Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco (Cusco, Peru)

About Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

When you open your window on Cusco, you can expect your heart to soar as high as the Andean birds. Viewed from Belmond Hotel Monasterio, the sight of this ancient city cradled in the embrace of Peru’s vast mountains is among the world’s most stirring. This hotel allows travellers to immerse themselves in Cusco’s rich history and experience the city in a completely unique way. A 16th-century monastery built on the foundations of Amaru Qhala’s Inca palace, the building was damaged during an earthquake in 1650. During its restoration, a tiny but splendid Baroque chapel was added, which you can still visit to this day. Belmond Hotel Monasterio is now recognised as a historical landmark by Peru’s National Institute of Culture. Part of the magic is that from the outside, the whitewashed stone walls of the hotel give little hint as to the splendid interiors within. But step inside the hotel’s quiet confines and you’ll see graceful stone arches, cobble-stones and original oil paintings. Stroll a little further and you’ll come to our cloistered courtyard complete with lush, scented gardens and a fountain. It is here you’ll find a 300-year old cedar tree, a testament to the living history.