La Casona
Austere colonial grandeur. Stone walls, exposed beams, heated floors, stone fireplaces, and antiques throughout. Sober and intimate rather than flashy — this place lets the history do the talking.
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Why It Matters
First Relais & Châteaux property in Peru (2010), first 5-star boutique hotel in Cusco, recognized as a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, and named a Hot Listed Best New Hotel by both Condé Nast Traveler US & UK and Travel + Leisure. The manor itself predates the Spanish conquest of Peru — it stands on the training grounds of an elite Inca army.
Peru's first 5-star boutique hotel and the country's first Relais & Châteaux property. This 16th-century Spanish colonial manor — where Diego de Almagro camped after conquering Peru in 1534 and Simón Bolívar slept after the Battle of Ayacucho in 1825 — was meticulously restored over five years by Inkaterra. Just 11 suites surround a stone central courtyard. The halls are lined with colonial furniture, Pre-Columbian textiles and original murals. Sitting at 3,400 meters above sea level, altitude is real here — they keep oxygen on-hand for all guests.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Balcón Suite
Mid-range suite with balcony access. Ranges from 32–44 m² depending on the unit. King or twin beds in 100% Pima cotton with anti-allergenic pillows and down duvet. Dining area for two with a stone fireplace. Marble bathroom with double sinks, soaking tub, separate shower and independent toilet. Thermostat-controlled heated floors throughout.
King or Twin · 38 sqm
Patio Suite
Suites overlooking the inner colonial courtyard. Range from 33–38 m². King or twin beds in 100% Pima cotton with anti-allergenic pillows and down duvet. Dining area for two with stone fireplace. Marble bathroom with two sinks, soaking tub, separate shower and independent toilet. Thermostat-controlled heated floors.
King or Twin · 35 sqm
Plaza Suite
The largest suite category. Furnished with king or twin beds in 100% Pima cotton, with 4 anti-allergenic pillows and a down duvet. A dining area for two sits alongside a stone fireplace. The marble bathroom has two sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower and independent toilet. Handmade Inkaterra toiletries and lush towels. Heated floors are thermostat-controlled.
King or Twin · 47 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Private guided half-day tour of Cusco's Cathedral (with 11 chapels and 300+ colonial paintings), San Blas church and Koricancha — the Inca Temple of the Sun, later overlaid by the Church of Santo Domingo. Difficulty Level I.
Half-day private trip to the traditional Andean village of Chinchero in the highlands of Anta. Combines Inca archaeological sites, a colonial church and a colorful market where bartering is still practiced. Difficulty Level II.
Complimentary daily cocktail hour from 5:00–7:00pm. National and international wines and spirits available in the bar setting.
Complimentary daily tea time (4:00–6:00pm) featuring Inkaterra's own award-winning organic black tea. The tea won the Médaille Gourmet Gold in 2023 and a silver at the 7th Annual Teas of the World Awards in November 2024.
Private guided half-day tour of Cusco's four main ruins: Sacsayhuamán, Puca Pucará, Qenko and Tambomachay (the Inca baths). Difficulty Level II. Can be scheduled morning or afternoon.
Private guided half-day trip to the Maras salt mines — ancient Inca terraces capturing salty hillside springs — and the circular agricultural terraces at Moray, believed to have functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory for testing crops at different altitudes. Recommended for children. Difficulty Level II.
Half-day trip to the Pisac Inca complex (one of the most impressive in the Sacred Valley) and its artisan market. Then visit Awanacancha to meet native weavers and see South American camelids — llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas. Difficulty Level II.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The central open patio surrounded by 16th-century stone arched galleries — the social heart of the manor and the view from Patio Suites.
On-site gallery featuring colonial and cultural artifacts; gift certificates available as part of celebration packages.
Included for all in-house guests. Can be taken in the dining room or in the comfort of your suite.
Housekeeping three times daily plus personalized turndown service.
All suites have heated floors with individual thermostat control.
Every suite has its own stone fireplace — important at altitude, where Cusco evenings get cold year-round.
Oxygen is provided complimentarily — a necessary consideration at 3,400 meters (11,152 ft) above sea level.
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