Lonely Planet Review

The five-star Swissôtel Lima ranks high among the city's top hotels. A gleaming high-rise in suburban San Isidro, this business-friendly chain property has elegant European flair and a trio of more than respectable restaurants. Despite having an out-of-the-way location, even the most demanding guests recommend its superior service and all-modern amenities.

As with any property reworked from the guts of an older hotel, there are occasional quirks in the Swissôtel's inner workings, for example, slow elevators or rooms that are in less-than-ideal repair. The in-room decór is elegant, with Old World accents. Guests with rooms on the executive floor enjoy complimentary meals, afternoon tea and evening cocktails in the lounge. If you need to unwind after a stressful day of meetings, you can dive into the small outdoor heated swimming pool, hop on the treadmill in the fitness room, or make time for the sauna and a massage in the spa. High-tech business perks include wi-fi Internet access, multi-line telephones, a full-service business centre and meeting facilities. If you stay here, plan on taking a taxi everywhere else, for example, to Miraflores or central Lima.