(I wonder if the Lurkers pass these reviews along...I don't always post Marriott and Hilton reviews on TripAdvisor because I'd have to edit heavily so as not to include elite details. I think when posting elite details, false expectations for 'regular' travelers are created. I got an TA message a few years ago from a TA user asking about why I was Platinum and how that traveler could do the same.)

Paid, Platinum. Property as advertised. My Lima friends had recommended JW; I suppose because of its potential (it was very foggy both nights I was there) views of the ocean. But after looking at costs, knowing that I’d only be in Lima for two nights, arriving late one night, and leaving mid-morning after the 2nd night, I couldn’t justify the additional cost. In addition, the walk between Aloft and JW is no more than 10 minutes.

Aloft is very new. I was upgraded to a corner room, in advance, being a Platinum. (Basically a king room with floor to ceiling views from two sides; maybe a bit larger.) I’ve never stayed at W, but I understand that Aloft is W “junior”. The reception/bar area was quite busy at 11 PM on a Friday night with thumping music. The desk agent, due to the noise and the plastic barriers, did walk outside of her cubicle to welcome me to the property and explain all of my benefits as a Platinum. She was excellent.

Room was fine – no issues except an inexplicable small puddle of water near the toilet Friday evening, dry Saturday, but reappeared Sunday morning. I am assuming that it is a leaking seal. I advised the front desk at checkout. I also received a brownie drizzled with peanuts and raspberry jam as a welcome gift in addition to the bonus points. The towels were surprisingly luxurious, for a down scale property, and labeled with SPG.

Breakfast was a fairly standard buffet and did not change between the two mornings. It was adequate, although I don’t understand why in a country like Peru, the juice isn’t fresh.

After staying here, if I ever return to Peru, I’d stay here again over JW. I did stop in JW for a drink at the bar. At least at the bar and lobby restaurant, the property must be very proud of its drinks and food given the prices.

My only other thought is that if you want to see the historic area of Lima, Sheraton may be a better choice given the traffic in Lima. Speaking of traffic, the airport ride was 55 minutes Friday night and 40 minutes Sunday morning. I used Taxidatum to book a ride to/from the airport at a fixed cost of $18 USD/60 Soles; driver had a sign with my name.