Sonesta Hotel Arequipa is a hotel located within City Center, the first financial center of Arequipa. This property ideal for business travelers has two restaurants with local cuisine, one of them on the fifth floor, with panoramic views of the city, while the other one is on the terrace that overlooks the snowed peaks. The hotel also offers a lobby bar with liquors and cocktails made with Peruvian products, 24-hour room service, and take-out food service. The property includes two boardrooms for 10 guests each, a business center, an indoor parking area, a fitness center, and a Spa with two Jacuzzis, sauna, and a steam room. The 110 guest rooms overlook the city or the snowed peaks, and are equipped with in-room safe, work desk with ergonomic chair, WiFi, and minibar. This hotel in the White City is 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) from the historic center, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to places such as Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Convent of Recoleta, and the neighborhood of San Lázaro. Real Plaza shopping center is 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) away, while Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from the hotel. ***Based on local tax laws, all Peruvian and foreigner tourists are subject to an 18% IGV (Tax on General Sales) to be paid directly at the hotel. To be exempt from tax, guests will need to present a photocopy of their immigration card and passport. It is essential to show both documents to qualify for the payment exemption. ***Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.