Peru in Style

About Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness

Located right off the road to Machu Picchu along the banks of the Urubamba River, the Aranwa Hotel in the Sacred Valley is set within a beautifully restored 17th-century hacienda. Boasting a serene setting, surrounded by the Urubamba Mountains, it blends the mysticism of ancient Incan civilizations with majestic colonial architecture while immersing guests in the rich heritage of Peru.

After a day of exploring, you’ll appreciate the luxurious spa, one of the largest in the country, where you can relax with a body treatment utilizing traditional coca or an ancient Andean ritual that uses locally harvested ingredients like chocolate from Cusco and Incan gold. Peruvian art pieces can be viewed throughout the hotel and in the art gallery, while the restaurant serves Japanese-Peruvian fusion fare that can be enjoyed under a canopy of stars. The stylish rooms and suites all feature mountain, lake, or garden views.

About Tambo del Inka

Offering an atmosphere meant to relax, Tambo del Inka is one of the Sacred Valley’s most luxurious properties. Its Inca-inspired architecture is magnificent while the setting is picturesque at the foot of a mountain next to the Vilcanota River just five minutes on foot to the Plaza de Armas in Urubamba. Spread throughout a series of buildings, all rooms come with private balconies featuring mountain or garden views, TVs, minibars, iPod docks, Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms with robes and upscale toiletries. Taking relaxation up a notch is the elegant spa which offers quinoa, mud, and cocoa facials, and you’ll find an indoor/outdoor pool as well as a game room with a pool table. The contemporary on-site restaurant is done up in Andean style, looking like a stonewalled barn with a high ceiling. Enjoy a generous breakfast buffet and a menu featuring refined twists on local dishes like alpaca and guinea pig.

About El Mapi by Inkaterra

One of the trendiest hotels in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, El Mapi is just a block from the Urubamba River in the heart of town, with dozens of bars and restaurants just steps away. The lush interior features moss-covered walls with greenery draped throughout, while the shop in the lobby sells items made from Andean fabrics like alpaca hats, shawls, and scarves.

There’s a small spa for massages and half-board dining is included. Meals are served buffet-style with breakfast that includes cooked-to-order eggs. Meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, soups and salads, and a pasta station with a chef for cooked-to-order dishes are available for lunch and dinner. Rooms have whitewashed walls, lots of turquoise furnishings, and pine doors. All look out to the gardens and include comfy beds with Peruvian cotton sheets, Direct TV, Wi-Fi, minibars, coffeemakers, and bathrobes. Complimentary bottled water is included as well.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel Overview

Located at the edge of Aguas Calientes on the road to Machu Picchu, this hotel offers rooms with complimentary minibars, huge coffeemakers, and a selection of fresh teas. Marble bathrooms include separate tubs, showers, and toilet rooms. For the best, choose one of the valley-facing rooms where you’ll get one of the most breathtaking views of any hotel in the country. There are some unique offerings too, including interactive ceviche and pisco sour classes, coca life readings and rituals, and a fascinating tour of Machu Picchu that’s led by a local shaman. Upscale dining options include a breakfast buffet of eggs cooked to order, cured meats, fresh fruits, cereals, and more, while lunch and dinner menus are diverse and mouthwatering. There’s also a tasting menu featuring a delicious mix of local ingredients and a Pachamanca ground cooking experience. The cocktails are tasty and potent, while staff are helpful and friendly.

About Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

Set within a restored 16th-century colonial mansion, Aranwa Cusco is just a couple of blocks from the central square, Plaza de Armas. It offers an intriguing blend of museum and hotel, filled with more than 300 works of art along with crystal chandeliers and period antiques that make it seem as if it’s a movie set. Guests can request audio equipment for self-guided tours to learn more about the artifacts that are displayed.

There are plenty of luxurious modern amenities, including an oxygen system that pumps in additional oxygen to the rooms to prevent altitude sickness and lavish bathrooms with heated floors. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players and minibars. Some feature panoramic city views as well. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a cup of coca tea and when it’s time to dine, the Mishti Mestizo Restaurant serves traditional Andean food. Afterward, you might enjoy a nightcap at the bar, perhaps a pisco sour.

About Belmond Monasterio

Enjoy a central location just a three-minute walk to Plaza de Armas at the Belmond Monasterio in Cusco. It’s housed inside a 16^th-century monastery that was built atop an Inca palace, arranged around a series of cloistered courtyards with stone archways and columns. Steeped in Peruvian character, the opulent interiors even include Peruvian artifacts. The rooms and suites are oxygenated due to the thin air, some feature terraces or balconies with views of the city’s red-tile rooftops or the main courtyard. All come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs with English channels. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads, robes, and slippers. Some have minibars, air-conditioning, and/or coffeemakers. The on-site restaurant offers an outstanding breakfast spread, serving inventive international and Peruvian dishes for lunch and dinner. While there is no pool, guests can use the pool at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas next door for an additional fee. At the on-site spa, enjoy Thai massage and aromatherapy.

About Hotel B

Set within an early 20^th-century French belle epoque mansion, Hotel B was beautifully refurbished with its opulent interior filled with some 200 works of art, giving it artistic appeal, located in highly walkable, romantic district. Dozens of boutiques, gift shops, cafes, and museums, are just steps away while downtown can be reached within 20 minutes. As a protected building, it doesn’t allow for luxuries like a fitness center or pool, but there are plenty of other amenities. Book an in-room massage to relax after a day of exploring and then enjoy drinks on the roof terrace with sea views. There’s also a cozy bar and a formal restaurant on-site. Complimentary breakfast, a generous spread, is served in the library while lunch and dinner are focused on the latest trends in Peruvian fare including delicious pizzas and fish dishes with Italian desserts. Rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, Wi-Fi, minibars, and soaking tubs.

About Belmond Miraflores Park

Located in the heart of Miraflores soaring above the Pacific, every room at the Belmond Miraflores Park is a suite that comes with a king-size bed, flat-screen TV with a DVD player, free Wi-Fi, minibar, separate living area, and marble bathroom. Higher category rooms also provide city views and saunas; some include terraces and panoramic ocean views. The Presidential Pool suites boast private plunge pools. There are plenty of amenities throughout the property, including an outdoor pool, gym, a turtle pond, and a spa for indulging in decadent treatments. There’s even a children’s theater and bike rentals available for exploring too. When it comes to dining, that’s impressive too, with two restaurants, one of which sits on the 11^th-floor at the Observatory with magnificent views of the Pacific enjoyed while dining on a tasty buffet-style breakfast. The upscale Tragaluz restaurant features a menu that highlights Peruvian and Asian cuisine.