We stayed 2 nights with Meliana during our tour.
Rooms: We got a larger room for 3 people, so we were able to spread out a bit. The beds were actually clean at this location, which had us cheering. The courtyard has a beautiful little garden which we were able to view from our window. TV worked here with multiple channels in English. The bathroom was cramped and the smell from the drain was a little much, not to mention the ants... But this was probably one of the more comfortable places on our tour.
Service: The staff were all quite friendly here, the front desk staff spoke great English and were helpful with directions and instruction.
Food: Breakfast is just OK here. The bread was stale both mornings and the bugs flying around the fruit was a little off-putting, but there are plenty of cereals and juices if you can't swallow the other stuff. The wait staff wasn't very good about putting down new place settings, so you'll find yourself scrounging for clean wares if you're eating later in the morning.
Location: 2 different taxi drivers had a hard time finding this place, so bring a map/business card/phone number. It's also located a bit of a walk away from town, but it keeps the noise level to a minimum.
- Meliana Hotel Arequipa
