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Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Palacio Nazarenas is a former palace and convent in the heart of Cusco, transformed into one of the most daringly modern luxury hotels in South America without surrendering an inch of its historic soul. Within these timeless walls, contemporary Cusco comes to life: a fabulous spa, the city’s first outdoor pool, and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine.
Lovingly restored 16th-century architecture gives each suite a distinctly colonial feel. This intimate retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen, complete with 24-hour butler service and its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
Some suites feature original Inca stonework; others boast balconies with hypnotic views of Cusco’s distant, mist-wrapped mountains. The result is a property that feels entirely unlike anywhere else in the city, or indeed in Peru.
Just 25 minutes from Cusco Airport, Palacio Nazarenas is the natural urban base for exploring Cusco before continuing to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu beyond. Pair a stay here with time at Rio Sagrado in the Sacred Valley for an itinerary that moves from the colonial energy of the city to the river-laced calm of the valley.
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An all-suites former palace and convent in the heart of Cusco, with 55 oxygen-enriched suites, each with its own private bar
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Cusco’s first outdoor heated infinity-edge pool, plus Hypnoze Spa, where a glass floor reveals Inca stonework beneath your feet
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Mauka restaurant, helmed by acclaimed Peruvian chef Pia Leon, weaving traditional Andean ingredients into a bold and innovative culinary approach
Accommodation
Junior Suites
King-size or twin four-poster beds | Sitting area with dining table | 30 to 37 sq m
Located in the historic part of the hotel, Junior Suites benefit from a small sitting area with a dining table and chairs, elegant marble bathrooms equipped with inviting showers, and a minibar stocked with premium drinks, espresso, tea, rum, and pisco. The entry point to the collection and one of the most atmospheric starting points in Cusco.
Studio Suites
King-size or twin four-poster beds | 40 to 60 sq m
Studio Suites are found across the hotel and offer extra-large marble bathrooms and a sitting area, with many enjoying sublime garden views. The collection includes the Inca Studio Suites, located on the first floor in the historic part of the hotel, combining contemporary comfort with original Inca features and courtyard views, and the City View Studio Suites, located on the second and third floors with an inviting balcony overlooking the San Blas district of Cusco.
One Bedroom Suites
King-size or twin four-poster beds | Bathroom Underfloor heating | Spacious lounge | 57 to 68 sq m
The One Bedroom Suites offer two separate areas, each benefiting from uniquely high ceilings and views across the lush hotel gardens, with extra-large Peruvian marble bathrooms featuring underfloor heating. The standout option within this category is the Colonial Arch Suite, where an original colonial arch serves as the centerpiece, with views across the courtyard and a 16th-century fountain from the spacious sitting area.
The Palacio Suite
King-size four-poster bed | Large private terrace | 62 to 130 sq m
Located in the ancient part of the hotel, the Palacio Suite is a timeless sanctuary with a large private terrace, living room, and office area, ideal for longer stays. The scale of the space makes it the natural choice for guests who want to settle into Cusco rather than simply pass through it.
The Nazarenas Suite
King-size four-poster bed | Corner terrace with views over Nazarenas Square | 62 to 130 sq m
An elegant master suite with an original handcrafted ceiling and a remarkable corner terrace overlooking Nazarenas Square. One of the most characterful rooms in the building, with views that place you at the very heart of historic Cusco.
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Dining
Mauka sets itself apart from other Cusco restaurants by weaving traditional ingredients into a bold new culinary approach, championing delicate flavors and freshly sourced ingredients, while modern twists offer new interpretations of Peru’s rich culinary heritage.
Led by acclaimed Peruvian chef Pia Leon, Mauka links gastronomic innovation to local terroir, celebrating the natural bounty of Cusco and the neighboring Andean mountains, with fresh ingredients nurtured by local farmers in a menu and setting that marries art, biodiversity, and fine dining.
A Six of Andes tasting menu is available for guests who want to experience the full breadth of the kitchen’s ambition. Adjacent to the heated pool, Senzo Bar is the perfect spot to end an evening, with an extensive menu of Peruvian liquors and cocktails.
Wellness
Inspired by Inca and Andean culture, Hypnoze Spa offers a series of unique treatments to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with an in-house organic product line celebrating indigenous healing ingredients. Exposed Inca ruins keep the interior as remarkable as the therapies on the menu.
The spa features four individual treatment rooms, a couple’s treatment room, a steam room, a hot tub, and a relaxation area. Signature body wraps draw on native Andean botanicals, with options including Rise and Shine (maca, honey, and muna), Equilibrium (thermal clay, lavender, and chamomile), and Breathe Calmly (coca, muna, and eucalyptus).
Experience
Staying at Palacio Nazarenas places guests perfectly to discover the captivating history and culture of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with activities available both within the hotel and beyond its walls.
The Tater Vera Experience invites guests into the UNESCO-certified workshop of renowned artist Tater Vera for a three-hour ceramics masterclass, creating their own art piece to take home.
Each morning, the complimentary Inti Tincuy experience offers a gentle guided dawn meditation to connect with Cusco’s spiritual energy, set intentions, and begin the day with balance and purpose.
Expert-guided hotel tours reveal the many stories behind the walls of one of Cusco’s most treasured residences, while the Our Lady of Assumption Chapel within the property houses a remarkable collection of precious paintings that reward a closer look.
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