If you need to be located in the center of the action, (or downtown Trujillo) this is not your answer. But if you're looking for a quiet neighborhood hotel with elegance and style, this is a great option. Also, if you have young children traveling with you, there can't be a better alternative. The grounds are designed with families in mind, with large expanses of grass, llamas grazing, ping pong tables and a large swimming pool. You can pamper yourself with room service and spa treatments if that's your thing. Our thing was a day long city tour of the pyramids Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna and the rest, along with a side trip to Huanchaco for lunch on the ocean. The hotel staff lined us up with a private car and driver for the day for $50 USD who took us to all those places and on a downtown tour. All in all, a luxurious option in a quiet, out of the way residential neighborhood, if you don't need the Plaza de Armas action and noise.
- Gran Hotel El
