MONASTERIO HOTEL, ONE OF THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN CUSCO

Monasterio Hotel

Monasterio Hotel by Orient Express was the first upscale luxury hotel established in Cusco just when tourism became a more dynamic activity in Peru settled in a former monastery and national monument that was built from 1592 on the site of the palace of Inca Amaru Qhala.

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Since then, the hotel has been one of the most recognized hotels in Cusco city and it has gained fame around the world because it’s unique architecture, the valuable colonial art that decorates every corner of the hotel and the excellent service.

The location of the hotel is as good as most of the best hotels in Cusco: in the center, a few steps away from the Main Square, at Plazoleta Nazarenas, easy to access by car or on foot and safe to walk around at any time of the day.

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Entrada al hotel

Because the Monastery is a national monument protected by the National Institute of Culture, there are several limitations in what architectonical changes respects, reason why most of the rooms are quite small considering guest´s expectations for a hotel of such a category, these rooms were once the cells of the clerics who inhabited the monastery.

The hotel counts with different room´s categories from Superior to Royal Suites andrates that goes from US$390 to more than US$2000 per room/night.

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They were the first ones in the country that offered the feature of oxygen supplementthat enriches the atmosphere in the rooms and makes the stay a lot pleasant considering Cusco’s high elevation.

Monastery Hotel charges US$48 per night for this feature while other hotels that open years later counts with oxygen-enriched rooms at no extra cost.

A chef prepares omelets to order

In what food concerns, the hotel´s restaurants: Illariy (for lunch) and El Tupay (for dinner) offer delicious dishes of the Peruvian gastronomy with French and Mediterranean touches. They had gained international popularity and had obtained theSQF2000 certification for their high standards of food preparation.

Monasterio restuarant

Booking a table ahead of time is important, especially for dinner.

If you are not a guest of this hotel and want to enjoy of a meal in any of its restaurants, you can book it at the following link:http://www.monasteriohotel.com/web/ocus/ocus_t5d_booking.jsp

They count with live music on certain days of the week. Also, try the Lobby Bar and enjoy of a drink and canapés before your meal. The ambience is simply excellent.

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All in all, this hotel is one of the best alternatives to stay in Cusco in its category with international recognition and even if you cannot stay overnight here, you still have the chance to indulge yourself with a fancy meal or just chill out in their bar after a day full of activities in the magical Cusco!

We look forward to hearing from you!