
Best Luxury Hotels in Peru
Cusco, Cusco City Centre
Hotel Aranwa Cusco Boutique
(5 stars)As much a museum as a hotel, this 16th-century mansion holds an impressive range of chandeliers, pillars, polished wooden and stone floors, antique furniture and in excess of 300 pieces of colonial artwork – some of which are priceless. 43 bedrooms come with an innovative intelligent oxygen system, iPod docks, DVD players, minibars, organic toiletries, bathrobes and slippers – some have wooden four poster beds and sitting rooms. Visit UNNO spa to gain a balance of mind, body and soul. Dine at the Mishti for a taste of Peru and at the Khasikay Bar for tapas and pisco based cocktails.
Cusco, Machu Picchu
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
(5 stars)This elegant establishment has a reputation for being one of the finest hotels in the whole of Peru due to its sumptuous guestrooms and gourmet dining opportunities. The hotel can be found on the edge of Aguas Calientes and provides guests with stunning views across the steamy valley all the way to Machu Picchu. The polished wooden floors and hardwood furniture that can be found throughout the hotel is accented by colourful Peruvian rugs and bright and bold paintings. Guests are treated to huge marble bathrooms, while the rooms that face out onto the valley are especially stunning and should not be missed.
Lima, San Isidro
Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima
(5 stars)Stay in the ten-storey Hyatt Centric, in the city’s business district – a tranquil area with olive groves, where embassies, ruins and top restaurants stand shoulder to shoulder. 254 bedrooms (all with workstations, 55” HDTVs and blackout drapes) showcase Peruvian craftsmanship and artwork, while a rooftop pool with its glass balustrade and cushioned loungers is the place to unwind. Also on the top floor is the swanky Celeste Solar Bar, inspired by the high haunts of NYC. The French-meets-Peruvian bistro, Isidro Bistró Limeño, serves up incredible ceviche and there’s a deli, Awake, for snacks and coffees.
Lima, Miraflores
nhow Lima
(4 stars)With 243 rooms across thirteen floors, nhow Lima brings bold design, gastronomy and culture to one of Lima’s most dynamic districts. Located in Miraflores, a short drive from Jorge Chávez International Airport and within easy reach of the boardwalk, art galleries, cultural venues and dining hotspots, this lifestyle hotel is infused with an artistic spirit.
Interiors fuse local cultural influences with avant-garde style, blending art, music and technology to create immersive spaces. Dining includes Zönico, a fine dining restaurant celebrating the flavours of the Amazon region and Peru, and Pagano, a high-energy cocktail bar with a city-view terrace. The rooftop pool bar offers a sociable spot to enjoy Lima’s skyline. Eleven state-of-the-art event spaces cater to meetings and creative gatherings.
