About this hotel
General information
Hotel B occupies a white Belle Époque mansion in the heart of Barranco, Lima’s artistic quarter. Completed in 1914 as a seaside retreat for the García Bedoya family, it was designed by the French architect Claude Sahut, who also shaped many of the capital’s avenues, parks and public buildings. Its ornate stucco façade, open balconies and terraces, Italian marble, exotic woods and soaring ceilings lit by traditional “teatinas” skylights have been carefully restored.
Today it is Lima’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel and a private gallery in its own right: more than 300 works and installations by contemporary Peruvian artists hang throughout the house, and the curator leads guests on tours of the collection. Some rooms lie in a contemporary wing and in an annex created from the neighbouring art gallery, and the small B-Art shop sells smaller editions of the best-known pieces.
Location
The hotel stands on Avenida Sáenz Peña in historic Barranco, next to the Lucía de la Puente gallery. Galleries, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and the Pacific shore are a few minutes’ walk away; guests receive a hand-painted map of the neighbourhood’s best addresses, and bikes are available for exploring. Jorge Chávez International Airport is 22 km away.
Spa
There is no spa, but massages can be arranged in the room on request.
Sports & leisure
The programme leans towards art and food: a cocktail class with the hotel’s bar team, cooking classes and a full culinary day, Peruvian chocolate and coffee tastings, curator-led art tours (one paired with afternoon tea) and outings with a Lima Local Friend. For the active there are surf lessons and a bike-and-yoga session, and city tours cover Barranco, colonial Lima, its museums and the ruins of Pachacamac.
For children
Babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchen works with local, seasonal produce and native ingredients from purple corn to quinoa and camu-camu, and every afternoon guests are treated to tea, known in Lima as “lonche”.
- El Comedor – refined Peruvian fusion cooking that pairs local produce with international technique
- El Bar – a ground-floor bar by reception, loved by locals and travellers alike, with cocktails built on Peruvian ingredients and artisan spirits, wines and tapas
- La Biblioteca – breakfast and afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, petits fours and imported teas
- El Patio – a courtyard between the historic and contemporary wings with a living wall, fountain and modern art, for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- B Deli – a neighbourhood deli with bay windows onto a leafy boulevard, selling cheeses, artisan bread, charcuterie, savouries and desserts
- The rooftop – weekend brunch with views across Barranco
Rooms
Rooms are spread across the historic mansion, a contemporary wing and an annex created from the former gallery next door. Belle Époque furnishings meet modern comfort, and windows and balconies face the patio or the streets of Barranco.
Each room has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a telephone with free local calls, an HD television, an iPod dock, a safe, a minibar, a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and exclusive toiletries; the hotel is entirely non-smoking.
Atelier
The largest category, with a private terrace or foyer, an ample seating area, king or twin beds and an open-format bathroom with twin basins and rain shower, some with a freestanding tub. Three Ateliers are in the newest annex, built into the adjoining gallery.
Aposento
A junior suite in the historic mansion or the contemporary wing, with a seating area for two, king or twin beds and a walk-in bathroom with rain shower, some also with a bathtub.
Alcoba
A cosy room in the mansion or the contemporary wing with a queen bed, a desk and armchair and a bathroom with rain shower. Sleeps two.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.