Casa Arequipa in Peru
Located in a colonial mansion in Peru’s second largest city, Casa Arequipa calls itself a “boutique bed and breakfast”, designed to accommodate individuals who seek a tranquil stay in the middle of a busy metropolis.
Casa Arequipa opened in 2003 when a local resident and an American writer joined together to purchase a mid 20th century-built mansion that was originally constructed for a wealthy local family. The new owners attempted to retain the unique architectural aspects of the house while adding the modern amenities that their guests would seek. The hand-crafted wrought iron fixtures remain as do the marble and mahogany floors but features like bathrooms are new and modern.
Upon entering the Casa Arequipa, guests will view the large lobby that the owners designed for relaxation and sipping warm coca tea or cocktails. Flowers and candles are regular fixtures in the lobby area and guests find it an excellent place to sit and chat with old or new friends.
There are a total of ten guest rooms at Casa Arequipa, each decorated a little different from the others. Most include just one king or queen sized bed except for the Arequipa and Sillar Rooms, both of which have two full-sized beds for up to four guests. The Honeymoon Room is especially romantic, with an ornately carved king-sized bed, purple walls, and a bathroom with large tub. The Balcony Room includes a spacious, bright balcony covered with local flora and overlooking the city. Rooms and located on the ground floor or second floor. A full breakfast is included in the price of the room and is served on the pretty rooftop dining room.
Other amenities at Casa Arequipa include a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, cocktails served in the afternoon and evening on the rooftop bar, laundry and ironing services, private car and driver available (for a fee, and private gourmet dinners served with advance arrangements.
The staff at Casa Arequipa can also help guests arrange trips to destinations near the city. These include Colca Canyon tours, three-hour driving and walking tours to the nearby countryside, and walking tours of the city. Casa Arequipa is within walking distance of many of the town’s top tourist sites. Private or group tours are available with advance reservations. The concierge can also help guests who desire a little pampering to arrange spa services at a nearby spa facility, including massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, and more.
Casa Arequipa has been profiled in a number of top U.S.
newspapers as well as several top-selling guidebooks, so reservations can be
tough to come by without advance planning, so if you’re heading to Arequipa,
contact the hotel far in advance of your arrival.
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