JW Marriott El Convento Cusco — a restored 16th-century convent beside the Plaza de Armas — blends colonial grandeur, 153 oxygen-enriched rooms, a spa, curated Inca-era artefacts and gateway access to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Highlights
A fully restored 16th-century convent turned luxury hotel, allowing guests to stay among original Inca walls, colonial cloisters and centuries-old architecture
All 153 rooms are equipped with supplementary oxygen to help ease acclimatization — a thoughtful touch for travelers arriving from lower altitudes
Two exhibition halls showcase pre-Inca, Inca and colonial artefacts; daily guided walks bring heritage to life
Heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and spa offering traditional Andean-inspired treatments — perfect for soothing muscles after mountain treks or city sightseeing
In the heart of historic Cusco, just moments from the Plaza de Armas, JW Marriott El Convento stands within a beautifully restored 16th-century convent — a building that carries the echoes of Inca foundations, colonial stonework and centuries of Peruvian history.
Inside, 153 refined rooms and suites offer modern comfort — plush beds, marble bathrooms, minibars, and oxygen-enriched air to ease acclimatization at 3,400 meters above sea level. Many look out over ancient Inca walls, the cloistered courtyard or Cusco’s terracotta rooftops, marrying heritage and tranquillity.
The hotel itself is a living museum: two exhibition halls display archaeological finds spanning pre-Inca, Inca and colonial eras, inviting guests to step directly into the fabric of history. Stroll stone-arched corridors, wander the graceful central courtyard, meet the resident alpaca — a charming local character — and soak in the sense of place.
After a day exploring cobbled streets or the surrounding ruins, retreat to the spa for Andean-inspired treatments, or unwind in the heated indoor pool, steam room and sauna. Dining at the hotel’s restaurant and bar showcases refined Peruvian cuisine and local botanicals — a culinary celebration of land and tradition.
When to visit
Be brave and book one of their signature under-ground rooms. Instead of opening the curtains to natural light, you will find an originally built Incan wall right outside your window.
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Inquire NowJW Marriott El Convento Cusco is located in the historic center of Cuzco, just a 5-minute walk from the main plaza and within walking distance of a number of the city's key attractions and top restaurants.
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