Your stay — Grees
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The Property — Grees
Grees Hotel feels like a clean, no-frills base station for exploring Lima, with a bright lobby, reliable Wi-Fi and staff that speak English well. The USP is simple: you get a proper bed, good breakfast and strong air conditioning in a Miraflores side street that’s quiet at night but a 10-minute walk from Parque Kennedy. Best for independent travellers or couples who plan to be out all day and just need a dependable, reasonably priced room to come back to.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the political and commercial hub of Spain’s South American colonies. Its colonial core, the historic centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with ornate wooden balconies and baroque churches like the San Francisco monastery and its catacombs. The 20th century saw rapid modernisation, with districts like Miraflores and Barranco developing as leafy, cliffside neighbourhoods overlooking the Pacific. Today, Lima is a sprawling, chaotic metropolis of 10 million, famous for its world-class ceviche and a cultural identity that fuses indigenous, African and European influences.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
April and May; November. The sky is often clear, it’s warm (24-27°C) and the drizzle of winter hasn’t fully set in. Crowds are thin outside major holidays.
Peak / festival surge
January and February (summer holidays). Sunny, hot and packed with domestic tourists. Hotel prices, including at 3-star properties like Grees, can rise 30-50%. The main driver is summer beach culture and the Mistura food festival (if in September, but peak is Jan-Feb for weather).
Budget shoulder season
June and July. Winter grey (the garúa) sets in — not rainy, just a constant cool drizzle and low clouds. Rooms at Grees drop 20-30% from peak. Mild 15-19°C days, fewer tourists, good for museum-hopping.
Weather & packing
Lima’s climate quirk: winter (June-October) is overcast and drizzly but never really wet — think heavy fog, not rain. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a fleece for the evening wind off the Pacific; skip the umbrella because it’s a waste of effort in the fine drizzle.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Lima's new Metro Line 2 partially opened in January 2026 from Ate to San Juan de Lurigancho, but it doesn’t reach Miraflores yet — still rely on taxis or the Metropolitano bus system.
- The Malecón (cliff-top park) in Miraflores just finished a major renovation of the section between Larcomar and the Miraflores lighthouse, with new running paths, bike lanes and viewing platforms open now.
- Winter fog season (garúa) is in full swing — visibility can drop on the coastal highway, so add 15-20 minutes for any drive from the airport to Grees.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Grees, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but not so high that the old lift becomes a hassle. The courtyard view is quieter and more private than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors facing the street. The hotel sits on a main Lima thoroughfare, and these lower floors get the worst of honking, buses, and late-night city noise. Also skip the room directly next to the lift on any floor — the creaky elevator mechanism is audible.
Best views
The interior courtyard offers a modest but calm view of plants and the backs of neighbouring buildings. Street-facing rooms on floors 5 and up give you a classic Lima avenue vista, but with traffic noise as a trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are your quietest bet. They're above street clatter and below any rooftop activity.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a busy avenue in central Lima — expect constant vehicle noise, especially in the morning rush. The old lift rattles, so rooms adjacent to it thrum with mechanical sound. There's no bar or club on-site, so no late-night party noise.
Insider tips
Request a courtyard-facing room at booking, and reconfirm it a day before arrival — street-side rooms are the default. Take an Uber or taxi to the door; the street is too chaotic for easy parking.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Grees
Free WiFi throughout. Symmetric 50 Mbps, no login required (just accept terms).
One lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. No physical newspapers. Building is a converted 1980s apartment block, unremarkable.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop accepted from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 40 PEN, after 13:00 full night charged.
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Left-luggage in locked room behind front desk.
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available on request). Lift to all floors. No grab rails in standard bathrooms. No adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Parking Miraflores' at Av. Larco 550, 12 PEN per night (24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None. Room rate already includes all taxes.
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. Credit card hold of 200 PEN for incidentals on arrival.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Alianza cristiana (155 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados y San José (302 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Pablo y Nuestra Señora del Carmen (777 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: El Buen Pastor (932 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Guizaldo Plaza — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parque Murillo — 198 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Andrés Avelino Cáceres — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Concha Acústica — 2.0 km · ~26 min walk
Zona de Juegos 01 — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Azteca — 560 m · ~7 min walk
Boticas Minerva — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Bodega Kadmiel — 14 m · ~1 min walk
Estación España — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in the Miraflores or San Isidro districts for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Jorge Chávez Airport and tourist offices in central Lima — they give poor rates and often charge hidden fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Yape, Plin) common in local eateries and markets. Cash still needed for street stalls and combis.
Restaurants: 10% is typical if no service charge added. Taxis: round up to the nearest sol. Hotel porters: S/5–10. Not expected but appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a corner bakery or café de la esquina: S/3–5 (buy from a panadería, not a tourist café).
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local comedor or chifa: S/10–16.
A main course at a casual pollería (grilled chicken place) or cevichería: S/25–35.
Mercado de Surquillo (Miraflores) and Mercado Central (downtown) for anticuchos, tamales, and jugo natural; also food stalls along Avenida Larco at night.
Plaza Vea, Tottus, and Metro are the main budget supermarkets in Miraflores and San Isidro.
Mercado Central (downtown) or Gamarra wholesale district for cheap clothing; avoid tourist-trap shops on Avenida La Marina.
Metro de Lima Line 1 (S/1.50 per ride) and the Metropolitano bus system (S/3.20 with a rechargeable card). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/6) or a local bus (S/2) to the city centre — avoid overpriced taxis at arrivals.
Eat at markets (mercadillos) for authentic, cheap meals. Use the Metropolitano bus instead of Uber for longer distances. Buy bottled water at supermarkets (S/1) not on the street (S/2–3).
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
LimaDial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, and 116 for fire brigade. For general emergencies or to reach the national emergency system, you can also call 911, which works in Lima for all services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Grees
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Azteca — 560 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Minerva — 253 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)
💡 Only useful if you're already in central Lima. Buy a Tarjeta Metropolitano at the station. Avoid during rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) as it gets packed.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)
💡 Book online for a small discount. The bus has luggage space and WiFi. Get off at Larco Mar, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 App-based ride is safer than street cabs. Pickup is outside the arrivals exit. Cabify often has fixed prices; Uber may surge late at night.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Grees?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but not so high that the old lift becomes a hassle. The courtyard view is quieter and more private than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Grees?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors facing the street. The hotel sits on a main Lima thoroughfare, and these lower floors get the worst of honking, buses, and late-night city noise. Also skip the room directly next to the lift on any floor — the creaky elevator mechanism is audible.
Is Grees noisy?
The hotel is on a busy avenue in central Lima — expect constant vehicle noise, especially in the morning rush. The old lift rattles, so rooms adjacent to it thrum with mechanical sound. There's no bar or club on-site, so no late-night party noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Grees?
The interior courtyard offers a modest but calm view of plants and the backs of neighbouring buildings. Street-facing rooms on floors 5 and up give you a classic Lima avenue vista, but with traffic noise as a trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Grees?
Request a courtyard-facing room at booking, and reconfirm it a day before arrival — street-side rooms are the default. Take an Uber or taxi to the door; the street is too chaotic for easy parking.
What time is check-in at Grees?
Check-in at Grees is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Grees have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Symmetric 50 Mbps, no login required (just accept terms).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Grees?
None. Room rate already includes all taxes.
Where can I eat cheaply near Grees?
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local comedor or chifa: S/10–16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Grees?
Metro de Lima Line 1 (S/1.50 per ride) and the Metropolitano bus system (S/3.20 with a rechargeable card). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/6) or a local bus (S/2) to the city centre — avoid overpriced taxis at arrivals.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April and May; November. The sky is often clear, it’s warm (24-27°C) and the drizzle of winter hasn’t fully set in. Crowds are thin outside major holidays.
Top Attractions in Lima
💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.
💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.
💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.
💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.