Name: Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Address: Calle, Nazarenas 223, Cusco, Peru, 08000, Peru

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Cusco, Peru

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Cusco, Peru

About the hotel

Style

Historic

Rooms

"Set in a meticulously restored 16th-century building, the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas blends dreamy Old Word aesthetics with modern luxury and outstanding gastronomy amongst ancient architecture and beautiful cloistered courtyards."

The Andes-surrounded Belmond Palacio Nazarenas seems like something out of a fairy tale. A Peruvian fairytale, that is, one firmly rooted in the ancient history of the Inca. In the 16th century, the palatial building was home to a conquistador; in the 17th century, it was a convent. Now, the meticulously-restored haven is home to a hotel that feels both luxuriously contemporary and dreamily old world with every modern indulgence you could want amongst the ancient architecture and beautiful cloistered courtyards.

Thoughtful guestroom touches begin with – quite literally – the air. All of the suites are oxygenated to ease the process of acclimatising to the altitude; the feature is much appreciated, given that the hotel sits at more than three kilometres above sea level. Accommodations are spacious and elegant, and many rooms boast original Inca features. Quality is king here: four-poster beds are draped with hand-embroidered fabrics, while bathrooms have hand-painted frescoes and soaps perfumed with the hotel’s own flowers. Some rooms have private balconies with mountain views, and all have bars with tea and coffee accoutrements in addition to a pisco sour-making station. If you’re not familiar with the cocktail, don’t fret – the 24-hour butler can give you a lesson, and then draw you a herbal bath to relax in as you sip your drink.

At Mauka, the all-day dining menus celebrate the delicious flavours of the Andean mountains. Much of the fresh produce used at the restaurant is grown in the hotel’s own garden, while other ingredients come from nearby farms. If you haven’t yet made yourself a pisco sour (or are just in the mood for another), visit the poolside Senzo Bar. The pool it flanks, by the way, is the only heated pool in Cusco. Afternoon tea is available in the hotel’s secret garden, upon request, and features a coca tea that has long been used as a local remedy against the effects of altitude. Guests seeking a bit more variety can visit the nearby Belmond Hotel Monasterio to dine at the sister hotel’s two restaurants.

While there’s no fitness centre on-site, the hotel offers morning yoga classes and salsa lessons, and there are infinite ways to keep active outdoors. Explore the vibrant city of Cusco on foot or – if you’re lucky enough to have an extended stay – take four days to explore the region from Lima to Machu Picchu on a railway expedition. If you find yourself a little worse for wear after a trek at altitude, visit the Hypnôze Spa for the post-hike recovery treatment. You can also sign up for a guided tour of the hotel to learn about its fascinating history, or take a Peruvian cooking class.