Palacio Nazarenas
Colonial grandeur meets very deliberate modern comfort. Think hardwood colonial furniture, hand-painted frescoes, and Inca stonework exposed underfoot in the spa — but also iPads pre-loaded with city guides, soundproofed rooms, blackout curtains, and suite butlers who give you personalized pisco sour lessons. It feels simultaneously like a spiritual retreat and a seriously cushy urban hotel.
Foreign visitors presenting a valid passport at check-in are exempt from Peru's 18% sales tax on room and food charges — a significant saving.
Why It Matters
The only all-suites hotel in Cusco's historic center, with Cusco's first outdoor heated pool. Mauka restaurant by Pía León (2021 World's Best Female Chef) is one of the most serious dining destinations in the Andes. The spa's glass-floor treatment rooms reveal actual Inca walls beneath. Oxygen pumped on-demand into every suite is a small but transformative touch at altitude.
A former 17th-century convent and Inca palace turned all-suites luxury hotel, Palacio Nazarenas sits steps from Cusco's Plaza de Armas within walls of original Inca stonework and colonial frescoes. All 55 suites have oxygen-enriched air conditioning — a genuine relief at 11,000 feet — plus 24-hour butler service, Peruvian marble bathrooms with underfloor heating, and private bars stocked with local ingredients. The headline draws are Cusco's first outdoor heated pool and Mauka restaurant, helmed by Pía León, the 2021 World's Best Female Chef.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Junior Suite
Entry-level suites in the historic part of the hotel, each with a small sitting area and a dining table and chairs. Spacious marble bathrooms have underfloor heating. Oxygen-enriched air conditioning and Andean flower aromas available on request. Despite the 'Junior' label, these are proper suites — not afterthoughts.
King or twin four-poster beds · 37 sqmOne Bedroom Suite
Separate bedroom with a spacious lounge and dining area — well suited to longer stays or those who want room to spread out. Some are situated around courtyards with ancient fountains. Peruvian marble bathroom with underfloor heating and a full butler service are standard.
King or twin four-poster beds · 68 sqm
Signature Suite — Nazarenas Suite
The flagship Signature Suite, with an original handcrafted ceiling and a corner terrace with direct views over Nazarenas Square. The Michelin Guide singles this one out specifically for its carved ceilings and Plazoleta views — arguably the finest room in the house.
King four-poster bed · 130 sqmSignature Suite — Palacio Suite
Located in the oldest part of the hotel, the Palacio Suite is a large private sanctuary with a terrace, living room and office area — ideal for longer stays or travelers wanting maximum space. Colonial furniture, original architectural details and gold-framed art throughout.
King four-poster bed · 130 sqm
Studio Suite
More spacious than the Junior Suites, Studio Suites feature full Peruvian marble bathrooms and a personal bar. Every conceivable luxury is included, and the butler service is on call around the clock.
King or twin four-poster beds · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Peruvian afternoon tea served beneath sprawling vines with homemade local delicacies and herb-garden teas. Book via concierge, 2–4pm, minimum 2 guests.
Your personal butler teaches you to make a proper pisco sour in your own suite. One of the most-praised complimentary touches in guest reviews.
Hands-on class teaching the secrets of Peruvian cuisine. Dishes include trout ceviche, lomo saltado and more. For groups of 2–6 guests. Includes starter, main course, dessert, wine pairing and Peruvian spirits tasting.
Expert-guided tour through the hotel's layered history: Inca ruins, colonial palace, convent, and now a Belmond property. Available after check-in for groups of 1–6 guests.
The butler prepares a slipper bath in your suite with a blend of essential oils and aromatic Andean herbs. Available 7pm–9pm daily. A quietly indulgent end to a day at altitude.
A guided morning meditation at dawn to connect with Cusco's spiritual energy. Guests set intentions for the day in a quiet, reflective session. Available daily between 7am and 8am.
One-hour yoga sessions on the sun-splashed terrace overlooking the pool, or in the private solarium. Mats, water bottles and cold towels provided. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am–9am.
Complimentary salsa lessons at the poolside Senzo Bar. Held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
A three-hour ceramics workshop in the UNESCO-certified studio of renowned Cusco artist Tater Vera. One-on-one or groups of up to four. Includes artist guidance, snacks, soft drinks and a ceramic piece to take home. The hotel boutique sells Tater Vera's work.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has meeting room facilities for events and small gatherings.
A second-floor library housing Peruvian artifacts unearthed by archaeologists during the hotel's restoration. Also stocked with books and a coffee machine.
An intact 17th-century chapel within the hotel, now serving as a guest lounge. Walls are hung with gold-framed colonial religious paintings — a remarkable collection.
All suites are soundproofed and fitted with blackout curtains — a thoughtful detail given the busy historic-center location.
All suites have a private bar stocked with espresso, tea, nibbles, and a pisco station with local ingredients. Complimentary and restocked daily by the butler.
A private garden with indigenous flowers, kitchen herbs and seating areas. Used for afternoon tea and mate de coca sessions. A genuinely tranquil urban escape.
Cusco's first outdoor heated pool, tucked within the largest of seven cloistered terraces. Open 7am–9pm daily. Sun loungers, poolside towel service, and hot chocolate station. The social heart of the property.
Every suite has a dedicated butler available around the clock for luggage, tours, room service, shoe shines, laundry, wake-up calls and pisco sour lessons.
On-site store selling ceramics by iconic Peruvian artisan Tater Vera, whose UNESCO-certified workshop also hosts classes for hotel guests.
On request, the hotel pumps oxygen into guest suites through the air conditioning system to combat Cusco's high altitude (3,400m / 11,150ft). A genuinely useful amenity that sets the property apart from competitors.
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