Originally built in the style of the Belle Epoque, the mansion served as a seaside retreat during the presidency of Augusto Leguia in the 1920s.
Its architectural features and flair capture the celebratory spirit of Peru’s centennial, which permeated life in the capital city throughout the era of its construction.
Famed French architect Claude Sahut, lauded for his work remodeling portions of the Government Palace, along with many of Lima’s main avenues, parks, theaters and other public buildings and spaces, was originally commissioned to design the property as a summer retreat for the Garcia Bedoya family.
Construction was completed in 1914 and initially showcased imported Italian marble and exotic woods, along with an ornate façade, stratospherically high ceilings featuring teatinas (a unique style of skylight favored locally), open balconies and expansive terraces.
The Arts Boutique Hotel B restoration and reconstruction team includes sculptors from the Fine Arts Academy and a legion of carpenters under the supervision of an Italian master woodworker.
The goal of the project was to preserve the original structure while introducing a complimentary three-story annex to the property, ushering it into the modern era in its new role as a boutique hotel.
The INC (Peru’s Historic Building Society) considers the renovation a new standard for historic restoration in Lima and beyond.
Surrounded by galleries and artists’ studios, it houses a unique art collection of its own and is linked directly to the Lucia de la Puente Gallery, where guests can enjoy private viewings, special events and a vital connection to Lima’s emerging art scene.
On the second floor of the original mansion, under five meter ceilings and accessed off a private lounge, each of the four most spacious accommodations incorporates several distinctive features that may be a romantic balcony overlooking Saenz Pena Boulevard to the sea, facing the tree lined Calle San Martin or resting above the quiet calm of the intimate courtyard.
An original key opens each of these unique retreats measuring 31 to 42 square meters.
All feature a king size bed that can be split into two twins, a sitting area with plush couch, writing desk and chair, cocktail table, vintage armoires and cabinets.
Each walk-through white marble and glass bathroom includes twin vanity basins, separate WC and powerful rain shower.
One of the Ateliers incorporates a steam shower and another, a deep soak bathtub.
Complimentary amenities in all accommodations include high-speed wireless and wired Internet connection, local phone calls, minibar stocked with local and international flavors, plasma TV with HD channels, iPod docking station and the favorite ‘El Huerto de mi Amada’ fig & herb shampoo, conditioner and body wash, chosen for its naturally aromatic scent as well as to honor the mansion’s original fig tree.
These eight rooms, measuring 22 to 36 square meters, are outfitted with a king bed or two twin beds, whichever you prefer.
Situated throughout the historic mansion and the contemporary wing on all floors, these overlook either historic Calle San Martin or the charming inner patio; the sitting area includes a plush couch, desk and chair and vintage armoires.
Walk-in white marble and glass bathrooms have a separate rain shower and private WC, with some incorporating a freestanding deep soak bathtub.
The four queen-bedded, anything but ‘standard’ rooms measure 19 to 22 square meters.
Two are located on the first floor of the historic mansion, with the other two housed in the contemporary wing, overlooking the stately Spanish Diplomatic Residence from the second and third floor, respectively.
The cozy sitting area includes a plush sofa, work desk with a chair and vintage armoires; the space-maximizing bathroom
splits the private WC and powerful rain shower onto either side of the generous single basin.
A lively meeting point with a traditional club service; meals and drinks can also be enjoyed on the adjacent terrace.
The bar boasts an educated selection of South American wines, Peruvian Piscos and fresh seafood.
Done up in dark woods, with a long bar and intimate, marble top bistro tables, Hotel B’s in house eatery feels like an Old World European cafe where Hemingway would feel quite at home, yet offers inventive Peruvian-Mediterranean small plates, such as charcoal-grilled octopus and crostini with avocado and anchovies, as well as comfort foods like Pepper loin medallion with escalibada.
Pair dishes by day or evening with Peruvian Piscos, pints of Peruvian craft beer or South American wine by the glass.
Aside from all day dining service, the hotel's team invites the guests to partake in el lonche, as high society Peruvian teatime is known, included in the price of a stay.
A legacy of the English influence in Peru during the nineteenth century following independence, El Lonche, as the hotel's team came to call the afternoon teatime, remains an important ritual in Lima’s political and social circles.
Just as Limenas do in the own homes, the hotel's team invites Hotel B guests to drop in and linger over relaxed conversations with friends and fellow travelers in the Dining Room with
its cozy, street front terrace, on the plump couches in La Sala, surrounded by a world of literature in La Biblioteca or among the greenery on El Patio.
Italian coffee, a selection of green and black teas, homemade Peruvian hot chocolate from a family recipe plus fresh seasonal fruits and traditional sweets are laid out from 4-6 pm daily.
The Hotels restaurant, bar and lounge have been designed to complement Lima´s excellent restaurants; a place for traditional service and excellent Peruvian cuisine in a light informal presentation with a feeling of Old Lima.
Various service areas offer private settings for guests combined with venues open to Limenos.
The menu is a blend of traditional Peruvian ingredients and Mediterranean flavors.
The food is straightforward and accessible; the cooking emphasizes traditional technique, the classics updated to enhance the taste clarity of their primary ingredients.
An arts-boutique Hotel in the heart of a bohemian revival neighborhood, housing a unique art collection of its own, Hotel B is surrounded by neighboring galleries and linked directly to
the Lucia de la Puente Gallery, which will provide guests with opportunities for private viewings, special events and a connection to Lima’s blossoming art scene.
Center Colich, Art Gallery and Craft Sale located in Jr. Hill in Barranco, awaits with variety of designs from independent artists.
The MAC has a collection of modern and contemporary, national and international art dating from 1950 onwards. Founded in 2013, is the only museum in the city of Lima specializes in spreading the art of this period.
Housed in a former mansion, itself built on the site of a pre-Columbian temple, the museum offers a varied collection of 3,000 years of ceramic, textile and precious metal artifacts.
Along the seawalk in the Miraflores district is Larcomar, a multilevel entertainment, food and shopping megacomplex that caters to most tastes.
Adjacent to the lobby, La Biblioteca is a quiet room on the main floor, decoreted with maps and books reminiscent of a Classic Explorer’s Club. A large reading table is the ideal spot for a light breakfast or to catch up on work.
This beautiful and traditional barranquino park was inaugurated on February 13, 1898. It emphasizes the statue known as “The Danaide”.
The artistic founds of the Museum Pedro de Osma come from the personal collection formed by Don Pedro de Osma Gildemeister between years 1936 - 1967.
Church The Hermitage formerly this Church was a small chapel to which humble fishermen and travelers went, who taking a break to their workings asked for the God intermediation.
Wu Galeria now represents the work of peruvian artists working in a diverse range of media - including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and installation.
HOTEL B
Saenz Pena 204BarrancoLima Peru