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My #1 absolute favorite thing about Lima (in long list of fantastic things things) was staying at La Casa Republica Boutique Hotel!||Where to start...||I arranged with La Casa Republica to be picked up from the airport. I'm a solo female traveler, and was flying into Lima during the transit protests, so I wanted to have all my bases covered. ||However, I had gotten traveler's sickness on a previous leg of my journey so I was dazed; my flight number changed and I never realized; and my flight hit delays. Long story short, with any other hotel, I would have probably been stranded at the airport when I finally stumbled off the plane at 11 pm - about 2 hours after my established pickup time. But not in this case! The hotel staff made sure to take care of me from before I even arrived! ||I turned my phone back on to a flurry of messages, calls, and emails. Gaia (who was definitely working after hours at that point to keep track of me) had the driver stay to make sure I had a ride once I arrived, and she expressed such concern to make sure I was safe. Sure enough, I connected with the driver and arrived to their ABSOLUTELY STUNNING hotel safe and sound!||This kind of attentiveness and care characterized my whole stay at La Casa Republica - everything was above and beyond, and then some. ||The accomodations are fantastic. I love my own bed, but this one topped it! The archictecture, high ceilings, furniture - it's all beautiful. My room had a private porch lined with flowers, and the bathroom was almost the size of my bedroom at home. ||Breakfast every morning was such a treat! The American fare along with Peruvian staples was deeply appreciated as I got my digestive system back on track from being sick earlier. The wait staff was so kind, and were there in a heartbeat if you needed anything. I started my days with mimosas, fresh bread and cheese, yogurt, omlettes, and more! They had a wide variety of offerings, all in this peaceful garden-side cafe-type setting.||Every morning, I got the warmest greeting from the concierge staff, and they happily helped me with my itinerary. One morning, I really wanted to see the center of Lima, but protests were happening. The concierge staff gave me recommendations, directions, and safety tips. The morning after, they shared they were worried because I came back later than planned (I was captivated by the magnificent Larco Museum). Especially as a solo traveler, it felt good to know the staff so authentically cared, and that I could reach out if I needed anything.||On my second night, I visited the rooftop bar for my complimentary pisco sour. I watched the moon, listened to the waves crash on the beach, and chatted with staff. Javier and the whole team were so kind! They brought me a blanket to keep warm and cancha to snack on (try it - delicious!) and asked about my itinerary and interests. The rooftop was abuzz, with groups and solo travelers, all just enjoying the beautiful night. ||The location of La Casa Republica cannot be beat. Barranco is beautiful, artsy, friendly, and safe. There's so much to explore, from shops and markets to street art and galleries. The hotel is across from the truly awesome Jade Rivera Museum, and Dedalo - a great spot to find unique hand-crafted items from local artisans. It's also about a 10-minute [gorgeous, ocean-side] stroll to Miraflores. ||The staff at La Casa Republica is beyond incredible - across the board. Every person I interacted with was warm and eager to help. They took every possible detail of my experience into account. There was not a single point during my stay that I felt like I was traveling alone. Quite the opposite - I felt like I was in a home away from home. There's more I'd like to see in Lima, but after my experience, I'd love to go back just to stay in the hotel again!