JW Marriott Hotel Lima

Character and identity

This 300-room tower sits on the cliffs of Miraflores, directly across from the Larcomar shopping complex and a short walk from the Malecón boardwalk. The architecture leans contemporary and high-gloss, with a glass façade that pulls the Pacific into the lobby and Peruvian textiles and artwork softening the polished marble. Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room frame either ocean or city views. Two restaurants focus on Peruvian cooking with local produce, and the property runs a spa, a sizeable gym, ten meeting spaces, a seasonal pool terrace, and a club lounge for eligible Marriott members. Service register is traditional, polished urban luxury.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What you're paying for here is location and view: the cliff-edge Miraflores position and the Pacific panorama from the glass rooms are the reason to book. Splurge for a full ocean-view room or, for the freestanding tub and guaranteed vista, the Master Suite. Lounge access is worth chasing if your status allows.