Iquitos Hotel: El Dorado Plaza Hotel

With a privileged location on the Plaza de Armas, the El Dorado Plaza Hotel has filled a gaping hole in the Iquitos hotel scene. A modern high-rise building with a soaring lobby, good restaurant, and excellent outdoor pool, this is clearly one of the finest hotels in town. Rooms are large and nicely fitted, and guests have a view of either the main square or the pool. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Description

El Dorado Plaza Hotel is located in front of the city’s main square and is the Peruvian Amazon’s first 5-star hotel. As part of the legacy of the Grupo Dorado Hotels, the hotel’s attention to guests’ comfort is unparalleled. The beauty of the modern interior is instantly evident upon arrival as guests walk past the lobby’s sparkling blue fountain.

Within, a number of relaxing options are available. The El Dorado’s outside swimming pool is the highlight of these, where guests can bask under the Amazonian sun during an afternoon break or at night after a nightcap; it is open 24 hours. A gym and gift store are also available for use and perusal.

As well, there are 3 fantastic dining options: the Bari Grill, Manoa Café Restaurant, and Casiri Cocktail Lounge. The Bari Grill is where you will head to take in your daily breakfast. Start your mornings by trying the early buffet’s items in front of the swimming pool before you embark on the day’s adventures. In the evening, the 24-hour chicly decorated gourmet Manoa Café Restaurant offers a wide selection of both local and international cuisine ready to satiate any appetite. Views look directly into Iquitos’ main square. After your hearty meal, enjoy a coffee or cappuccino paired with your choice of desserts and pastries. If that still doesn’t satisfy, take a seat at the Casiri Cocktail Lounge in the hotel's lobby and sip a cocktail or two; wines and liquors are all available 24 hours.

Room Amenities

There are a total of 65 luxurious rooms that range in level of Standard Double, King, Twin, Matrimonial, Suite Junior, and Suite Presidential. Each is equipped with only the highest quality modern amenities such as air conditioning, wireless Internet, cable/satellite TV, fine wood furnishings, a direct-dial national and international telephone, spacious private bathrooms with hot tub, refrigerator, safe deposit box, hair dryer, and 220V / 110V electrical outlets. Some rooms offer views into the main square, while others look down into the hotel’s swimming pool. King, Twin, Matrimonial, and Suite Junior rooms also include access to blackout curtains and a 21-inch or larger TV screen.

But if you are looking for the ultimate relaxation, request the lavish Suite Presidential room which also comprises of a living room, dining room, visitors’ bathroom, and steaming hot Jacuzzi and sauna in the master bathroom. Both types of suites have a large LCD screen TV to enjoy.

Hotel Services & Facilities

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Welcome drink
• Conference rooms
• 24-hour room service
• Swimming pool with Jacuzzi
• Air conditioning
• Wireless Internet
• Gym
• ATM machine
• Panoramic elevator
• Gift shop
• Parking
• Laundry service
• Airport shuttle service
• Tourist information