Hotel Meliana

“Charming little hotel in white Arequipa”

We were on a tour with Condor Travel recently and enjoyed this charming little hotel in Arequipa. We spent only one night but thought that it was well located (10-15 minutes walk) from the Center, clean and quiet. There was a park very close, a restaurant and a convenience store. Also, a little … Más

We were on a tour with Condor Travel recently and enjoyed this charming little hotel in Arequipa. We spent only one night but thought that it was well located (10-15 minutes walk) from the Center, clean and quiet. There was a park very close, a restaurant and a convenience store. Also, a little garden where you could sit and relax, added to the charm of the place. Our bed was comfy, the wifi was ok and the staff was nice. I practiced my spanish with a pleasant young man. There was no safe in our room but they kept our passport for us when asked. It was an interesting place for travellers on a budget.

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“A Basic But Well Worn Hotel”

Due to the earthquake, or tremor as they called it at a 5.4, on August 15, in Colca Canyon, we had to be switched to this hotel as it was the only hotel that had space. We were with Condor Travel and they really had to scramble for hotel places and different tours, as we were to have stayed in Co… Más

Due to the earthquake, or tremor as they called it at a 5.4, on August 15, in Colca Canyon, we had to be switched to this hotel as it was the only hotel that had space. We were with Condor Travel and they really had to scramble for hotel places and different tours, as we were to have stayed in Colca Canyon that night. They did a marvelous job and we applaud them for this. This was just a basic and average hotel,probably a step below our three star but it had two twin beds, a private bath with hot water for showers, so it was fine. It is an older hotel though and the rugs were worn and the whole building had a "tired out' look, but it is a good hotel if you are on a budget. We didn't have time to take in the little garden behind our room with table and chairs, but it did have a pleasant atmosphere. However, we could not find a waste paper basket in the room so had to leave our papers,, etc in a small pile. One interesting thing.. we had only two bath towels and no hand towels so my husband went to get some and Adriano also gave us wash clothes! They were the only wash clothes we had in our 17 days and here it was at this little basic hotel! I love wash clothes! The best part was Adriano, the young man on front desk when we checked in that afternoon. He spoke English and literally ran from one job to the next and was so friendly and helpful. Condor Travel had arranged for a fruit plate to be delivered so he was so happy to deliver our "surprise!" He also tightened a knob in the bathroom that was dripping. We did have a nice dinner in the dining room and it was served at 6:30 when the chef came in. Breakfast buffet displayed was of cold items so didn't know we could order eggs. However, that next morning we needed to check out and be picked up for an early tour at 7am. Breakfast didn't start until 6:30 and we tried to ask if we could eat early but we had little choice so grabbed cold stuff and gobbled. Not sure if the gal in charge understood us so we went with the flow. If you are on a real budget and just want the basics, this is a good little hotel. Our compliments to Adriano for being such a helpful and friendly staff person. The next morning, the two young men on front desk were not as friendly but maybe it was too early for them!

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“Wouldn't Come Back...”

My husband and I stayed here for one night. While the room was clean, the room was definitely worn and the drab brown color of the rug and sheets made it seem kind of grungy. The drawers were kind of sticky and the chair in the room had seen better days. While the neighborhood is nice, the hotel… Más

My husband and I stayed here for one night. While the room was clean, the room was definitely worn and the drab brown color of the rug and sheets made it seem kind of grungy. The drawers were kind of sticky and the chair in the room had seen better days. While the neighborhood is nice, the hotel is not located where you (as a tourist) want to be since there really isn't anything there. It's about a 10/15 minute walk to Plaza de Armas. We didn't take cabs during our stay, and while the walk was easy direction-wise, there was a major intersection that was slightly scary to cross. It's also not as if there are lots of restaurants or shops in the immediate area either. Staff was friendly enough and they all spoke good English. The breakfast spread wasn't the best (bread and cereal were stale, cheese and meats seemed like they had been out for a little too long), but if you ask they'll make eggs which tasted fine. They didn't really clean up after guests left breakfast though, so when I arrived for breakfast it was difficult to find clean utensils and a table that wasn't covered in someone else's garbage. Overall, I wouldn't stay here again. I gave it an average rating instead of a poor rating because I know that for Peruvian hotels it is average (but by American or European standards it would be poor).

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