We stayed with my family (10 people) in El Ducado for around 15days and found it to be of good quality with a cute patio to spend time outside. Everything from breakfast to room quality is a good standard. The downside is there is no elevator, and the reception employees could be quite unhelpful. Good location, close to Larco Mar and for what we wanted it was good. If asked we would recommend to friends

Although Lima is far from my favourite place (too big, busy and noisy), this hotel is in a nice area of Lima next to the coast - MIraflores (if you like shopping centres and lots of people, especially at the weekends). It was such a contrast to Cuzco and surroundings! Anyway, the hotel is basic as far as I am concerned, and the staff (apart from one waiter) are most unfriendly. It does not warrant its star rating or its price. It can also be noisy depending on what room you are allocated. Go elsewhere but if you do stay there ask for a rooom at the back or you may get disturbed sleep. I also had a dispute with the charge for the room (agreed by email, whcih I had with me) but disputed at the desk. In the end I did get the rate I agreed after discussion.

Having just spent two weeks in Peru with my partner, we have found the “star” rating of hotels in the country to be extremely unreliable. The variability between the 3* hotels we stayed in was enormous: some were no better than a basic hostal, others more like a luxurious 4*. You must be aware of it upon booking. Generally the price of a hotel is a better guide to the level of accommodation you will receive. I would also recommend that, if you’re planning on staying 3 or more nights in a particular city/town, book only the 1st night and if you like it, extend, if you don’t look and shop around. We found that most nice hotels are willing to give discounted rates and often have spaces.

El Ducado is:
- Well positioned in the Miraflores district (near restaurants etc).
- Has good room sizes, though if you ask for a double you get a 135cm bed (a bit small for us!).
- Nice common areas (especially patio).
- Dated look and decor by European standards.
- Reasonable value for money given how expensive other Lima hotels are.

Our room at El Ducado was one of the smallest rooms we've ever stayed in but it was fairly clean and comfortable. The hotel is located in a nice neighborhood in Miraflores and we felt safe walking around at night. The hotel breakfast was plentiful and quite good. The hotel has no bar but there is a convenience store a few blocks away and we were welcome to sit in the dining room and enjoy our beers. There is no elevator so make sure you get a lower floor if you have a problem taking the stairs.

The staff was very nice and helpful. There is only one public computer available and unfortunately there are no time limits enforced. Luckily, we had our iPhones with us and were able to access the internet via the hotels complimentary wifi.