Cusco, Peru · Colonial mansion hotel · 203 rooms and suites
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
A 500-year-old mansion facing the Qorikancha in Cusco's historic center
In short
Palacio del Inka is a 203-room hotel in the historic center of Cusco, housed in a colonial mansion about 500 years old that stands in front of the Qorikancha. It has the Inti Raymi restaurant, Rumi Bar and the Andes Spirit Spa with a hydromassage circuit. The airport is roughly 15 to 30 minutes away by car.
- Official rating
- 5 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR), certified 26 November 2022
- Size
- 203 rooms and suites
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), about 15 to 30 minutes by car
- Dining
- Inti Raymi Restaurant
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Andes Spirit Spa
- Plus 2 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 11:00 AM, out by 9:00 AM
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Palacio del Inka
Palacio del Inka occupies a colonial mansion on Plazoleta Santo Domingo, in front of the Qorikancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun. The building is roughly five centuries old, and the lower sections of some walls are original Inca stonework. A courtyard with a fountain anchors the ground floor, and the Plaza de Armas is about a five-minute walk away.
The hotel has 203 rooms and suites, and the decor changes from one to the next: hand-painted ceilings, gilded antiques, rich textiles and marble bathrooms. Some rooms have a private balcony with Andes views, and certain suites look onto the courtyard or the church. Family suites sleep four, and connecting rooms can be requested for larger groups, subject to availability.
Inti Raymi is the main restaurant, with a breakfast buffet and a dinner menu that includes ceviche and Urubamba trout. Wine is curated by the hotel's master sommelier, and Rumi Bar covers drinks. Downstairs, the Andes Spirit Spa offers massages, facials and a hydromassage circuit with cold plunges and jacuzzis. Guests also get a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights.
Perfect if you are
- First trip to Peru
- History and architecture
- Families
Good to know
- Decor differs in every one of the 203 rooms, so ask about view, floor and layout before you arrive.
- The Plaza de Armas is about a five-minute walk, though Cusco's altitude can make even short walks tiring on day one.
- Spa treatments are reservation only, and visitors who are not staying at the hotel book through the concierge.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Classic Room, King
Sleeps 2 · 23 (converted from 248 sq ft) m² · City views view
The smallest category listed: one king bed and views over the city.
Family Suite
Sleeps 4 · 45 to 50 (converted from 484 to 538 sq ft) m²
Set aside for families and groups; four guests, with a king bed plus extra beds.
Presidential Suite (Cuatro Bustos)
Sleeps 4 · 81 (converted from 870 sq ft) m²
The largest category listed: a two-bedroom suite for four guests, named Cuatro Bustos in photo captions.
How it compares
How it compares in Cusco
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Palacio del Inka | Belmond Palacio Nazarenas | San Agustin Plaza | Sonesta Hotel Cusco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms | 203 rooms and suites | 55 suites | 77 rooms | 127 rooms |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Inti Raymi Restaurant
Breakfast buffet and dinner with ceviche and Urubamba trout; courtyard seating in good weather.
Dining
Rumi Bar
The hotel's on-property bar, listed next to Inti Raymi on its dining page.
Wellness
Andes Spirit Spa
Basement spa with massages, salt scrubs and facials; every treatment needs a reservation.
Wellness
Hydromassage circuit
Water circuit with cold plunges and jacuzzis, booked as an extra to spa treatments.
Wellness
Fitness Center
Cardio machines, free weights and locker rooms, free for guests.
On site
Colonial courtyard
A central courtyard with a fountain and fresh flowers.
On site
Original Inca stonework
Lower parts of several walls are Inca masonry kept during the conversion to a hotel.
On site
Andes Spirit Spa
Basement-level spa with massages, salt scrubs, facials and a hydromassage circuit.
On site
Babysitting and house car
Both appear on the hotel's amenity list alongside 24-hour room service.
Getting there
In Cusco
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), about 15 to 30 minutes by car
Questions we get
Palacio del Inka, answered
How long is the drive from Cusco airport to Palacio del Inka?
Expect roughly 15 to 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The hotel is about 3 km (2 miles) from the airport.
Is there a spa at the hotel?
Yes. The Andes Spirit Spa is on the basement level and offers massages, facials and a hydromassage circuit. Treatments must be reserved.
Where can guests eat without leaving the building?
Inti Raymi is the restaurant and Rumi Bar is the bar. Room service runs around the clock.
Does the hotel suit families traveling with children?
It has family suites that sleep four, connecting rooms on request and a babysitting service.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Peru's national register of classified hotels (MINCETUR), read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026