Apu LodgevsMonasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Both Belmond Hotel Monasterio and Apu Lodge are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Belmond Hotel Monasterio scores significantly higher than Apu Lodge. Belmond Hotel Monasterio has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 13 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Apu Lodge
Lari Calle s/n, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo 84, Peru
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Fodor's
"Surrounded by flowers and maturing gardens, Apu Lodge commands a delightful view of the Ollantaytambo ruins from its private grassy perch." Full review
Frommer's
"On the outskirts of town, the highlight of this colorful, family-run inn is its elevated setting with superb views over the stone streets and clay tile roofs to the ruins" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Backed against the ruins, this modern lodge with a sprawling lawn is a real retreat, thanks to the welcoming staff and the helpful attention of its Scottish owner." Full review
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco Show All Reviews
Calle Palacio 136, Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco 5184, Peru
From $430/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Still Cusco's most extraordinary place to stay, though competition is on the rise, this beautiful hotel occupies the San Antonio Abad monastery." Full review
Concierge
"Born as the 16th-century seminary of San Antonio Abad (itself built on the site of a former Inca palace), the Monasterio is one of Peru's most gorgeous hotels."
Fodor's
"One of Cusco's top hotels, this beautifully restored 1592 monastery of San Antonio Abad is a national historic monument." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Arranged around graceful 16th-century cloisters, the five-star Monasterio has long been Cuzco’s jewel, with majestic public areas and over 100 rooms surrounding genteel courtyards." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Undoubtedly Cusco’s most luxurious hotel with prices to match. Set in a restored 400-year-old monastery, rooms encircle a stone courtyard adorned with an old cedar tree."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.1
"A national historic landmark, this sixteenth-century former seminary just blocks from the city center has "the serenity and luxury of the lovely monastery grounds"." Full review
Gayot
"Part hotel and part museum, the Monasterio Hotel in Cusco boasts Incan architecture and a gold-ornament-adorned chapel, as well as a list of appealing services and modern amenities."
Travel + Leisure
"Deluxe Room 410 has a high, exquisitely decorated ceiling, plus supplemental oxygen to ward off altitude sickness." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic hotel blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas, with two restaurants and oxygen-enriched rooms." Full review
Star Service
"Occupying a corner of an idyllic square, up a steep side street two blocks north of Plaza de Armas and near two quality museums, this is Peru's most engaging colonial hotel." Full review
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For those with altitude adjustment problems, request a room that is equipped to have oxygen pumped in at night (an additional $50 fee).