Hotel Maison du Solei

A nice quiet location on a small square. We had a small double room opposite the reception and down a couple of steps. It was dark but we didn't mind as it was quiet. The bathroom could do with a refurb. An easy (about 10 mins) walk down to the Cathedral square passing lots of nice shops, cafes, restaurants and bars on the way along Calle Bolivar. Lots on rooftops too with views of the Andes. There is a new internal lift to the top floor for the buffet breakfast room. Breakfast was very disappointing and staff put out minimal food etc for the numbers of guests every day. Had to keep asking them to refill the empty containers no matter what time you went for breakfast. Reception staff were pleasant. A good quiet location in beautiful Arequipa. There are a couple of bars outside on the old square too. But walking down towards the Cathedral along Calle Bolivar on the left our favourite bar was Grietas. Very quirky with inventive cocktails, good snacks and friendly staff.

We ended up here because we wanted to do Peruvian cooking classes with Arthur. His restaurant is connected to the hotel and his classes and cooking is superb! We recommend it to everyone who loves to eat and cook. He is a very experienced and nice chef. We stayed 4 days and 5 nights at the hotel. It was a comfortable stay, everything we’ve needed was here. Staff was always very friendly. Breakfast is also very nice; fresh bread, ham, cheese, fresh fruits, yoghurt & cornflakes. On our last day; we leave early in the morning and they will prepare us a breakfast box to go. Very lovely and good service! The neighborhood of the hotel is really nice, a lot of craft breweries and restaurants in walking distance. Plaza de armas is also a 7minutes small walk. It’s also a very peaceful calm neighborhood without the crazy traffic that exists almost everywhere else in Arequipa.

La atención fue excelente, el desayuno fue variado y rico, la habitación amplia, limpia muy acogedora y el trato con las personas increíble. El lugar es céntrico y la zona segura, volvería a visitarlo sin dudas. El personal fue muy amable y atento.

Un excelente hotel con una buena atención y agradables ambientes. Se encuentra en una céntrica ubicación cerca a la Plaza de Armas de Arequipa y lugares turísticos como el Monasterio de Santa Catalina La Casona de Tristan , La Iglesia de La Compañía, su Cúpula etc. Además de variedad de tiendas artesanales y Restaurantes.