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 In the heart of Cuzco is the 16th-century
Hotel Monasterio, originally built as a
monastery in 1592.
Hotel Monasterio is the ideal base from which to
discover Cuzco and the ancient ruins at Machu
Picchu, which can be reached via a spectacular
three-hour train journey.
This
unique hotel museum is an architectural treasure
built on Inca foundations with a beautiful
chapel adorned with extraordinary gold
ornaments. It combines the solemnity of a
colonial monastery with the luxury, elegance,
comfort and excellent quality of a modern
five-star hotel.
Hotel Monasterio has 126 rooms
including seventeen Standard Rooms, ninety-one
Deluxe Rooms, twelve Junior Suites, one Deluxe
Suite, three Presidential Suites and two Royal
Suites.
The original architecture and design of the
Monasterio has not been significantly altered,
and thus the rooms do reflect their origins as a
home for Jesuit seminarians. There are no
two rooms alike and they all vary in size and
format and the hotel has counteracted the
sickness altitude problem by introducing
an oxygen supplementation system in most of the
rooms.
The decoration and furnishings combine the best
of modern and traditional Spanish colonial
style, many of them with charming views of the
city or the colorful rooftops of Cuzco. You can
feel the presence of the past even if you are
pampered with every luxury and modern comfort.
Cuzco is surrounded by the wonders of nature and
impressive architectural ruins. Visit the Main
Square, where you can purchase colorful crafts
and appreciate the curious and charming design
of the stone walkways and streets, as well as
the beautiful arcades where shops and craft
boutiques offer varied souvenirs, designed by
local craftsmen.
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