Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Cusco, Peru
For three centuries, Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire. Now, the elevated Peruvian city hosts guests at Palacio Nazarenas, the high priest of the Belmond empire. Appropriately, guests first encounter Incan ruins that ultimately yield to a colonial mansion forming the heart of the luxury property. The exteriors are a delightful cascade of courtyards, arcades and balconies set against alabaster facades. Interiors have a rustic feel with lots of hardwoods and colonial furniture. But the experience inside the 55 suites is entirely modern: ipads, oxygen enhancement (to compensate for the altitude), heated bathroom floors and 24 hour butler service are just a few of the amenities. Not to be outdone, the grounds also include Cusco’s first heated outdoor pool along with one of the city’s preeminent spas. And the secret garden is a popular place to enjoy mate de coca in the afternoons. The hotel’s international clientele includes many culinary pilgrims and their treks are rewarded with on-site cooking classes, en suite pisco stations, craft cocktails at Senzo Bar and chef Pia Leon’s ode to the Andes in the form of Mauka restaurant.
Key Information
- Rooms: 55
- Starting Rate: $850
- High Season: May-October
- Dining: Mauka
- Drinking: Senzo Bar
- At the Hotel: spa, pool, gardens
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Location
Nazarenas 223, Cusco, Cusco Province, 08002
