Assessment: Fausto Resort Lima (Peru)

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December 18, 2024

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At this time: Assessment of Fausto Resort, Lima (Peru)

Situated in Lima’s common oceanfront neighborhood of Miraflores, Fausto Resort welcomes the discerning traveler into a trendy residence of up to date design and impeccable service. The property – which is extra a visitor home than a real resort – blends Peruvian heritage with modern-day artistic touches. With solely 5 rooms, Fausto represents an intimate and peaceable retreat away from the hustle and the bustle of the city. Managed by Andean, Peru’s prime luxurious journey firm, the resort’s wonderful location makes it an excellent base for impartial exploring of Lima properly as to begin or finish an epic journey by means of the nation.

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On this evaluation (extra information and pictures under my YouTube video):

PROS & THINGS I LIKE

Situated on an enthralling tree-lined avenue in a single Lima’s most vibrant districts, Fausto Resort presents a serene haven within the heart of Lima. Only one block from the coastal promenade, this hideaway finds its place in Miraflores, one in all Lima’s liveliest and most secure districts. Boasting with vitality and life, Miraflores is a neighborhood steeped in historical past and heritage, and also known as the crossroads of custom and modernity, the place vacationers and locals meet. Miraflores homes a variety of galleries and museums, in addition to bustling artisanal markets, cafes and eating places.

Housed in a meticulously preserved 1920’s neoclassical constructing, Fausto Resort blends conventional structure with domestically curated design, artwork and décor, creating a complicated but informal ambiance. The property really feels extra like staying in a fashionable residence than at a resort. On the coronary heart of Fausto, simply behind the spectacular entry doorways, lies the ‘sala,’ a comfy ground-level lounge that opens onto a fairly tiled, open air patio with some lush greenery. This communal house is designed for connection, the place visitors can collect to share tales and experiences.

Proper subsequent to the sala is Fausto Resort’s elegant open-plan kitchen. The kitchen is at all times open to visitors (24/7), making a homey environment the place visitors can benefit from the flavors and luxury of a Peruvian residence. The home fridge is stocked with every day baked sweets, savory snacks, fruits, charcuterie, and refreshing drinks. For visitors trying to share, social meals choices embody carpaccio, Peruvian cheese tasting boards, and different finger meals. For consolation meals after a protracted day of actions in Lima, the menu presents pasta, soups, salads, and extra (though the resort lacks a proper restaurant or eating room).

The appeal of Fausto Resort’s sala extends to the primary ground with a comfy eating spot underneath some timber in addition to to the third ground, the place a comfy rooftop terrace appears out over Miraflores’ city surroundings. The rooftop terrace’s inviting atmosphere serves as the proper setting for social gatherings or unwinding solo with a house-made beverage and snacks. As such, it’s a terrific place to fulfill different visitors in addition to Fausto’s devoted workforce, which is at all times available to make sure every keep is as snug as potential, additionally providing personalised suggestions to uncover Lima’s hidden gems recognized solely to locals.

Fausto Resort preserves its unique five-bedroom format, with every room fastidiously revitalised to keep up its unique character. Company can select from three room sorts – Pequeña, Mediana, and Grande – every providing a singular and comfy keep on this charming historic setting. The minimalist Pequeña room is massive sufficient to suit a double mattress, desk, and chair, however not a lot else, whereas the Mediana room includes a high-arching doorway that leads onto a luminous non-public patio. The Grande Room on the property’s first ground is an absolute standout with a four-poster mattress, sitting space, and a freestanding soaking tub.

Fausto Resort is managed by Andean, the Peruvian luxurious journey firm who which largely units the usual for high-end boutique stays all through the nation. As an business pioneer within the design and growth of owner-managed inns and carefree journey, Andean takes visitors on journeys from the historic vibrancy of town to the timeless serenity of Peru’s unspoiled aspect. Every expertise is complemented by seamless serendipity, outstanding native delicacies, nourishment for the soul, and an understated class that’s uniquely Peruvian. Andean presents a neat circuit often called the Southern Peru Travesia: Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca.

CONS & THINGS TO KNOW

Every morning, Fausto Resort’s breakfast is served on the sala, with a small continental buffet on show within the kitchen in addition to egg dishes cooked to order. However the resort doesn’t have a restaurant serving meals for lunch or dinner. Nonetheless, a number of nice eating places will be discovered inside strolling distance from the property.

Resort Fausto lacks wellness and leisure services. There isn’t a pool, no spa, and no fitness center. As already talked about, Fausto feels extra like staying within the luxurious home of a pal than staying at a resort, and the boutique property presents a much more intimate and genuine expertise in comparison with a resort. If you’re on the lookout for a real 5-star resort expertise within the Peruvuan capital, you want to keep elsewhere (comparable to at Miraflores Park, a Belmond Resort).

Lima is an enormous, crowded, foggy and somewhat unattractive metropolis. The neighborhoods of Miraflores (residence of Fausto Resort) and Barranco are nice for a day of exploration, however there are a lot better components of Peru to find throughout a vacation within the nation. Nonetheless, most vacationers will begin and finish their grand Peruvian vacation in Lima. Within the latter situation, Fausto Resort is a superb alternative for a one or two evening keep in Lima (earlier than and/or after worldwide flights), because it’s managed by Andean, which presents the very best tour of Southern Peru.

MY VERDICT

Location: 8/10
Design: 8/10
Pool: n/a
Rooms: 7/10
Meals: n/a
Breakfast: 7/10
Spa: n/a
Service: 9/10
Wow issue: 7/10
Worth for cash: 8/10
Total expertise: good – 7.5/10

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Room tip: Fausto Resort options solely 5 rooms and the one you need to guide is the Grand Room, which is far bigger and feels extra luxurious in comparison with the opposite rooms.

Itinerary tip: Fausto Resort is an extension to Puqio by Andean (Colca Canyon), Cirqa by Andean (Arequipa) and Titilaca by Andean (Lake Titicaca) alongside the southern Peru route, the primary providing of its sort within the area. You may contact Andean to create a personalized journey for you on this superior area of Peru.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

The very best time to go to Lima, the capital of Peru, is between December to March when the coastal local weather is at its finest. The climate is heat and sunny, and town is alive with bars, notable eating places, live shows and cultural occasions. Nonetheless, these months are most likely the worst months to go to Peru as a result of it coincides with the wet season in most different areas of the nation.

HOW TO GET THERE

Fausto Resort is a 30 min taxi experience from Lima Worldwide Airport, also called Jorge Chávez Worldwide Airport. The resort can organize airport transfers at an extra price.