Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel

A storied experience awaits inside Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel's well-appointed walls. First, a palace, then a museum and finally converted into one of Cusco's most luxurious hotels, the five-century-old mansion has managed to preserve a sense of place and history with décor that includes 195 pieces of artwork from across the many chapters of the city's history, beginning with pre-Incan art.

The landmark's striking design details, like the vivid blue of the lobby (a nod to the Andahuaylillas church, considered the Sistine Chapel of the Andes), cobblestone courtyards, carved-wood furniture and stone arches, provide an excellent juxtaposition for the opulence of the modern amenities, such as the hydrotherapy-equipped spa, unique and comfortable guest rooms, and service fit for Incan royalty. Palacio del Inka combines its rich culture and past with the here and now.