The hotel is set in a restored 16th-century Augustinian convent on the corner of Calle Ruinas and San Agustín. During restoration, remains of the Killke culture, which predates the Inca in Cusco, were found on the property and kept in place. Two exhibition halls show artifacts and tell the story of Cusco's earlier settlement. All guest rooms are oxygen-enriched, which helps with sleep during the first nights at altitude.
The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and Qorikancha are all a few blocks away on foot, and San Blas is an easy uphill walk. Cusco sits at roughly 3,400 meters, so this hotel works well for travelers who fly straight in from Lima, or for the last nights after the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Qespi Restaurant serves Peruvian cooking, and the spa has an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool, which are welcome after long days of sightseeing.
This is the pick for travelers who want reliability and the oxygen in every room, and for families who appreciate the pool. It is a larger hotel than the boutique houses near Plaza Nazarenas, and it feels more like a polished international property than a private home. Travelers who want quiet charm and a smaller scale may prefer Inkaterra La Casona.
We recommend JW Marriott El Convento for its oxygen-enriched rooms, its full spa with an indoor pool, and a restored convent with archaeological finds on display. It suits travelers who are worried about the altitude and want the comforts of a large, polished hotel within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas.
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