The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler

"The building that houses Inkaterra La Casona charts the history of Cusco: Atop former training grounds for Incan nobility, it was occupied by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, then by Simón Bolivar, who led the liberation of Peru from Spanish rule in the 19th century. And yet, when you step into the courtyard, where original stone archways and wooden balconies have been beautifully restored during a five-year process, you’ll find one of the city’s finest stays—with just 11 guest rooms that promise timeless luxuries of velvet armchairs, working fireplaces, and freestanding bathtubs adorned with bushels of fresh eucalyptus leaves. From $440. —Megan Spurrell" - CNT Editors