Centro Historico Cusco, Peru
Renovated
2008
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage DesignOutside the door
The house
InkaterraRestored colonial manor
Palo santo incense drifts through the stone cloister, where travelers share stories beside wood-burning hearths after long Andean treks.
“rich textiles and antiques adorn the colonial building for a totally elevated setting.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A sixteenth-century national monument raised over elite Incan military training grounds.
Remarkable
Restored stone arcades and original colonial murals enclose antique furniture and Andean textiles.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Its eleven suites are massive and solidly built; there’s a residential feel to La Casona, from the heavy carved wooden doors to the stone fireplaces...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on peaceful Plaza de las Nazarenas beside the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, the hotel sits steps from Cusco's central square.
The rooms
Suites feature carved stone fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and oversized freestanding bathtubs alongside colonial woodwork and pre-Columbian textiles.
The spa
Set under vaulted stone arches, the therapy room offers Andean hot stone massages and botanical scrubs with eucalyptus and coca.
Restaurant
Dining Room and Bar
Candlelit tables line the stone arches and rustic walls, serving Andean cuisine prepared with native tubers and Sacred Valley trout.
At the table
Afternoon estate black tea and evening pisco cocktails are served at the stone bar beside plush armchairs.
How it began
Built over ancient Incan military training grounds, this sixteenth-century manor once sheltered Simón Bolívar before an exacting five-year restoration.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.