Palacio del Inka, Hotel
Hotel · Cusco ·
Historic mansion blending Incan & colonial architecture, luxury spa
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Santo Domingo 259, Cusco 08002, Peru Get directions
Historic mansion blending Incan & colonial architecture, luxury spa
Santo Domingo 259, Cusco 08002, Peru Get directions
"A historic city-center hotel housed in a centuries-old building that serves as an ideal base for exploring Incan sites like Machu Picchu, blending colonial architecture with modern comforts." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
" Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023"
"A Starwood Luxury Collection hotel in the heart of historic Cuzco, Palacio del Inka occupies a former palace, built by the Incans as part of the Coricancha (the centerpiece of their empire). Since ancient times, it’s had many lives—it was seized by the Spaniards in the 16th century, served as a museum in the 1800s, and finally became a hotel in the 1970s. Today, the property features artwork and artifacts from both the Incan and colonial eras, which guests can tour each day at 5 p.m. Situated around a large central courtyard, the 203 rooms are decorated in a colonial motif, with carved-wood furnishings, jewel tones, and gold accents. Also on-site is a small but very nice spa with a hydrotherapy pool, dry sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool tub, and showers with lighting effects, as well as a small gym with cardio machines and weights. While Palacio del Inka is just a few minutes to Plaza de Armas and its many eateries, guests would be remiss to not dine at least once at the hotel’s Inti Raymi Restaurant, which serves Andean and international dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Before dinner, grab a drink at the Rumi Bar, which offers excellent cocktails and a free pisco tasting each night at 6 p.m."
"Housed in a 500-year-old landmarked mansion, this hotel features an on-site art collection worth exploring and sits a short stroll from Qorikancha and the Jardín Sagrado, an adjacent greenspace historically used for ceremonies." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set in a 500-year-old mansion in Cuzco, this hotel preserves an impressive art collection that includes Inca and pre-Inca pieces, giving guests a deep sense of local history and culture. Travelers note the lively yet authentic atmosphere — the bar has hosted live local guitarists — making it both a cultural destination and a comfortable base for exploring the city." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines