The hotel sits on the Malecón de la Reserva in Miraflores, on the cliffs above the Pacific and directly across from the Larcomar shopping center. It is a large modern tower with 300 rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows, and ocean-view rooms are available on request. Executive Suites add a whirlpool tub. There are several places to eat, including La Vista for Peruvian buffets and the JW Lounge for ceviche, sushi and Nikkei dishes in the evening.
Lima is the usual arrival and departure point for Peru, and this hotel makes those nights simple. You can walk the clifftop parks along the Malecón, browse Larcomar, or head out to dinner at one of the city's well-known restaurants. Barranco, with its galleries and bars, is a short drive south, and the historic center makes a good half-day outing by car. The airport is about 21 kilometres away, and the hotel can arrange transfers.
This is a strong pick for travelers who want a dependable big-brand hotel, Marriott Bonvoy benefits and a central Miraflores address. It is a large hotel that also caters to business travel, so it has less personality than Lima's smaller boutique options. The outdoor pool opens only in the summer months, roughly November to April. Leave plenty of time for airport runs, since Lima traffic can be slow.
JW Marriott Lima is a reliable, well-run hotel on the Miraflores clifftop, with Pacific views and Larcomar right across the street. It suits travelers who want an easy, comfortable night or two in Lima at the start or end of a Peru trip.