Find out about all the 5 Star Luxury hotels in Cusco Peru

Wanting to splash out and live in luxury while in Cusco, then check out these 5 star luxury hotels in Cusco Peru. There are only 7 Cusco 5 star hotels so I am going to walk you through the pros and cons of each so that you can decide which Cusco hotels 5 star, is the luxury hotel in Cusco for you.

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Comparison Chart of the 5 Star Luxury Hotels in Cusco

In this chart you will find the top hotels in Cusco, you can easily see the main features of the luxury hotels cusco and you can pick which is important to you. Are you looking for hotels in Cusco with oxygen, with a pool, spa or gym, then quickly check the table below.

Cusco is the most popular city in Peru for tourists it visit, it is known for Machu Picchu and its amazing hiking and is one of the best places to visit in Peru.

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Name	Rating	Pool	Spa	Gym	Oxygen	Book
Inkaterra La Casona	9.9	No	Yes	No	No	Click here
JW Marriott El Convento	9.5	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Click here
Casa Cartagena	9.8	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Click here
Belmond Monasterio Cusco	9.7	No	Yes	No	Yes	Click here
Palacio del Inka	9.6	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Click here
Aranwa Cusco	9.5	No	No	No	Yes	Click here
Palacio Manco Capac	8.8	No	Yes	No	No	Click here

The 5 Star Hotels In Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

The JW Marriott Cusco Peru is located a few minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco in a restored 16th century convent.

The hotel is everything you would expect from a 5 star hotel mixed in with original features, from the antique exposed bricks and vaulted ceilings. The hotel has a beautiful central courtyard with stone arches where you can relax in the sun or enjoy a drink on an evening.

All the 153 rooms have parquet floors and luxury marble bathrooms and come with cable tv, minibar and deluxe bedding. Another great feature is the JW Marriott Cusco oxygen enriched rooms that are available if you feel you may have problems with the altitude then you can relax in your room knowing you can breathe a little easier.

A superb buffet breakfast is included in the price and you can also enjoy lunch and dinner at the 2 onsite restaurants serving peruvian and international cuisine.

Highspeed internet is also available in the hotel for those needing to work while in Cusco.

This boutique hotel cusco also has 2 exhibition halls with peruvian artefacts and tours are available through the hotel so that you can learn the history of the convent and Cusco.

The hotel also has a spa, heated pool, sauna, relaxation area and yoga room. You can enjoy ancient andean massages, facials and healing treatments.

Best Part?

This hotel is pure luxury, with amazing rooms, a spa, pool and beautiful courtyard area for relaxing in. It also has oxygen enriched rooms for anyone worried about altitude sickness.

Worst Part?

The only negative has to be the lack of a gym in the hotel. Also there is a nightly destination fee charged which includes certain “extras”. Check if this fee is included in the price or you need to pay when you arrive.

Summary

This is a beautiful hotel in an amazing location with everything you would expect from 5 star luxury. The staff are very helpful and do everything to make your stay amazing.

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Inkaterra La Casona Relais & Chateaux

The Hotel Inkaterra Cusco was the first of the boutique hotels in Cusco Peru.

It is located in a former 16th century manor house in the plaza de las Nazarenas which was originally the training grounds of the elite Inca army. It has also had some famous guests in it’s past such as Diego de Almagro and Simon Bolivar.

The hotel has been restored to emphasise it’s original architecture, with its hallways decorated with colonial furniture, antique chandeliers, original murals and textiles.

It has a main courtyard that the 11 suites surround and all suites have chimneys, heated floor and bathtubs. All rooms have free wifi, cable tv, minibar and a seating area.

A buffet breakfast is included and there is also an onsite restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

This boutique hotels Cusco Peru has a spa room where you can enjoy relaxing massages and treatments during your stay.

Best Part?

This boutique hotel is a beautiful luxurious hotel but has a very cosy feel due to it only having 11 suites. The rooms surround a beautiful courtyard garden and you can certainly have a 5 star relaxing experience here.

Worst Part?

If you are looking for more of a social hotel then this is not the place for you. It also does not have a pool, gym or any oxygen enriching rooms.

Summary

If you are looking for a quiet relaxing hotel with only a few people staying rather than a larger hotel then this is perfect for you. It has a great breakfast and restaurant if you want to enjoy a night in.

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Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

The Aranwa Hotel Cusco Peru is a 5 star boutique hotel located a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.

The Hotel Aranwa Cusco is located in a restored 16th century colonial mansion and is decorated with colonial furniture and crystal chandeliers.

The Aranwa Boutique Hotel Cusco Peru has over 300 pieces of art including sculptures, paintings, furniture, gold and silverware and also an antique gramaphone where you can listen to the record collection of the hotel.

The hotel has 43 rooms all decorated in the typical style of a 16th century colonial mansion all with an intelligent oxygen system making your stay a little easier if you are suffering from altitude sickness. Wifi is also throughout the hotel.

Breakfast is included and the hotel also has a restaurant offering peruvian dishes and also a bar offering drinks and tapas.

Best Part?

The hotel is located in a beautifully restored colonial mansion with all the modern facilities you need including oxygen system in the rooms. You can also tour the hotel to see the historic pieces it has on show.

Worst Part?

The hotel does not have a spa, pool or gym so if you are looking fo these you will need to go outside the hotel.

Summary

This hotel is like staying in a museum with all the art pieces and restored mansion. It is pure luxury though and if you want somewhere a little quieter in a great location then this is perfect for you.

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Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Casa Cartagena Cusco is a 5 star hotel located a few minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas in the heart of Cusco.

The Casa Cartagena Hotel Cusco Peru is one of the most luxurious and exclusive hotels in Cusco with only 16 suites in the restored 16th century house, all centered around a beautiful patio.

When work began restoring the house, attention was paid to keeping the original walls intact and colonial frescoes. Due to this Casa Cartagena has been given the title of “Monument of Peruvian Cultural Heritage”.

The hotel has a spa and pool where you can relax and indulge yourself after a day exploring in the city. If you opt for the presidential or royal suite then you can enjoy the hydromassage tub that fits 4 people.

Each room is decorated very modern with historic frescoes restored in the rooms and also 2 oxygen systems are available to help you enjoy a more relaxed night if you are having trouble with altitude sickness in cusco.

All guests too are given a complimentary cocktail and canapes at 6.40pm and are also invited to a free Pisco Sour Class.

The hotel has an onsite restaurant where you can enjoy the locals flavours. Where in the past Pablo Neruda wrote poetry and Che Guevara enjoyed a few evenings.

Best Part?

This hotel is pure luxury and has everything you could need. A gym, spa, swimming pool, onsite restaurant and is in a great location. With only 16 rooms it has a nice quiet relaxed atmosphere.

Worst Part?

Nothing can be faulted with this hotel, it has great staff and great facilities.

Summary

If you are looking for a luxury hotel with all the facilities and somewhere with only a few rooms, then you would struggle to beat this one.

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Palacio del Inka A Luxury Collection Hotel Cusco

The Palacio del Inka luxury collection hotel is a 5 star marriot hotel located opposite Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) in the centre of Cusco.

The Palacio de Inka Cusco is in a 16th century mansion, that has been restored but keeping the original stone archways, art and antiques.

The Palacio hotel has 154 standard rooms and 17 suites. The rooms are modern with the suites been recreated to have a colonial mansion feel. All have heating and cable tv. Oxygen and coca tea can be provided in the rooms if required.

The Palacio del inca has a spa and fitness centre, with a therapy pool, jacuzzi and sauna also available.

The Palacio del Inka hotel also has it’s own restaurant, serving both local and international cuisine where you can relax and enjoy the view from the open air patio.

Best Part?

This hotel is very luxurious with everything you could need from a 5 star hotel and with lots of history.

Worst Part?

There are 171 rooms in total, so the hotel and spa can be quite busy. If you are looking for something a little quieter this may not be the place for you.

Summary

If you are looking for a luxury hotel in a great location, with all the modern facilities, including a spa, pool and fitness centre, then this a great choice.

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Belmond Hotel Monasterio Cusco

The 5 star Belmond Monasterio hotel is in the heart of Cusco located just 2 blocks behind the cathedral in the plaza de armas. It was originally built in 1592 as a monastery and has been restored in colonial style and is centered around a stunning courtyard, with a 300 year old cedar tree in the middle.

The Belmond Hotel Cusco has 122 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, bar and deli. It also has a massage room, art tours, cooking classes and pisco making lessons.

The Hotel Belmond Cusco has one of the best 18th century art collections in cusco and it is located not only in guests rooms but also around the hotel. You can even have an art tour around the hotel and chapel with an expert in peruvian history and religious art.

All the rooms in the Hotel Belmond monastério are modern but in a colonial style with cable tv, free wifi and marble bathrooms. If you are struggling with the altitude then oxygen enriched rooms are also available.

The Cusco Hotel Belmond Peru has 2 restaurants serving peruvian cusine with an international twist. You can either sit amongst the cloisters or relax in the cosy lounge. There is also a lobby bar if you are just after a drink.

If after a day hiking you want to feel relaxed then you can also book a massage in one of the massage rooms available.

Best Part?

This is a stunning and beautiful hotel, converted from a monastery. The rooms are colonial style but with a modern feel. This hotel is pure luxury and the staff are highly attentive to everything you need during your stay.

Worst Part?

The hotel does not have a pool or fitness centre, but this is the only negative thing you can say about this hotel.

Summary

This hotel is in a great location, pure luxury and a perfect place to base yourself during your stay in Cusco. If you are into art and history then this is the perfect place to immerse yourself.

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Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels

The Palacio Manco Capac is a 5 star hotel located within a 10 minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, on the San Cristobal hill. It is in an old colonial republican house that stands on the foundations of Manco Capac’s residence. There is even an original inca wall in the gardens.

The hotel has only 22 rooms, meaning it is a more intimate place where you can enjoy the cozy living rooms with fires, a bar and a garden with views of the plaza de armas.

Each room has cable tv, free wifi and views of the garden and if you need a pamper then massages can be arranged.

Best parts?

The view from this hotel is amazing and with only 22 rooms you won’t be sharing it with many other people.

Worst Parts?

This hotel is a 10 minutes walk uphill from the Plaza de Armas so it could be a struggle for some people, though it would be cheap to get a taxi. It also does not have a pool, gym or any oxygen facilities if you are struggling with the altitude. It does not have an onsite restaurant so you will need to go out.

Summary

If you are looking for a small intimate place away from the centre of Cusco, but just a short walk away, with a view of the town, then this hotel is perfect for you.

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My favourite of the Cusco Luxury Hotels

After reviewing all the hotels I have to say my favourite of these has to be the Casa Cartagena Hotel Cusco as it’s small and intimate.

If though it was fully booked and I was to choose one of the bigger hotels then it would be the Belmond Hotel Monasterio, just look at the courtyard and the decoration in the rooms.

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