Name: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
Address: Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco

Cusco, Peru

Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco

Cusco, Peru

About the hotel

Loyalty programme

Style

Historic

Rooms

203

"A museum of a hotel in the heart of the city’s historic centre, Palacio del Inka boasts timeless suites, marvellous wine and a fantastic patio on which to enjoy it."

Located in the heart of the city’s historic centre is the majestic Palacio del Inka. A museum of a hotel with a real and worthy past, it will set the bar high for your holiday, one that is, no doubt, a lot about history and culture – as well as delicious food and pisco sours. You’ll find all of that (and more) here where the suites are decorated in colonial and baroque style with hand-painted ceilings and views of the main courtyard with its tinkling fountain and fresh flowers.

Almost 600 years after it was built, the Palacio is efficiently managed today by Marriott as part of their Luxury Hotel Collection. Starting its life as part of the Inkan Palace of the Sun built by ruler (and later Emperor) Inka Pachacuti (resurrected by Civilization video games) who’s also credited with founding the site of Machu Picchu, the building was later claimed and rebuilt upon by the Spaniards when they seized Cusco in 1533.

The property today is a fascinating blend of Inkan, colonial and modern-day mods cons. If you were to ignore your internal geolocator, you would almost swear for a minute you were in a Spanish Parador hotel (with much better food). Oozing Iberian charm, the stone arches, courtyards and balconies of this Peruvian beauty are very attractive, and ornate hues and colours grace the reception areas and bedrooms.

If you’re not hiking the Andes, you may wish to avail yourself of the fitness equipment at the hotel’s small, but well-appointed, gym. There’s also a spa on the premises which promises many moments of pampering, including the use of the hydrotherapy pool and Turkish baths which may help soothe tired and overstretched muscles after a long day out at Machu Picchu.

Have at least one meal other than breakfast (it’s a buffet with live harp music) here at the hotel. If weather permits, eat out on the romantic patio at Inti Raymi Restaurant, which serves authentic Peruvian cuisine. And since there’s a super-smart sommelier on hand, you should swirl and sniff something local. Peru has been producing wine since the Spanish invasion and has some decent varieties that are worth trying – if only to celebrate the country’s wondrous history and the fact that you finally made it here to experience all its glory. If cocktails are more to your taste, try the Pisco Sour at Rumi, the hotel bar with an original Inca wall. Weekly mixology classes, tastings and cooking classes are available for culinary enthusiasts.

Hotel amenities

Air conditioning

Jacuzzi

Laundry/valet service

Pool

Restaurant

Room service

Spa

Wheelchair access

Lounges/bars

Children welcome

Business centre

Smoke-free property

Fitness centre

Parking at a charge

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