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Calle Pevas 260, Iquitos, Peru
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“For Iquitios, for the location and for the cost... conditionally recommended”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

Look... there are NO great hotels in Iquitos and very few GOOD hotels... for these you pay dearly. I aske my friend who lives in Iquitos for a quite, clean hotel next to the Plaza, as this is where the best city life is to be found. She recommended the Ambassordor with a caveat ... do not expect much. I asked for the corporate rate (this is usally 30 to 40% off the rack rate) and I ended up paying 70 soles for a single room. The best rooms are upstairs. The room is barebone basic, but it was quiet at night... a huge plus for this part of Iquitos. The sheets are cleam but cheap and worn. Towels are clean and good. Hot water and AirCon. The breakfast is pathetic.... I really liked the location and could have paid three times more and moved up a notch but it was not worth it.... I would not bring my wife here but would stay here again if by myself. Conditionally recommended.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Clean, safe, friendly hotel in the centre of Iquitos”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2010

I spent 3 weeks at this hotel when staying in Iquitos to find out about medicinal plants and it was perfect in location, had free internet, hot water (which is RARE for this price range) air conditionig and free breakfast!
I have to say that the air conditioning is VERY NOISY, and that breakfast is not that varied.. but after trying other hotels in the town I can really recommend this one! Also, the staff is very professionale and friendly at the same time. I encountered problems whilst in Peru and the staff went out of their way to assist me - a really human, friendly hotel for lone travellers!

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Third World hotel experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2008

Being a well seasoned traveler, and accustomed to all sorts of accommodations, I'd say, unless you're a starving student on a tight budget, stay away from this place. Let me start by saying that it doesn't pretend to be something its not...its a "hostel". The staff was pleasant enough, but the rooms were nothing more than staying in a flop house...smell of sewage, dirty floors, bed with protruding springs and sounds of being in a tenament building, complete with barking dogs and domestice disputes. Our problem stems from the fact we paid for and were booked for another hotel, but due to a large conference in Iquitos, apparently rooms were scarse and the tour company placed us here without informing us (or refunding the money we paid for a "superior" hotel room). Fortunately it was only an overnight experience and we look back on it as one of our more "interesting" stays with humor.
It is what it claims to be...a low priced "hostel". Don't be confused by sites calling it a "hotel".

  • Liked — Young men traveling on a budget
  • Stayed March 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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