Built within a 16th-century manor house that is positioned atop the former training grounds of an elite Inca army, Inkaterra La Casona is a carefully restored property that reflects the traditions and cultures of centuries of Peruvian culture.
Pre-Columbian textiles and original murals line its stone walls, and the ceilings of its 11 suites are upheld by original wood beams. Offering marble bathrooms, underfloor heating and open fireplaces, and with antiques and baroque colonial furniture interspersed throughout, the suites are luxurious and historic all at once.
Exquisite in design and service, La Casona is simply superb. Doubling as an exhibition of ancient, pre-Incan art from the family collection, a stay in this colonial architectural marvel is akin to a stay in a living museum.
Inkaterra La Casona has topped the Best City Hotel in Central and South America category and been listed as the fourth best hotel in the world in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.
Aside from the infinite list of activities on offer in and around Cusco, Inkaterra La Casona is capable of hosting a number of unique experiences. Experience a coca leaf reading by a local shaman, cosy up for a movie night with popcorn and grilled cheese sandwiches, indulge in a river-sourced Andean hot stone treatment complete with essential oils, or partake in a cooking class with wine tasting.
Inkaterra La Casona is situated in the traditional Plaza de las Nazarenas beside the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art, surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes and vibrant, cobblestoned streets.
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A former 17th-century palace and convent that became one of Cusco’s most stylish hotels, Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is built on Inca foundations and combines colonial history with contemporary indulgence. Precious Inca stonework, gold-framed paintings and colonial frescoes are offset by an inviting outdoor pool and daring Peruvian cuisine that makes use of indigenous herbs and edible flowers from the garden. Its 55 suites are set around sheltered courtyards, where trickling fountains provide a melodic backdrop. Rooms are enriched with oxygen to assist guests with acclimatisation and each suite is uniquely decorated with Peruvian flourishes and embroidered silk sheets.
Once only an ancient San monastery, Belmond Hotel Monasterio sits amongst Cusco’s most cherished landmarks as one of the most handsome and best-preserved architectural and religious buildings in the city. The restored 300-year-old building has become a distinguished and luxurious accommodation option that combines five-star amenities with a delightful sense of both Cusco’s Inca and Spanish traditions. Its 126 rooms and suites are all uniquely decorated, boasting interiors that are full of antiques and artworks. Atmospheric shaded arcades surround the central courtyard, which is scattered with comfortable seating areas and al fresco dining spots, and supplementary oxygen can be infused into the rooms on request.
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