Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco

Location

The beautiful Belmond Palacio Nazarenas enjoys a superb location, tucked away in a peaceful plaza behind Cusco's historic main square. This former palace and convent has been lovingly restored and is now one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Set in the very centre of the city, guests are within walking distance of many of the Cusco's highlights, and perfectly placed to visit some of Peru's most iconic attractions including the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.

Accommodation

The hotel, an intimate urban retreat, features just 55 suites, all of which combine Incan and colonial features to create a stylish hideaway in the bustling heart of the Cusco. All rooms have king or twin four-poster beds, luxury Peruvian marble bathrooms, underfloor heating, 24-hour butler service, a mini bar with espresso and tea making facilities, a pisco station, satellite television, wireless internet and iPad with Nazarenas app and in-suite boutique (on request).

Dining

The hotel's wonderful Senzo Restaurant serves exceptional Andean cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting and refined yet vibrant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy buffet and a balanced and creative breakfast selection to start the day, with a wide choice of buffet and a la carte options. Dinner menus utilise the very best local produce, including indigenous herbs, many of which are grown at the hotel. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing drink at the poolside Senzo Bar, set beside the only open-air heated pool in Cusco. Here, guests can enjoy a menu of light snacks and enjoy a superb selection of South American wines, beers and spirits. There is also the option to dine at Belmond Hotel Monasterio, the Nazarenas' sister hotel.

Facilities

Along with the superb outdoor pool, the hotel's Incan and Andean-inspired Hypnoze Spa is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the sites of Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Surrounded by a peaceful patio and featuring five single and one double treatment rooms, this tranquil oasis of calm offers guests a menu of treatments designed to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hypnoze has created its own collection of organic products for use within the spa, utilising indigenous Peruvian ingredients including herbs, Andean salts and coca leaves.