Centro Historico Cusco, Peru
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local WellnessOutside the door
Restored adobe waystation
Guests unwind around central courtyard fire pits with glasses of wine, trading stories beneath colonial timber balconies.
“The rooms align with the style of the house—there are natural woods, adobe walls, and Cusqueño textiles that place you in the destination...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored eighteenth-century colonial adobe walls, salvaged red roof tiles, and hand-carved wooden balconies frame the central courtyard.
Remarkable
Suites feature Amazonian Indigenous art curated with Xapiri Ground, alongside Cusqueño textiles and picantería-inspired Andean dining.
Notable
A mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber aids altitude acclimatization alongside daily classes at Exhala Yoga Studio.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
In the heart of Cusco’s San Blas district, Antigua Casona is a piece of living history.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the steep cobblestone alleys of bohemian San Blas, artisan studios and cafes sit less than ten minutes from Plaza de Armas.
The rooms
Thick adobe walls frame Cusqueño textiles and radiant-heated floors, complemented by evening turndown with herbal teas and hot water bottles.
The spa
Treatment rooms sit beside rough stone walls, offering Andean hot stone massages and Maras salt body scrubs.
Yoga and baths
Exhala Yoga Studio holds daily morning classes under timber beams, and a private indoor jacuzzi offers post-trek soaking.
Piedra & Sal Restaurante Bar
The intricately carved wooden bar serves craft pisco cocktails and selections from the adjacent wine cellar.
Restaurant
Piedra & Sal
The dining room serves contemporary Peruvian criollo dishes, from native potato plates to slow-simmered aji de gallina.
At the table
Morning buffets line the counter with Valle Inca coffee, fresh cheeses, and native cacao French toast.
How it began
Built in the late eighteenth century, the colonial casona was restored in 2016 using salvaged roof tiles and original adobe techniques.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.