Given that Iquitos is pretty much the back of beyond (it is only reachable by air or boat, there is no road connection and saw its days of glory end over a century ago) one has to adjust one's expectations of hotels accordingly. The grading I have given takes this in to account. We stayed at the Marañon as part... more

We stayed here for around 8 nights whilst working with some missionaries in Iquitos. The location was convenient, very close to the water where there were little shops and places to get a drink. The plaza is just around the corner, which is lovely. The air conditioning was very welcomed. The rooms were small and tidy, with a window over... more

We stayed at the Hotel Marañón for two, one-night stays before and after our Amazon River trip. Unfortunately, neither stay was without problems. Our tour operator had arranged with the hotel to provide our transportation from the airport to the hotel upon our arrival. They failed to get us. We needlessly spent an hour waiting at the airport and then... more