subject: Recommended Boutique Hotels In Cusco [print this page] Cusco plays host to a varied selection of places to stay in all different categories and budgets. Among these are some really nice boutique hotels that can be booked through a Peru travel agent. These places offer you the luxury and service that you want in a location that is something special... not just the typical large chain hotel atmosphere. In Cusco, the boutique hotels are generally in converted colonial mansions, sometimes with original Inca stonework. Elegant or bohemian, there is a choice that is perfect for you and your luxury Peru travel .
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Probably the most exclusive boutique offering in Cusco is the Inkaterra La Casona. The principal property is a mansion dating from the 16th century which was built on top of an Inca palace. It has just 11 suites each of which is elegantly furnished and decorated and includes fine linens, a fireplace, heated floors and VIP guest service. Located on the Plaza de Nazarenas, it offers a quiet getaway right in the city center, just one block from the main square, the Plaza de Armas. Every need is catered to and the hotel strives to meet each individual's particular requirements.
Also housed in a 16th century mansion but with a much different feel is Andean Wings. They have 16 rooms each decorated in a unique and generally modern style using both antiques as well as original works of art. Common areas are equally lovely and the hotel bar and restaurant a treat, allowing you to stay in or go out as you like. In fact, if you really enjoy the culinary offerings, you can get a demonstration on how you can prepare them when you get back home. The hotel is located just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
Another converted 16th century mansion, the Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel offers over 40 rooms in a property that combines impeccable service with a luxurious environment. Besides the typical amenities that you would expect in a luxury hotel, there is also high speed wireless internet and an intelligent oxygen system that gives you 30% more oxygen to help you accommodate to the altitude. King sized beds are available in each level of room. Paintings from the Cusco school of art are permanently on exhibit in the hotel, adding to the colonial atmosphere. Much like the previous boutiques mentioned, this is found on a quiet street that is close to the Cusco main plaza.
The Tierra Viva offers yet another oasis in the midst of the city center. This too is a converted colonial mansion. The rooms are comfortable and attractively furnished and include orthopedic mattresses. Other details contribute to making your stay here a special experience such as all natural soaps and lotions and finely made baby alpaca and silk bed throws. The common area is gorgeous and a real bonus for spending time in after a day of touring, enjoying a coffee or a pisco sour. The breakfast buffet is generous and includes a variety of typical local foods. Rooms vary in size from singles to a suite with an outstanding view of the city.
