BTH Hotel – Boutique Concept Reviews

BTH San Borja has become my default go-to-hotel when in Lima. While most visitors in Lima may find San Borja to be a bit far from touristy (and lovely) Miraflores, the benefits of staying at BTH, for me, outweigh the appeal of being close to the ocean, especially during the winter months of Lima. As a matter of fact, the city's micro climates will show you are more likely to see sunlight in in July or August in San Borja than if you'd stayed in Miraflores or Barranco. To boost, San Borja is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Lima. It has beautiful well-kept parks and paths for joggers and cyclists. A big walker and jogger myself, I've loved warming up at BTH's well-equipped gym and then head off for nice long jogs along San Borja Norte Avenue, for example, which is just a couple of blocks from the hotel. But what makes BTH truly unique is what they have inside. As you may have seen in the photos of the hotel, some rooms have a dry sauna AND a steam room adjacent to it. Some have steam rooms and jacuzzis. I can't imagine a better way to unwind after a full day in Lima. And in my most recent visit I was happily surprised when I was upgraded to their Business Room which--located on the top floor of the hotel--has a great layout, a super comfortable bed, high ceilings, cool views, and more importantly, they are quiet. Just great. While I love the vibrant scene that BTH carries in its DNA, some guests may be bothered by the noise from the first floor, especially when Mad Bar is hosting events or parties, which happens regularly. If a quiet night's sleep is a must during your stay, I would definitely suggest you look into getting a room in the upper floors. The staff at the hotel have always been super friendly and accommodating. Every time I walk into BTH, they immediately make me feel at home. To top it off, the food at the hotel is way better than average--I had one of the best burgers I've had in Lima for room service!--and there is even a supermarket around the block from the hotel. Uber services in Lima are widely available so if you choose to stay at BTH San Borja you are basically right next to San Isidro and making trips to Miraflores, Barranco, Chacarilla or downtown Lima are easy to do. Overall, It's all very convenient and very different to what you may find in most business hotels. BTH is, hands down, the coolest hotel experience you will have in Peru's capital.