Description
The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, run by the prestigious Orient Express group and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is just steps from the entrance to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most important heritage sites and Huayna Picchu mountain. The hotel’s privileged location allows guests to enjoy magical sunrises and sunsets in relative solitude at the ruins before and after the majority of other visitors have arrived or departed.
The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers the discerning guest 2 suites, and 29 rooms, 12 of which have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. For relaxing there is an interior garden with a variety of flowers and orchids and stunning panoramic views. The Tampu restaurant, exclusive to hotel guests, features stylish Andean decoration and stonework and offers mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine.
The hotel offers guided tours of Machu Picchu, Huanya Picchu, the impressive mountain that towers over the ancient citadel and the Temple of the Moon amongst others. One can unwind after a day of exploring one of the new seven wonders of the world with a massage using traditional Incan techniques.
Accommodation
The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers 29 guest rooms: 17 Classic Standard rooms, 10 Mountain View rooms, and 2 suites many with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms are equipped with a telephone, cable TV, radio/alarm clock with docking station, minibar, safety-deposit box and private bathroom with shower only.
Childcare
Children are welcomed but there are no specific facilities. Given the terrain and the high altitude exploration of the surrounding area, this is a hotel best suited for older children.
Facilities
The hotel has 2 restaurants serving authentic Peruvian and international cuisine, bar, gift shop and gorgeous gardens overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Activities
The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers treks and tours of Machu Picchu, Huanya Picchu, the Sun Gate, the Temple of the Moon, Putucusi and the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes. The trekking is challenging at times and goes to high altitude so participants should have a good level of fitness.
When to travel
April to November is the best time to visit Machu Picchu. The rainy season is typically from December to March, with the heaviest rains arriving in January and February.
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Location and directions
Machu Picchu, Peru
Sanctuary Lodge is situated alongside the ruins at Machu Picchu, a 20-minute drive from the town of Aguas Calientes and 3.5-hour train journey from Cuzco.
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). Sanctuary Lodge is a 3.5-hour train journey to Aguas Calientes and a 20-minute car transfer from there.
