Friday, March 23, 2012

La Casona Inkaterra Hotel

During my last visit to Cusco, the hotel that was more memorable for me was without doubt La Casona Inkaterra.
I was so much looking forward to stay there since I received great comments from my clients.
The first day was pretty much like arriving home!!! The hotel’s door is closed most of the time, they don’t have a front desk, check in is quick and easy and it’s done at the sitting room next to the entry or at your suite but you can find the hotel’s staff anywhere and at any time, ready to help you in anything you need.

The hotel's front door. The door is closed most of the time but if you ring the bell, they open it in a few seconds!
It’s an old mansion that it hasn’t been modified much to become a hotel, you really have the feeling of the old times in Cusco but within a charm environment. There is soft music playing in the common areas that makes you feel relaxed and cozy. I loved spending time reading a book in the living room, I really felt like at home.
A cozy living room

The hotel offers a free tea time available since around 5 PM, it was great having a cup of tea and a muffin after a long and tiring day without having to wait until dinner.
Tea time!
Rooms were perfectly decorated. I would say the style was simple but warm, everything was perfectly placed. It was great to find hot water bottles in the evening.  I was impressed by size of the bathroom and I loved all the available amenities.

Spacious and comfortable rooms
Location couldn’t be better! Next to a great restaurant (Fallen Angel) and a few steps away from the main square.  

This hotel can be included in any of the tours we offer, take a look of our suggested programs, click here! or contact us telling us your preferences and we will prepared a personalized itinerary.

Susana Sanchez
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel


Last March we visited Cusco I believed for the 8th time.


This was kind of a business trip with some meetings and site inspection to new hotels.

I had the great opportunity to stay overnight at the Aranwa Cusco Boutique hotel.

I had previously stay at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and it became my favorite one in that location so I had high expectations for the one in Cusco…they were exceeded!

A cozy room near the lobby
I absolutely love the hotel’s decoration with a strong religious-colonial influence that makes you feel in a luxury colonial mansion in Cusco but with all the modern facilities that are perfectly blended with the style. Paintings, sculptures and carvings are everywhere. The colors used on the walls, doors, some of the furniture can be all different but really well combined.
The table we took breakfast!
Rooms are all enhanced with oxygen. The moment you check in, they turn on the oxygen from the Front Desk so when you enter to the room you feel like if you were at sea level again! I helps you a lot to sleep without troubles and the risk of having the altitude sickness’ symptoms is small.
Our Deluxe Superior room
The location is good, a short walking distance from the main square, a little uphill if you are going to the hotel but many streets in Cusco are uphill so it can’t be avoided.


I didn’t have any chance to try the restaurant’s food other than the breakfast but I’ve heard really good comments about it.

This hotel can be included in any of the tours we offer, take a look of our suggested programs, click here!

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

CASA CARTAGENA BOUTIQUE HOTEL CUSCO


Our last trip to Cusco was enhanced by a pleasant stay in wonderful hotels.

We were invited by our local partners to experience the quality of service at great luxury boutique hotels; hopefully one of them was Casa Cartagena, located near Plaza Nazarenas and just steps away from Cusco’s main square.

I was so much looking forward to stay in this hotel since a while ago so I was really happy when I knew I will have the chance to finally stay there.



View of the courtyard from my room

The service was neat and personalized. The moment I arrived I felt like at home! I actually felt I was the only guest there but I was surprised to see other guests having breakfast the next morning.

The room’s decoration is unusual, really modern and trendy but keeping a little of Andean flavor with details such us big black and white pictures of Andean landscape or people or the typical embroidered cushions on the beds.

One of the rooms
I visited the spa and looks like a little piece of heaven inside of the city! Regretfully, I didn’t have much time to enjoy of it but comments from other guests were really good.

The jacuzzi at the hotel's spa
I will definitely recommend it, especially for couples!

This hotel can be included in any of the tours we offer during your stay in Cusco, click here to see the available options.

Enjoy!

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