Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
An all-suite Belmond retreat in a former convent built over Inca foundations, Palacio Nazarenas combines oxygen-enriched suites, private butlers, Cusco’s first outdoor heated pool and intimate Peruvian dining.
Palacio Nazarenas sits on a quiet historic square only steps from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, directly beside its sister property Monasterio. The building incorporates Inca stone foundations and layers of colonial history from its later use as a private residence and convent.
The hotel is entirely composed of suites, each designed with stone walls, carved wood, local textiles and large bathrooms. Oxygen enrichment helps guests acclimatize to the altitude, while dedicated butler service reinforces the property’s intimate scale.
The central courtyard contains a heated outdoor swimming pool, a remarkable amenity in high-altitude Cusco and one of the property’s defining features. Gardens filled with herbs and flowers soften the old stone architecture throughout the complex.
Senzo focuses on contemporary Peruvian cuisine using ingredients from the hotel’s garden and the surrounding region. Hypnôze Spa offers treatments inspired by Andean botanicals and local wellness traditions in a similarly quiet setting.
Palacio Nazarenas is best for travelers who want Cusco history with exceptionally personalized service. Its all-suite format, pool and butlers make it feel more private and residential than most hotels in the city’s historic center.