Hotels in Peru

Useful Tips For Choosing a Good Hotel in Peru

Peru is one of South America's premier luxury travel destinations with many excellent hotels competing for your business, such as high-end boutique hotels and resorts as well as international brands like Orient Express and Hilton.

INNSiDE Lima Miraflores ($154 USD double), situated in the luxurious neighborhood of Miraflores, boasts breathtaking city views from rooms that feature wooden furniture.

1. Location

Peru is a South American gem that provides its guests with top-of-the-line hotels to make their visit truly enjoyable. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains and landscapes, as well as lush parts of Amazon jungle, Peru provides visitors with unforgettable stays.

Palacio Nazarenas Hotel exudes Spanish-colonial elegance in the historic heart of Cusco with priceless antiques and an intricate restored baroque chapel. Elegant rooms feature Egyptian linens embroidered with Egyptian embroidery while junior suites come equipped with Peruvian travertine tabletops for extra luxury. Furthermore, one of Cusco's premier restaurants can also be found within its walls - make an appointment today to experience all this hotel has to offer!

This eco-friendly lodge, set near Tambopata National Reserve, allows guests to view macaws, giant river otters and harpy eagles among many other wildlife. There are 25 independent cabanas as well as 5 rooms that boast stunning forest views; plus there's an on-site restaurant serving fresh local cuisine!

2. Price

Prices of hotels in Peru depend heavily on their level of comfort and services offered. For instance, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco costs approximately $416 per night while providing an exquisite blend of historical grandeur and contemporary amenities.

Peru's upscale travel scene has recently seen significant expansion with the opening of numerous notable hotels across key destinations like Lima, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. This trend shows no sign of abating as more high-end options continue to open across Peru.

Hotels at the higher ends of the market frequently tack on a 19% general sales tax and 10% service charge to their rates; however, foreign visitors can often have these fees removed upon presenting their passports.

3. Rooms

Peru is an ancient land filled with unsolved mysteries, from its rugged mountains and steamy rainforest to the Inca ruins, museums and even rumor of an "Lost City of the Incas." To fully experience Peru and all it has to offer is through travel.

Stay at Casa Morey in Paracas for an evocative stay, once the home of a rubber baron who shipped rubber balls on his steamships. Rooms at this hotel feature both Victorian and Amazonian design features; its large suites boast bathtubs and terraces.

Luxury travelers looking for accommodation in Cusco should stay at either the Palacio del Inka, where exquisite art and wood furnishings adorn its rooms; or at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge near Machu Picchu's entrance (it even has its own train station!), where sleeping compartments have twin or double beds decorated with Peruvian accents.

4. Facilities

Peru's luxury travel scene has experienced significant growth over the past decade and remains promising. While top hotels can still be found in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, lesser visited regions now boast incredible options as well.

Casa Morey is one such hotel, situated on an old hacienda on the outskirts of Ollantaytambo (train station for Machu Picchu). Rooms and suites at Casa Morey are larger than what is generally available, featuring terraces or balconies to maximize space and comfort.

Swissotel Lima offers another convenient accommodation choice, within walking distance of Lima's premier entertainments complex LarcoMar and Astrid & Gaston and Central restaurants. Additionally, this stylish rooftop pool has glass balustrades and cushioned loungers - an added plus!

5. Service

Peru is an ancient nation with an intricate past, but don't be put off by its complexity - there are plenty of luxurious hotels to assist you with navigating it all.

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco offers an elegant blend of historic grandeur and contemporary amenities, boasting spacious yet comfortable accommodations for its guests.

An alternative hotel option in Machu Picchu is Aranwa Scared Valley Hotel & Wellness, conveniently situated between Cuzco and Ollantaytambo (where trains to Machu Picchu depart). Offering more space than other Machu Picchu hotels as well as stunning mountain views and an on-site spa, this option boasts excellent value.

And for travelers traveling with friends, the Aloft Lima Miraflores offers 164 rooms that take the standard Aloft concept one step further with innovative room designs and amenities such as soundproofing. Each room boasts hardwood furnishings and sleek interiors for a memorable holiday experience.