Top 3 luxury hotels in Cusco

Machu Picchu is one of the most spectacular sites in the worlds, so it is only fitting that your trip tothe ancient Incan citadel should compare in class. Luckily, the city of Cusco, where many visitors basethemselves before and after their Machu Picchu tours, is flush in 5-star accommodations. Here are somerecommendations to help you start planning your dream Peru vacation.

La Casona

The most exclusive and intimate 5-star hotel in Cusco is undeniably La Casona. With only 11 suiteswithin a complex closed to the public, guests are ensured privacy and high attention to detail. Fromarchitecture, to design, to its own history, Las Casona is as colonial as it gets. The building was builtsometime between 1585 and 1700 on the location of the former Inka Pumakurko neighborhood, whichincluded several Incan schoolsthe practice of replacing Inca structures with colonial ones was apopular practice among the conquering Spaniards. La Casona passed through several owners, and at onepoint became part of the Santa Clara convent. Today, La Casona is recognized by the National Instituteof Culture as a Historical Monument and is Cuscos premier luxury hotel. It is discretely tucked awayon the tranquil Plaza Laz Nazarenas, just 2 blocks from Cuscos main square. Guests enjoy personalizedprofessional dining services, in-room fireplaces, marble bathrooms with luxurious tubs, and VIP servicesthat include housecleaning 3 times daily.

Casa Cartagena

First an Inca temple, then a home of Spanish nobility, and finally a luxurious boutique hotel, CasaCartagena encompasses modern comfort with colonial charm. Situated between the main historiccenter square and the charming San Blas art district, Casa Cartagena is steps away from Plaza LasNazarenas where upscale shops mix with cobblestone streets. The 16 exclusive suites surround twolovely private courtyards, and the interior decoration is an exquisite blend of colonial featuressuchas stone face walls and carved wooden furnitureand chic modern design. In addition to the hotelsupscale boutique shop that sells handmade Andean goods, such as clothing made from baby alpacawool, guests are sure to appreciate the full service spa. The three level spa begins on the ground floorwith a hydro massage pool, continues on to a mens only level, and concludes with an area exclusivelyfor women, allowing all guests to relax in their area of personal comfort.

Aranwa Boutique Hotel

A slightly larger 5-star hotel in Cusco is the Aranwa Boutique Hotel. Part of a luxury Peruvian hotel chain,Aranwa Boutique occupies a refurbished 16-century mansion where famous paintings from the CuscoSchool of Art hang in thick frames on stately walls. The exterior of the hotel features an exquisitelypreserved wooden faade, which accents the grand wooden front door, which is framed by stone pillars.Aranwa offers a variety of room options; its 42 rooms are divided from classic rooms up to suites. Allcome with impressive marble bathrooms, colonial-style furniture, and twice-a-day housekeeping. Thehotel opened in 2010, so all its rooms and amenities are new, and it will soon open a full service spa.Aranwa Boutique is conveniently located a few blocks from the main plaza.

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  1. Awesome Hotels with all luxurious facilities. Thanks for sharing this useful information.
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