aug 3, 2000, 12:57 pm
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You might want to look at some of the trip reports from the LatinPass million mile runs. There's lots of great info on hotels in Lima and Cuzco.
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Old Aug 3, 2000, 1:13 pm
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I haven't been at the Sheraton, but have stayed at both Los Delfines and the Oro Verde (Swiss Hotel). Both are excellent, and from what I understand, in a better section of town. Don't know how the pricing compares, as my last stay was about a year ago.
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Old Aug 3, 2000, 2:19 pm
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We stayed at the Sheraton in Lima for two nights during our mileage run. The hotel is an extremely noisy section of town. There is also a tremendous amount of auto and truck exhaust. I'd recommend staying at other hotels in Lima. While we were in Lima they were constructing the Marriott which overlooks the ocean. The hotel looked beautiful.
If you are going to stay at the Sheraton it's worth the extra money to stay in an upper room.
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Old Aug 4, 2000, 1:07 am
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Stayed near the top without the $20 surcharge - I guess upgraded as gold member.

Agree about the noise and fumes. The hotel is effectively surrounded by several lanes of traffic.

Stay there if you have to or if you need the points, otherwise follow posters' advice and stay elsewhere.
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Old Aug 9, 2000, 7:44 am
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Carberry .. search other threads on this.

Lima is a dusty, dry, brown, lifeless dump, and pretty dangerous to boot.

VAMOOSE to Cuzco, one of THE greatest cities on earth, and this is coming from someone who has visited over a 100 countries on vacation!

Book the hotel atop Macchu Picchu .. a gem .. I spent a Xmas Day there 2 years ago -See:

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Old Jun 3, 2004, 2:37 pm
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Sheraton Lima

I just returned from Peru, with a four-night stay at the Sheraton Lima. A lot of what has been posted (on various threads) has been based on hearsay or from observing the hotel from outside. I think that is not particularly fair, as my experience was quite favorable. In fact, I stayed for three-nights on the inbound portion of my travel, and was so pleased that I returned for another one-night stay prior to flying back to the US.

The downtown location has its pros and cons. Pros are that it is in the heart of downtown, right across the street from beautiful Justice Department building and in walking distance to all the major tourist sites (i.e., plazas, churches, cathedrals, markets, bus stations, etc...). The hotel also runs a free shuttle service to Miraflores from 1 - 10pm daily, so if you want all the trendy shops and restaraunts, its extremely convinient. Of course, the downtown area is quite run-down, and walking alone at night didn't feel particularly safe (although I did it without incident). Then again, walking alone in the dark in Miraflores didn't feel 100% safe either. Whatever you decide, remember that getting from Miraflores to downtown Lima is quite easy, so I personally wouldn't base my decision on that factor. Moreover, Miraflores doesn't have much of any tourist attractions/sites -- just restaurants, cafes, and shops. It's also further from the airport, and not convinient to any bus terminals.

As for the Sheraton Lima itself, I was upgraded all four nights to the Towers floor (due to my SPG gold status). These rooms were wonderful with all the usual modcons and amenities, along with a fantastic daily buffet breakfast that was included with the room (I used award miles for my stay throughout). Noise was not an issue, although it probably would be on the lower floors, as there is a main avenue fronting the building. The hotel also has a nice casino, pool, gym, and spa, along with a restaurant and separate bar. Front desk staff was prompt and curteous. Getting a safe and reliable taxi to/from the airport was easy and cheap, just $6 one-way (40 min drive).

In short, I would highly recommend this hotel, particularly if you are using award points (for some reason it is listed as a category 1 property). There are other pricier hotels in Miraflores (such as the new Marriot), but like I said, if you stayed there, you'd need to catch a cab to downtown to see all the sights. Hope this is helpful to future Lima travelers.
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Old Nov 3, 2004, 4:00 pm
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Lima Peru Sheraton Travel to Machu Picchu

Has anyone done this? Any information on getting from Lima to Machu Picchu appreciated? I am a express tourist so what are the minimum number of nights I would need in Lima at the Sheraton to visit Machu Picchu? Any comments on the Hotel and treatment of Ps? Transport from airport to Hotel? Thanks.
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Old Nov 3, 2004, 7:31 pm
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It's a great trip. The Sheraton in Lima is across from the government offices that were burned during the political problems. Spouse jogs, left to run and came right back. It is not a nice area and you would want to stay in the hotel. The hotel is beautiful, I believe it had a casino on ground level with a great buffet. We were upgraded and the customer service was excellent. There will be no less than 100 drivers more than happy to take you to the hotel. We hired a driver for a day, went to the gold museum, etc. Really it was not worth staying in Lima. I would have preferred to stay longer in Cusco. As far as Machu Picchu, look for a tour if you don't want to bargain. You will take a one hour flight from the international airport in Lima (check the carrier because I found out the one I took was on the black list). The flight will take you to Cusco, and you will want to get a local guide to see the great ruins in the area. From there, take a bus or taxi to the train that takes you up to Macchu Picchu. If you get the train from Cusco, it takes about 1 1/2 hours longer, if you drive over the hill to the next train station it is about 40 minutes. You don't need a guide for Machu Picchu, explore on your own. Go up to the Puerta del Sol, that is the first view of Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail. Accommodations are easy to find, backpackers delight. Recommendations: Don't stay in Lima, get a guide for Cusco for a couple days, go to Frommers, Fodors or Lonely Planet and search the messages for a good guide and recommendations for accommodations in both Cusco and Machu Picchu, be willing to bargain for everything-it is part of the fun and they expect it, but don't pay more than $4.00 for an embroidered t-shirt, and watch the Pisco sours!
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I stayed at the monistereo in Cusco for the first 2 nights then went to Macchu Picchu and stayed at the hotel for the night,
horendously expensive(like$US500)and the food was really terrible but it was absolutely stunning to wake up early and see the mountains covered in cloud.
also it was great to be able to go to MP twice.
The bus trip up is soooooo scary that I would never have gone up the second time.
Even scarier on the way back as they drive like maniacs to get more trips so make more money.The buses are very nice though.The little town you catch the bus from is cute too.
On the way back we stayed at the CuzcoLibertadorl I think it was and although the rooms were more modern I actually liked the hotel better and it is half the price.The people were more friendly and I didnt have such a problem with the altitude.

Everyone thinks they are young and fit enpough to NOT have a problem but I saw very young(20)yr olds puffing and panting.
This is NOT a trip to try to do things quickly. I do regret not staying in cusco longer. I would definitely stay 3 days instead of 2 on the way up/. the first day you are so knocked out by the altitude!!

oh and dont go to sleep on the train on the way up. They have these fantastic jackets with all the pockets for wallet mobile camera etc like the safari type ones with fantastic embroidery saying inca trail.
I really needed it on the ruins as it is hard to carry water camera mobile etc. I saw a lady with one on the way home and ended up buying 2. Everyone asks about them.great presents at around $US30.
also try to get a front seat on the train. its worth the effort.
I do agree if you can get someone to take you that next stop. the zifg zag railway is a bit boring but make sure you go all the way to cuzco on the way back as the city looks like fairyland at night.

Oh there is also a fantastic restaurant among 1000 year old ruins.
very upmarket but Ill find out the name.
I stayed at millefoires marriott. it was great. I did also hear the sheraton is in a very bad area

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Old Nov 4, 2004, 12:28 am
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If you need a great guide in Lima and Cusco , please email me for their email addresses, I have dealt with them for years , very reliable,
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Old Nov 4, 2004, 12:41 am
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You have to stay in Cuzco (+ maybe get used to the height) and start from there to Machu Picchu (the train ride to Machu Picchu takes around 1.5-2h oneway + bus ride uphill). I did the trip the other way round (coming from the South, stayed in Cuzco with trip to Machu Picchu) and continued via Lima. I arrived in the morning in Lima and left in the late evening (I used an airport shuttle. I strongly believe that the airport shuttle also drives to the hotels in Lima). It's not worth while to stay longer in Lima for sightseeing and Lima is too far away from Machu Picchu in order to use it as base.

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Old Nov 4, 2004, 7:32 am
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Thank you all. After my South America trip this and Punta Arenas are now on the radar for me. I'll let you know if I make progress. Regards
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Old Nov 5, 2004, 2:16 am
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Originally Posted by RTWSTARALLIANCE
Has anyone done this? Any information on getting from Lima to Machu Picchu appreciated? I am a express tourist so what are the minimum number of nights I would need in Lima at the Sheraton to visit Machu Picchu? Any comments on the Hotel and treatment of Ps? Transport from airport to Hotel? Thanks.
I also would rather stay in Cuzco and do the excursion to Machu Picchu from there.

The Monastery in Cuzco is a stunning hotel, as the name suggests in a former monastery (Orient Express Hotels). If you have time it's as well worth staying one night at the Sanctuary, the only hotel right in Machu Picchu. True, it's expensive, but it allows you to go and see the ruins in the morning before the hordes of tourists arrive.

I had organized my trip through a specialized agency in the States, over internet, and I was very satisfied with their services (www.tambotours.com, ask for Chris, he did a great job for me).

Have a great trip to Peru, fascinating country!
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I did a Sun to Thurs visit. I left NY Sun morn on Avianca conneceted in Bogata and arrived Lima at around midnight. Theres a Diners Club lounge there thats opened all night where I stayed and got a couple hrs shut-eye. Took a 7am flight to Cusco. Rested alittle and then walked around the city and up to sacuywoman beautiful view of Cusco from the top. purchased a train tkt to MP for the next morn (Tues). arrived at MP checked into a hostel and took the van to MP, took the last van down at 5:30pm and went to the thermal baths. Had an afternoon train back to Cusco, where I walked around abit since we got back at night. Next morn (Thurs had a 8am flight back to Lima then to Bogata then NY). It was fast but got all that I wanted to in. Next time Id like to stay abit longer to get into the Scared Valley.
I dont think I could do the trip again as I did as Avianca has changed their flight times as well as Taca bet LIM and CUZ. If you get in real late as I did the hotel room in LIM wouldnt be needed.
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