Cusco is one of Peru's must-visit destinations, a stunning city with cobbled-streets, crisp air and striking architecture. As the gateway to reach Machu Picchu, Cusco is home to some of the best luxury hotels in Peru. Here we give our cherry-picked selection of some of the best hotels in Cusco. We've inspected every hotel on a room-by-room level, so share Aracari's insider info for when planning Machu Picchu luxury trips using our first-hand destination knowledge. The Best Hotels in Cusco Recommended by Aracari Belmond Palacio Nazarenas An all-suite hotel, entry-level rooms at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas include butler service as standard. Though located literally next door to its sister property Belmond Monasterio, this five star luxury hotel is newer and more modern in style. Yet, it still harks back to a more regal past: it was formerly a Palace and convent and houses a cloistered courtyard with a fountain and its heart. One of the best hotels in Cusco, it is one of few with an outdoor swimming pool. It is also home to a relaxing spa with a wide menu of treatments. Why stay here? Sumptuous five-star service - the ultimate classic luxury hotel in Cusco. Contact us now for best rates and a tailormade itinerary staying at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. Inkaterra La Casona If you like small properties teeming with history, then Inkaterra La Casona certainly doesn't fall short. This colonial manor house was perhaps the first Spanish construction in Cusco built over an Inca complex and later occupied by the conquistadores of Peru and their descendants. There are just eleven suites around the central courtyard. The fact it gets booked up easily is testament to the fact it is one of the best hotels in Cusco. The style is very much luxury-meets-authenticity. Inkaterra La Casona is located across from the Belmond Hotel Monasterio in the Plaza de las Nazarenas next door to the Museum
Cusco is one of Peru’s must-visit destinations, a stunning city with cobbled-streets, crisp air and striking architecture. As the gateway to reach Machu Picchu, Cusco is home to some of the best luxury hotels in Peru. Here we give our cherry-picked selection of some of the best hotels in Cusco. We’ve inspected…
During a recent trip to Cusco, I visited hotel Palacio Manco Capac. I had only one night at this tasteful four-star level luxury boutique, but it was a night well spent. Here I share my firsthand Palacio Manco Capac review which proved to be one of the best hotels in Cusco. Palacio Manco Capac Review The Location The twelve-room boutique property is set on a hill, San Cristobal, halfway between the Plaza de Armas (the main square) of Cusco and the Inca complex of Sacsayhuamán. I arrived by taxi, riding along the same road that would bring you to Sacsayhuamán before turning onto a private driveway towards the hotel. The hilltop location is a defining feauture, both an advantage and disadvantage. It's hilltop location gives it a privileged viewpoint, overlooking the city which is impressive day and night. Though only a few blocks from the main square, the disadvantage is that this makes for an easy walk downhill, but more taxing when going uphill. The Setting Palacio Manco Capac is surrounded by eucalyptus forest and is a tranquil retreat from the bustle of the city, yet you feel close to Cusco because you have privileged views of the Plaza de Armas and the surrounding mountains. In fact, standing in the Cusco square, you can see the hotel up on the hill if you know where to look. This ancient republican home was built upon the ruins of the palace of the Inca Manco Capac, and one of the palace walls remains. The wall has a double-jamb door and coursed masonry that reveal it once belonged to an Inca since these architectural elements were reserved for the elites. The building foundation is also upon Inca walls, and there are original Inca terraces in the gardens as well. The hotel has a lot of history,
During a recent trip to Cusco, I visited hotel Palacio Manco Capac. I had only one night at this tasteful four-star level luxury boutique, but it was a night well spent. Here I share my firsthand Palacio Manco Capac review which proved to be one of the best hotels in Cusco. Palacio…
El Mercado Hotel Cusco Opens El Mercado Tunqui is the newest offering from the same team who brought us the lodge to lodge Salkantay trek, is set to open in Cusco in just a few weeks. Considering our experience of the four lovely lodges on the Salkantay route, which we completed in May 2011 and which many of our guests love, we are very much intrigued by what El Mercado has to offer. Read more on El Mercado. El Mercado's Loaction Located only several blocks from the Plaza de Armas, this hotel occupies what was previously a marketplace, inspiring the name and theme of the new property. “A market is an expression of a town’s culture and traditions, a space where these may be appreciated, fostered and protected,” representatives from El Mercado state as the source of their inspiration. “Visiting a market is an effective way of obtaining a deep and lasting impression of a city, a place where its pulse may be felt.” The hope is to create this type of atmosphere and ambiance in their new hotel, aside from offering a comfortable base in Cusco for those who are embarking on the lodge trek. Facilities & Amenities Each of the 27 rooms, 5 Junior Suites, and 2 Suites are equipped with all of the amenities one would expect from a four-star hotel, including coffee makers, heaters, luxury bath amenities, and high-speed WiFi. The 7 suites, however, also have bathtubs and chimneys, a luxurious invitation for guests to curl up and relax after completing the Salkantay route, or even just after walking around the city. Within the 3-story building there also exists several dining and lounge options in a variety of settings. Enjoy dinner and entertainment in the covered courtyard, wake up to a delightful breakfast and savor a
El Mercado Hotel Cusco Opens El Mercado Tunqui is the newest offering from the same team who brought us the lodge to lodge Salkantay trek, is set to open in Cusco in just a few weeks. Considering our experience of the four lovely lodges on the Salkantay route, which we…
