Description
Hotel Monasterio, run by the prestigious Orient Express group, combines the decor of a colonial monastery with the luxury, elegance and comfort of a modern five-star hotel. Just off the main square the hotel is set around a shady courtyard surrounded by graceful arches.
Many of the guest rooms and suites afford fabulous views of the city and its colourful rooftops. There are also oxygen enriched rooms available, making it easier for guests to acclimatise to the high altitude. For the ultimate in luxury, there are two Royal Suites featuring an outdoor terrace, separate living room, your own private court yard and a marble bathroom.
Enjoy exquisite cuisine at the Illariy and El Tupay restaurant, the original refectory, where Inca dinners are held with live folkloric music and dancing. The hotel has a fabulous swimming pool surrounded by stunning stone pillars which evoke the Inca dynasty in all its glory.
Aside from visiting the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites in the area, you can go mountain biking, white-water rafting, horse riding and fishing. At the end of a day of epic exploration, you can relax with a massage or jump in a hot bath courtesy of one of the hotel's bath butlers.
Accommodation
Hotel Monasterio features 109 guest rooms and 18 suites. Deluxe Rooms are all unique in design and offer wonderful views out into the main courtyard. Amenities include an individually controlled heating system, personal safety box, TV, telephone and complimentary WiFi Internet connection.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at Hotel Monasterio but there are no specific facilities. Children will love the many cultural tours offered in and around Cusco particularly the more active activities such as mountain biking, horse riding and rafting (only suitable for older kids).
Facilities
The hotel features the Illariy and El Tupay restaurants serving distinctive Peruvian, International and Andino-Nikkei cuisines, the Lobby Bar where you can enjoy the traditional Pisco Sour, stunning outdoor swimming pool and business facilities.
Activities
Activities at the Hotel Monasterio include cultural tours to the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Saced Valley, mountain biking, white-water rafting, paragliding, horse riding, fishing and birdwatching to catch a glimpse of the infamous Andean condor. Other activities include archaeology and agriculture programmes, botany and weaving all of which can be arranged by the hotel.
Services
Services offered at the hotel include massages in the comfort of your own room and a bath butler service.
When to travel
Cuzco’s location and altitude result in only two seasons: rainy and dry. The rainy season typically lasts from November to March, with the heaviest rains arriving in January and February. The best time to visit Cuzco and the surrounding area is during April-October.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best time to visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit
Not applicable
Location and directions
Cuzco, Peru
The Hotel Monasterio is located on Calle Palacio, just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Cuzco's central square, where the cathedral and most important museums are located.
How to get there
16-hour flight from London to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (via Madrid or Miami), followed by a 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Cuzco (overnight in Lima usually required). Hotel Monasterio is only a ten-minute drive from the airport, a car transfer service from the Airport to the Hotel Monasterio can be arranged.
