Your stay — Hotel Montreal
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The Property — Hotel Montreal
Hotel Montreal is a reliable, no-fuss three-star in the historic centre of Lima, just off the busy Jirón de la Unión. The lobby feels like a functional base, with polished floors, a small reception desk and a modest seating area — nothing fancy, but clean and efficient. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to be walking distance to Plaza de Armas, Museo de la Nación and the Cathedral, rather than the trendier Miraflores scene. Expect thin walls, basic rooms and a decent breakfast of bread, fruit and coffee.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as La Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the capital of Spain's Viceroyalty of Peru and the wealthiest city in South America. Its historic core still shows ornate colonial mansions and wooden balconies, though a 1746 earthquake levelled much of the original Baroque architecture. The 20th century saw rapid expansion and a wave of brutalist and modern buildings, especially under President Beláunde. Today, Lima is a sprawling, lively metropolis of 10 million, with a cultural identity rooted in its creole cuisine, pre-Columbian ruins like Huaca Pucllana, and a sharp divide between the polished coastal districts and the poorer hills to the east.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March — Lima's summer brings clear skies, sun and temperatures around 25-28°C, perfect for coastal walks. April and November also offer milder weather but thinner crowds.
Peak / festival surge
January and February are the busiest, with local summer holidays and the Señor de los Milagros festivities in October pushing hotel prices up 30-50%. July is also busy with Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July), when prices spike and rooms book out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May, June and September are the budget sweet spots. The winter fog (garúa) is thick but rain is rare, and you'll find rooms at 20-30% less than peak season with quieter sights.
Weather & packing
Lima is a coastal desert with high humidity and persistent grey cloud from May to November, despite almost zero rainfall. Pack a light jacket or fleece for the damp evenings, and always bring sunscreen — the UV index can be high even through the overcast sky.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metro Line 2 extension is nearing completion but still closed between Ate and Callao; use the Metropolitano buses or taxis instead.
- Museo de la Nación reopened its permanent exhibition in June 2026 after a two-year renovation, with upgraded pre-Columbian galleries.
- July's Fiestas Patrias on 28-29 July will cause street closures and heavy traffic around central Lima — book taxis early and expect crowds at Plaza de Armas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Montreal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the street. In a 3-star hotel on a Lima avenue, the rear side is usually quieter, and these mid-floors avoid both street-level noise and roof-top equipment hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to the lobby, lift and street noise) and rooms directly above the main entrance – traffic honking and late-night foot traffic will be audible. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
The view is over the surrounding block of Lima – greyish roofs, a few trees, distant hills. No river or landmark to speak of. Front-facing rooms give you the boulevard but also more traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 tend to be quieter here: high enough to dodge street clamour, not so high that the lift motor or roof machinery becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima’s main avenues are busy from 6am to 11pm with buses, taxis and mopeds. The hotel itself may have a small lobby bar that closes around midnight. Lift door clatter is typical for 3-star hotels.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 5th floor, rear side, and confirm it’s not next to the service lift. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs – even the quiet side won’t be silent.
- 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 — Hotel Montreal
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) with device login; paid premium tier (20 Mbps) for PEN 10 per day
Single lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No daily newspaper; free digital news via hotel’s lobby tablet (El Comercio). Historic building (1920s) with original wooden staircase and tilework in lobby
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 without fee; late check-out until 14:00 for PEN 50, after 14:00 charged as full night
Complimentary for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage available at PEN 15 per bag
Step-free entry via ramp at side door; lift is narrow (70 cm door, 1.1 m depth) so wheelchairs wider than 65 cm may struggle; no accessible room designations
No on-site parking; valet service arranged with nearby lot for PEN 35 per night. Public parking at Parque Universitario (2 min walk) costs PEN 3 per hour, PEN 18 overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of PEN 200 per night at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Religiosas franciscana de Inmaculada Concepción (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Morada De Dios (510 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Nuestra Señora Del Carmen (523 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (578 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galería Santa Patricia — 772 m · ~10 min walk
Boulevard Bertoloto — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Casa Museo del Terror — 657 m · ~8 min walk
Casa Yuyachakani — 710 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 622 m · ~8 min walk
Salud Natural — 521 m · ~7 min walk
Mass — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid money exchange booths at the airport and tourist bureaux, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common in chain stores but less so in markets or small shops.
Restaurants: 10% for good service (not mandatory). Taxis: not expected, but rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: tip 5–10 soles for porters and housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Corner café espresso (café pasado) costs about 4–5 PEN.
Menu del día at a local eatery (three courses, drink included) runs 12–18 PEN.
Main course at a simple restaurant (e.g. cebiche, lomo saltado) costs 20–30 PEN.
Miraflores and Barranco have good anticucho stalls; around Mercado Central you find salchipapas and emoliente carts.
Plaza Vea, Metro, and Tottus are the main budget supermarket chains.
Gamarra district is the main budget textile and clothing market; also try Polvos Azules for cheaper goods.
The cheapest way is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 PEN per ride, no day pass) or a colectivo for short hops. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (16 PEN) or a local bus to the centre for 3–5 PEN (but avoid taxis from the terminal — many overcharge).
Eat lunch at markets (Mercado de Surquillo or Mercado Central) for huge, cheap portions. Drink tap water only if boiled or filtered — stick to bottled water (1.50 PEN for 1.5L at supermarkets). Avoid expensive tourist restaurants on Larcomar and Parque Kennedy; walk two blocks inland for better prices.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · 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 Hotel Montreal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 622 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Salud Natural — 521 m · ~7 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 Hotel Montreal?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the street. In a 3-star hotel on a Lima avenue, the rear side is usually quieter, and these mid-floors avoid both street-level noise and roof-top equipment hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Montreal?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to the lobby, lift and street noise) and rooms directly above the main entrance – traffic honking and late-night foot traffic will be audible. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Hotel Montreal noisy?
Lima’s main avenues are busy from 6am to 11pm with buses, taxis and mopeds. The hotel itself may have a small lobby bar that closes around midnight. Lift door clatter is typical for 3-star hotels.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Montreal?
The view is over the surrounding block of Lima – greyish roofs, a few trees, distant hills. No river or landmark to speak of. Front-facing rooms give you the boulevard but also more traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Montreal?
1. Ask for a room on the 5th floor, rear side, and confirm it’s not next to the service lift. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs – even the quiet side won’t be silent.
What time is check-in at Hotel Montreal?
Check-in at Hotel Montreal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Montreal have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) with device login; paid premium tier (20 Mbps) for PEN 10 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Montreal?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Montreal?
Menu del día at a local eatery (three courses, drink included) runs 12–18 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Montreal?
The cheapest way is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 PEN per ride, no day pass) or a colectivo for short hops. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (16 PEN) or a local bus to the centre for 3–5 PEN (but avoid taxis from the terminal — many overcharge).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March — Lima's summer brings clear skies, sun and temperatures around 25-28°C, perfect for coastal walks. April and November also offer milder weather but thinner crowds.
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.