JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Perched in the heart of Cuzco, Peru, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco beautifully blends Old World charm with chic modern luxury. The 16th-century convent has been lovingly restored to maintain its historical essence while also adding all the contemporary touches you could dream up. Incan and Spanish colonial artifacts uncovered during the restoration process, for example, can be viewed in sleek, museum-like displays throughout the hotel, adding a unique local detail to your Cuzco stay.
Just a stone’s throw from the lively Plaza de Armas, the luxury hotel is well situated for exploring the city. You can easily walk to the impressive Cathedral of Cusco or the bustling San Pedro Market before returning to the JW Marriott for a dip in the subterranean spa pool or a cocktail in the sun-dappled courtyard. And when you’re ready to rest your head, cozy contemporary accommodations await to soothe you to sleep.
- If you’re having trouble adjusting to Cuzco’s heady altitude, JW Marriot El Convento Cusco pumps extra oxygen into its accommodations to help you acclimatize to the steep elevation.
- After a long day of exploring the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Site (or venturing a little over 40 miles to Machu Picchu), head back to the Cuzco hotel for an afternoon of relaxation in the Health Club Spa. Book a massage or simply unwind around the indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room.
- Savor contemporary Peruvian cuisine in historically inspired surroundings at Qespi Restaurant. The menu features ingredients sourced from nearby San Pedro Market (see: lake-caught trout, white corn and Andean potatoes), while décor echoes the hotel’s storied past with exposed stone columns, candle-lit chandeliers and double-height ceilings.
- Inspired by the Andes Mountains, accommodations feature locally inspired touches like colorful textiles, warm wood floors, earth-toned accents and Incan-influenced artworks. For the best views, opt for the top-floor Imperial Suite with its panoramic city and mountain vistas.
- After sundown, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco’s inner courtyard is the place to be. Illuminated by lanterns and flickering fire pits, the sprawling outdoor space is an oasis from Cuzco’s lively streets.
- JW Marriott El Convento Cusco maintains its historic integrity by highlighting the building’s soaring arched ceilings and rustic walls throughout. Rooms on lower levels forgo a traditional street view window and showcase remains of ancient walls accented with atmospheric lighting.
- Behind the front desk, you’ll find a striking piece of contemporary art designed to blend right in with the other Incan artifacts. Shimmering with 76,500 Swarovski crystals, a giant golden circle represents the Incan sun god Inti and provides a bold first impression.
- Two exhibition halls showcase artifacts uncovered during JW Marriott El Convento Cusco’s extensive renovation. Among the most impressive are the foundations of a pre-Inca building that help prove the theory that Cuzco was inhabited prior to the arrival of the Inca in the 12th century.
- At the entrance to the luxury hotel, be on the lookout for an ancient shield. Original to the building, the piece of art showcases the emblem (a flaming heart pierced by two arrows) of the former convent’s order carved in stone.
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