We were skeptical about staying here after reading reviews on TripAdvisor, but were pleasantly surprised. The property is on an amazing location with unbeatable views of the lake from all the rooms. (Plus, on the drive to the main entrance, you see llamas and alpacas grazing on the grounds of the hotel.) Contrary to what a lot of reviews suggest, this is, by international standards, a luxury hotel...
The rooms are spacious and have amazing views. The food in the restaurant was excellent and NOT overpriced for this kind of hotel (e.g., still cheaper than normal US or European prices). We got sick and were happy to be here when it happened; we were able to call a doctor and relax.
Only negatives: everything in Puno happens through agencies who organize tours etc. The hotel booked us on a full-day tour for US $98, when I later learned that someone paid 35 soles for the same type of tour (though probably through another agency). There was nothing luxurious or extra special about the tour I went on, so it was basically a total rip off. The next day, we were waiting for confirmation from the same agency regarding our tickets to Bolivia that afternoon. I had to follow up with the staff constantly in order for them to follow up with the agency. For a so-called 5* hotel, service could be a lot better.
- Libertador Lago Titicaca Hotel Puno
- Puno Libertador Lago Titicaca
