Jermain Allen (J. Allen)
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Considering how much I travel, I don't write as many hotel reviews as you would think. Most of my trips are on the longer side, so I tend to look for short term rentals more than hotels. However, my trip to Trujillo was only for the weekend, and I chose to stay at The Standard.
In summary, it was a great choice, but keep reading to find out why.
Check-in want as smooth as I would have like, butt that's more than likely my fault. Before my arrive, I received a communication offering an expedited check-in, I just didn't accept it. I tend to think of the check-in process as a learning experience, and this one definitely qualified as such.
The staff was knowledgeable about the entire hotel, but when explaining the tax on the room, I was able to learn something new. I'm sure they thought I didn't understand the Spanish, but I was simply confused by the policy.
Apparently, Peru uses the amount of time you have been in the country to help them determine how much tax to add on the room. I eventually found the fine print in the paperwork for my reservation, I just provided the Gen Z stare when explained in real time.
Outside of the check-in, it was one of the best hotel stays I've ever had. The location is convenient for those visiting the Main Plaza, which is where all the action takes place, and is surrounded by a variety of restaurants.
The room was clean, including some pretty innovative energy saving techniques (like requiring a room key in the AC for operation, so you can't leave it on when no one is in the room), and a very comfortable bed. The shower was particular satisfying, with three different shower options available from the same unit.
There is Directv in the room, just in case you decide to stay-in, and the hotel also offers a restaurant and massage service. Speaking of the restuarant...
Breakfast is included with some room types, and I would definitely recommend it. It was legit, the best breakfast I've had at anything other than a five star accommodation.
As a bonus the check-in and check out times are more accommodating that other hotels, at 2 pm and 12 pm respectively.
Outside of my small complaint about no free lotion in the room, it was flawless.