Epoca Iquitos

There are fancier hotels with pools and fancy bars in town. But for the fair price and great service, I don't know how you would do better. Sra. Gomez who runs the front desk was great with communication and she sent a taxi (free) to pick me up at the airport. She also let me play with the cat at the hotel. The room has good wifi, good air conditioning, and a hot shower with good water pressure (you CANNOT drink the tap water, don't do it). Also, there is not hot water in the sink for shaving, is what it is, that's not uncommon in South America. And you will need to buy drinking water at a nearby store. But there is a fridge, which was a surprise, so if you buy beer or something, you can keep it there. There is a room safe, but I didn't know how to work it. The breakfast is upstairs, it's not fancy but it's free and fine, fruit, toast, coffee and an egg. Everyone at this hotel is nice and helpful. The location felt very safe. I would stay here again. We had a fun communal moment during a thunder storm where guests and staff stood outside and watched. It was nice. I travel a lot in South America, and I can say this is a good hotel run by nice, honest, friendly people and you will feel comfortable here.