Cusco, Peru
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel: Historic 16th-century former convent palace in Cusco with oxygen-enriched suites, heated outdoor pool, and Senzo dining
Set behind heavy carved wooden gates on the cobblestone Plaza Las Nazarenas in the historic heart of Cusco, Peru, Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel opened within a meticulously restored 16th-century palace and former Santa Clara convent. Holding Three Michelin Keys, the 55-suite sanctuary is an architectural and cultural wonder. Original Inca stone masonry walls, colonial arcades surrounding seven serene courtyards filled with Andean herbs and fountains, Cusco’s first heated outdoor swimming pool, oxygen-enriched suites to combat high altitude (11,150ft), and refined Andean gastronomy at Senzo establish Palacio Nazarenas as the premier luxury haven of the Peruvian Andes.
Arrival introduces travelers to aristocratic colonial Andean grace: personal butlers greet guests in the courtyard with warm muña herbal tea and bespoke scented soaps hand-crafted with local herbs. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu pursuits: acclimatizing comfortably with in-suite supplemental oxygen systems, taking private walking tours of the UNESCO World Heritage Plaza de Armas and the Qorikancha Inca Temple (5 minutes away), exploring the bohemian artisan quarter of San Blas, boarding the luxury Belmond Hiram Bingham train to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu, taking private weaving and ceramics workshops in the Sacred Valley, and reserving dinner at Senzo.
Palace living balances Andean exploration with supreme high-altitude wellness: the Hypnôze Spa offers therapies inspired by Andean mythology utilizing pink Maras salt and organic indigenous herbs. Cusco’s first heated outdoor swimming pool sits in the central courtyard surrounded by private sun loungers. Dining spans refined modern Peruvian-Andean fine dining at Senzo (led by Executive Chef Jorge Muñoz), poolside ceviches and pisco sours, and artisanal cocktails by the fireplace at the Bar.
Accommodations comprise 55 all-suite residences ranging from 50 to 135 square metres. Each suite features private oxygen enrichment systems, original Inca stonework or colonial frescoes, heated Peruvian marble bathroom floors, freestanding clawfoot tubs, and dedicated private butler service.
History connoisseurs, high-altitude adventurers, and luxury travelers seeking Three Michelin Keys, oxygen-enriched suites, and 16th-century convent palace grandeur in Cusco should book Palacio Nazarenas without hesitation. Travelers seeking modern sterile high-rises should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,620 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 1,380 reviews.
First day
- Arrive in Cusco, pass through the convent gates, and enter the tranquil herb-scented courtyards.
- Check into your oxygenated suite, meet your private butler, and sip warm muña tea to acclimatize.
- Dine on modern Andean cuisine at Senzo overlooking the heated pool.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 3k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
16th-Century Convent Grandeur & Oxygenated Suites
Guests revere the Inca walls, Three Michelin Keys, life-saving in-suite oxygen, heated pool, and private butlers.
Senzo Dining & Hypnôze Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the Andean cuisine at Senzo, glass-floored spa rooms, and extraordinary Belmond service.
Guests Warn
Historic Plaza Las Nazarenas
Visitors love the quiet cobblestone square steps from San Blas and Plaza de Armas.
Peaceful Courtyard Sanctuary
Travelers celebrate the calming fountains, herb gardens, and colonial arcades.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Historic 16th-Century Convent Palace Landmark
Belmond
MICHELIN Guide Three Keys
MICHELIN Guide
In the stay
- Dedicated 24-hour private butler service, unpacking/packing, and shoeshine
- In-suite supplemental oxygen enrichment and full access to heated outdoor pool
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Andean breakfast daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Usually extra
- –Senzo multi-course tasting dinners and Peruvian wine pairings
- –Hypnôze Spa Andean body rituals and Belmond Hiram Bingham train tickets to Machu Picchu
Good to Know
- The 16th-century convent palace features 55 oxygenated suites in Cusco, Peru, holding 3 Michelin Keys by Belmond.
- Includes in-suite oxygen enrichment, Cusco’s first heated outdoor pool, Senzo restaurant, Hypnôze Spa, and private butlers.
- Located on Plaza Las Nazarenas, a 15-minute drive from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).
Editor's Note
Book a Nazarenas Suite with original Inca stone walls and in-suite oxygen enrichment, and enjoy an evening pisco sour by Cusco’s only heated outdoor swimming pool.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026