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Boasting a terrace with a volcanoes view from Horisun cafe. Located in the heart of the emblematic and traditional San Lázaro Plaza, where Arequipa was founded. About 6 minutes by walking from the main square. Bright and spacious, rooms at Fundador Hotel feature balconies, work desks and air conditioning (only in suite rooms). Some of them have baths. Hotel Fundador offers rooms with free WiFi and plasma TVs. An a la carte breakfast is served every day, included, offering seasonal fruit juices, hot drinks, local bread, and special options, based on ingredients from our city, that will delight your palate and allow you a unique experience. Guests can relax in the lounge or request a massage session. Laundry services are provided, and if you have any additional queries, please feel free to ask our concierge service, who will be happy to assist you. The front desk can make arrangement for shuttles to Rodriguez Ballon Airport, which is 12 km away. Hotel Fundador is 500 metres from Santa Catalina Monastery and 1.1 km from Santuarios Andinos Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Arequipa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bartosz
    Poland Poland
    Clean, great locations, amazing view for the rooftop terace
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, easy to get around the main old town but also in a quieter spot. Amazing cafe serving the best flat white is opposite plus other restaurants and bars. But we especially loved how cosy the hotel was after a challenging hike. The bed...
  • Daria
    Poland Poland
    The area is very good, quiet. Literally a few minutes walk from the historical center. Very tasty breakfast, very nice service. An additional advantage is a takeaway breakfast when you leave for a trip early in the morning (it's a pity that it was...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Fundador
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Hotel Fundador takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Fundador accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children under 10 years of age may stay free of charge in existing beds, however their breakfast is not included.

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18% .To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Guests who book at the property and indicate that it is only one person and then add more people to the room will have extra charges added to the price of the reservation for extra people.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Fundador in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Fundador

  • Hotel Fundador offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Public Bath

  • The prices at Hotel Fundador may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Hotel Fundador is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Hotel Fundador is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Fundador on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Fundador can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Room options at Hotel Fundador include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single

  • Hotel Fundador is 750 yards from the centre of Arequipa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.