Royal Inn Hotel Juliaca

This hotel is older but reasonably updated, clean and convenient. It is located near lots of interesting points of interest and businesses. About 1 block from transportation to everything. About 3 blocks to historical sites, parks and churches. The rooms and beds were comfortable enough and the showers hot. The restaurant in the hotel turned out to be one of the best in the area.

Juliaca is not a tourist town, so the hotels can seem a little sketchy. In fact, we were very satisfied with Royal Inn. We were only there for the night before an early flight, but everything was good. Apparently I booked an upgraded room. For the extra $15 we got a "suite", which was really nice and roomy. We got a pizza from the restaurant, which was good. Much more than pizza on the menu. Check-in was basic, but friendly. Restaurant was hopping busy, but plenty of staff. I would stay there again. Aside regarding airport: 15 minute taxi ride, 15 soles. LATAM said get there 2 hours before our 8:30 flight. We did, and the place was dark. LATAM staff started showing up around 6:40. I think were were the first through security at 6:45. Fortunately we had access to the VIP lounge, which was a very nice place to wait. Plane boarded well before 8:00 and pushed from the gate at 8:15...don't be late!!

I couldn’t use my credit cards for payment. I tried tree cards both VISA and master card. This place was the only place I could not my credit cards for whole my trip in Peru.

If forced to stay in Juliaca, then this is about as good as it gets. Best spot to wait a day for airplanes servicing the lake.