The hotel is located just 5 minutes away from the Plaza de Armas [Main Square] of Arequipa. It’s a unique hotel built with ashlar and has colonial rooms. It’s 225 years old and it used to be the Peruvian National Mint for 6 years between 1937 to 1943. The gold leaf murals, and paintings from the Republican era have been integrated in the hotel.

In 2019, it was recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO, obtaining the blue shield, a symbol that allows its visitors to know its history through a QR code. In addition to the amazing history of this hotel, here you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and a varied menu at Alma Restaurant & Bar Alma Restaurant & Bar offers an enjoyable breakfast buffet and a varied menu. The hotel also has 3 large event rooms. Catering services, modern equipment, and the best service emphasizing detail can be provided.