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Review : Courtyard Lima Miraflores, Peru | Marriott Bonvoy

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Review : Courtyard Lima Miraflores, Peru | Marriott Bonvoy

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Hotel
Courtyard Lima Miraflores
Country
Peru
City
Lima
Room Type
Room with two double beds, city view
Loyalty Program Status
Gold
Points Per Night
15,000 to 25,000
Hotel brand
AC Hotels by Marriott
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My first visit to Peru began in Lima, with a stay at the Courtyard Lima Miraflores, a hotel in the Marriott Bonvoy program. As I was already familiar with the hotel brand, it made my arrival in a new country much easier.

Booking

The price of a basic room at the Courtyard Lima Miraflores ranges from 100 to 170 USD per night, depending on seasonality. In points, expect to pay between 15,000 and 22,000 points per night.

I took advantage of the Marriott Bonvoy spring promotion to get double Elite nights on my reservation. To do this, the stay had to be paid for in cash, not points. It’s a strategy that’s definitely worthwhile when you’re trying to reach a high status like Platinum or Titanium, which require a large number of Elite nights (50 and 75, respectively).

Arrival

Location

Location is definitely one of the biggest advantages of the Courtyard Lima Miraflores. The hotel is located in the heart of the Miraflores district. The 45-minute to 1-hour ride from Lima’s international airport to the hotel cost me between 25 and 30 CAD with Uber.

Although I preferred the seafront location of the AC Hotel Lima Miraflores (and the neighboring JW Marriott Hotel Lima ), I must say that the Courtyard Lima Miraflores had the advantage of being better surrounded by excellent restaurants within walking distance.

Check-in and Lobby

Check-in went smoothly and there were no unnecessary extras; I was given a coupon to use for a welcome cocktail – a Pisco Sour – and informed that breakfast was not included in my package. At a price of 12 USD, I decided to give it a try.

Bedroom

You can see that the hotel, opened in 2015 and recently renovated, is still very modern. Since I was planning to spend a few days working remotely, the desk was definitely appreciated.

The room was also equipped with a mini-refrigerator, coffee machine with pods, and all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Restaurant

Breakfast

The food offered at breakfast was varied and well-balanced. I liked the healthier options like grilled vegetables, and the more gourmet options like pastries, the waffle station and the hot buffet (eggs, bacon and more).

Some of the dishes were different from day to day, with ceviche offered one day as well as other typical Peruvian dishes.

Bistro 400 Restaurant

Out of laziness and convenience, I ate once at the hotel’s restaurant, Bistro 400. I don’t particularly recommend this option, not because the food was bad, but rather because Lima is renowned for its gastronomy and it will only take you a few steps to find delicious and affordable restaurants to eat at.

A small outdoor terrace is also available.

Other Services

Gym

Located on the 11th floor, the gym had everything you need to stay in shape on the move, and its glass wall made for a pleasant experience. The room wasn’t very large; there were four of us to occupy the space without feeling too cramped, but more people could have caused an inconvenience.

Around the Hotel

It’s a 20-minute walk to the seafront. Two grocery stores are very close to the hotel, and a host of excellent restaurants are within walking distance. The neighborhood is the ideal place to spend time in local cafés, buy handcrafted souvenirs and stroll along the seafront promenade or to Kennedy Park, just a few minutes away.

As Lima is recognized as the culinary capital of South America (and one of the best cities in the world in which to eat), I recommend preparing a list of restaurants to visit during your stay, and reserve the most popular ones in advance. Also, take the time to visit the charming Barranco district, just a short Uber ride from the Courtyard Lima Miraflores, where many of these popular restaurants are located.

Overall Impression

My stay at the Courtyard Lima Miraflores was a pleasant one. The hotel is modern and in keeping with the Courtyard brand, offering all the essentials for a comfortable stay without the superfluous. For me, it was the perfect accommodation to spend my time exploring Lima without feeling out of place when I arrived in Peru, and also a reliable place to work remotely, all at a reasonable price.

Looking for a Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Lima? See also my review of the AC Hotel Lima Miraflores.

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The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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