Gran Hotel Bolivar

The hotel is a heritage building! Not very comfy, but full of history, good still

This hotel is conveniently located within the historical district of Lima, and easily served by taxi and Uber. Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Room is clean although the hotel itself is aged. The included breakfast is of high quality and is individually cooked. A major inconvenience is the weak WiFi signal in the hotel room. Not only the signal is weak but the internet connection is disrupted frequently. When using my own eSIM card for internet connection, the network shows only 3G , effectively with no connection.

This once stately Grand Hotel, built on the European model, has declined into a sad condition and is barely a ghost of what I saw for the first time in November of 1961. Where Hemingway would get soused on Pisco sours and where other celebrities would enjoy a fashionable stay, where Packard limousines waited to carry guests about the city, the only vestige of its former glory is the opulent bar. The rest is a dingey barebones operation gasping for air, hoping it has enough money to cover the cost of replacing a light bulb. Its gloomy hallways are a better setting for The Shining. Sparse, creaky furniture and paltry amenities place it a step away from being a monastery. The dining room's wait staff needs training, especially in wines. The front desk performs with fine courtesy and precision; that, and the signature Cathedral pisco sours, is the saving grace.

The hotel is very grant and historical, located in the center, very convenient, free order to make breakfast and welcome cocktails drinks in a bar, very nice staff and reception. Only the room is a little bit old and the sound proof need to be improved

The hotel leaves a mixed impression. Located in the historic center of the city, beautiful and majestic on the outside, it feels tired and aged on the inside. Many things need either updating or replacing (plumbing, beds, modest room decor, no phone, no safe, no kettle, unstable internet, etc.). At the same time, in terms of price-to-quality ratio, one matches the other — room prices are quite reasonable and affordable. Overall, it's a good and convenient place for exploring Lima, its history and landmarks, but not entirely comfortable for staying.

If you want to experience a bit of the history of Lima, there is no better place to stay. The hotel is beautiful and you feel like you’re stepping back in time being there. I imagined all the people who stayed there over the past 100 yrs. Since it is historic, be prepared for some cracks and creaks and absence of amenities like a hair dryer. But the kind staff, generous breakfast, free Pisco Sour drink ticket, and privilege of sharing in the Gran Bolivar’s illustrious history, more than makes up for anything it lacks!

Iconic hotel with great location in the historical centre. Public areas with luxury vibes, but rooms are very basic. Friendly staff at reception. Breakfast service was slow and sbould be improved. For example coffee wss served cold. My major complaint was wifi which was on/off both in public areas but mainly in the rooms. Great bar with pisco sauer drinks. Thanks!