Those who want to be hit with Peruvian magic from the word go, whilst gently acclimatising to the high altitude.
Cusco, Peru.
The rooms have intelligent Oxygen systems, designed to alleviate altitude sickness, as well as under-floor heating in the bathroom, spa baths and massage showers. These are just a few of the touches that make a night or two in the Aranwa Cusco a beautifully comfortable experience. They’ve got bags of character too, with wooden four poster beds, antique furnishings and fresh flowers.
The hotel’s central courtyard is brilliantly lit by lanterns and candles at night, providing a magical setting for your dinner. Inside, the salmon-pink walls and gilt mirrors in the colonial dining room are no less impressive. Andean flavours are fused with international dishes to reflect Cusco’s cosmopolitan character. The bar also offers a range of tapas dishes to enjoy along with a cocktail. The walls of the hotel are decorated with a permanent exhibition of important Peruvian works of art from the Cusco School. The hotel is also in the process of opening a brand new spa offering a range of massage and beauty treatments.
Strolling around Cusco is an activity in itself, and the hotel is just a couple of blocks from the cathedral and Plaza de Armas, the main square of the city. A visit to San Blas, Cusco’s artisanal neighbourhood, is essential if you’re on the hunt for souvenirs. There are plenty of interesting historical museums, and the town is surrounded by important Inca historical sites.
Coca tea is the local medicine for those suffering from altitude sickness – give it a try if you’re feeling a bit woozy after a walk around the cobbled streets.