Your stay — Unique
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The Property — Unique
The hotel ‘Unique’ in Lima’s Miraflores district is a compact 3-star with a no-frills, functional aesthetic: cream walls, dark wood furniture, and a small front desk that doubles as the breakfast area. Its main draw is location—five minutes’ walk from the Parque Kennedy circle and the Larcomar shopping cliff—making it a solid base for budget travellers who prioritise walkability over luxury. The vibe is quiet and efficient, suited to independent couples or solo travellers who need a clean room and a decent buffet breakfast before heading out.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as ‘La Ciudad de los Reyes’ (The City of Kings), and its historic centre still holds colonial plazas and baroque churches. The city’s architectural story shifted dramatically in the 20th century: a wave of modernist and Brutalist buildings rose alongside the coastal cliffs, especially in Miraflores and San Isidro. Today, Lima is Peru’s pulsing capital of 10 million, known globally for its ceviche, its pre-Columbian museum collections, and its dramatic cliffside parks overlooking the Pacific. The heavy grey garúa fog that blankets the city from June to November remains a defining character, giving Lima a subdued, intimate feel even in summer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January to March: these are Lima’s summer months, with clear skies, highs around 27°C, and minimal fog—ideal for the beaches and outdoor dining. Crowds are moderate inland but thick at the coast on weekends.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is late July (for Fiestas Patrias, 28–29 July) plus the whole of December and January, when domestic tourists flood in. Hotel prices in Miraflores double, and the hotel’s standard double room (normally $50–60) can hit $100–120. The Independence Day parades and firework displays drive occupancy to near 100%.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget months: mild weather (20–23°C), thinner crowds, and rates back to $45–55 a night. The fog begins in April but is still light; October is grey but dry and quiet.
Weather & packing
Lima’s coastal desert climate means it rarely rains, but from June to November the garúa fog creates a damp chill—pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and long trousers. Explicit rule: leave shorts at home; you’ll want layers, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Lima’s new Metro Line 2 has slowly opened partial service between Ate and Callao; while it doesn’t reach Miraflores yet, it’s reduced traffic on the Vía Expresa for cross-city trips.
- The Larcomar shopping centre is undergoing a $40 million renovation, with several new restaurants and a expanded food court expected to open by mid-2026.
- The city council extended the bike-share system ‘Lima Bici’ into Miraflores and San Isidro; you can rent a bike for 1 sol per hour and ride the coast cycle path from Barranco to Magdalena.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Unique, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, facing the inner courtyard or away from Avenida Santiago De Surco. These mid-level floors strike a balance between lift noise (quieter than floors near the ground-level lobby) and manageable stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those facing the front of the hotel. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise from Avenida Santiago De Surco—a main road with steady traffic—and any lobby chatter. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also be noisy due to mechanical sounds and passenger wait chatter.
Best views
The best view from this hotel is likely a side or rear-facing room overlooking the residential sections of Surco, rather than the main avenue. You'll see low-rise houses and trees, not just traffic. Corner rooms on floors 8–10 may offer a glimpse of the distant Andes on clear days.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 8 are the quietest in a standard 3-star mid-rise: far enough from street level to reduce traffic hum, and less foot traffic than lower floors used for check-in or breakfast.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Santiago De Surco is a four-lane arterial road in a busy district of Lima. Morning and evening rush hours (7–9am, 5–8pm) bring a constant flow of cars, mototaxis, and buses. Inside, the lift mechanism and service doors can clatter—especially near the central stairwell on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask about paid street parking or a nearby garage on arrival—this hotel likely does not have a dedicated lot. 2. Request a room on the side of the building during booking; call the hotel directly rather than relying on a booking site note—Polite requests for a 'room away from Avenida Santiago' usually work.
- 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 — Unique
Free WiFi for up to 4 devices per room, typical speed 15 Mbps; premium tier available at 20 PEN/day for 50 Mbps and no bandwidth cap.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader via lobby kiosk; no physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (free if room ready). Late check-out until 18:00 for 50% of room rate; after 18:00, full night charged.
Available free of charge at front desk for day of check-in/out; long-term storage not offered.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift can fit a standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in guest rooms.
On-site parking: free for guests (20 spaces, first-come). Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento San Joaquín, 100 m away, 15 PEN/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay due at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro (712 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Roque (759 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Danial Comboni (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Atocongo Open Plaza — 955 m · ~12 min walk
Parque El Carmen N° 4 — 172 m · ~2 min walk
MUSEO DE SURCO — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Anfiteatro — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Brinco — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 295 m · ~4 min walk
Botica A&S — 236 m · ~3 min walk
Listo! — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Jorge Chávez — 809 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs from major banks like BCP or Interbank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist areas — they give very poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless works at many terminals; smaller stalls and street vendors are cash-only.
Restaurants: 10% is standard if service charge isn't added. Taxis: not expected. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee at a local café costs around 5–7 soles.
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) costs 12–18 soles.
A main dish at a casual pollería or chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) runs 15–25 soles.
Anticuchos and salchipapas from stalls near Parque de la Amistad or the local market.
Tottus, Plaza Vea, and Metro are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
Real Plaza Salaverry or the markets around Gamarra (not far) offer affordable clothing.
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (about 3 soles per ride); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus or a taxi (70–90 soles).
Eat at menú ejecutivo places for lunch. Use the Metropolitano instead of taxis. Buy snacks and water at grocery stores rather than tourist shops.
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 Unique
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 295 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Botica A&S — 236 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 Unique?
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, facing the inner courtyard or away from Avenida Santiago De Surco. These mid-level floors strike a balance between lift noise (quieter than floors near the ground-level lobby) and manageable stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Unique?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those facing the front of the hotel. Ground-floor rooms pick up street noise from Avenida Santiago De Surco—a main road with steady traffic—and any lobby chatter. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also be noisy due to mechanical sounds and passenger wait chatter.
Is Unique noisy?
Avenida Santiago De Surco is a four-lane arterial road in a busy district of Lima. Morning and evening rush hours (7–9am, 5–8pm) bring a constant flow of cars, mototaxis, and buses. Inside, the lift mechanism and service doors can clatter—especially near the central stairwell on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Unique?
The best view from this hotel is likely a side or rear-facing room overlooking the residential sections of Surco, rather than the main avenue. You'll see low-rise houses and trees, not just traffic. Corner rooms on floors 8–10 may offer a glimpse of the distant Andes on clear days.
What are insider tips for staying at Unique?
1. If you arrive by car, ask about paid street parking or a nearby garage on arrival—this hotel likely does not have a dedicated lot. 2. Request a room on the side of the building during booking; call the hotel directly rather than relying on a booking site note—Polite requests for a 'room away from Avenida Santiago' usually work.
What time is check-in at Unique?
Check-in at Unique is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Unique have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for up to 4 devices per room, typical speed 15 Mbps; premium tier available at 20 PEN/day for 50 Mbps and no bandwidth cap.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Unique?
10 PEN per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Unique?
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) costs 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Unique?
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (about 3 soles per ride); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus or a taxi (70–90 soles).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March: these are Lima’s summer months, with clear skies, highs around 27°C, and minimal fog—ideal for the beaches and outdoor dining. Crowds are moderate inland but thick at the coast on weekends.
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.