Hotel Monasterio, Historic monastery hotel in central Cusco, Peru
Hotel Monasterio occupies a restored former monastery building featuring stone walls, barrel-vaulted corridors, and a central courtyard garden enclosed by two-story galleries. The structure blends its original architecture with modern guest rooms and dining facilities throughout the complex.
Built in 1592 as the Seminary of San Antonio Abad, the structure functioned as a religious educational center for centuries. It underwent comprehensive renovation in the 20th century to transform into a luxury hotel while keeping its core architectural fabric intact.
The building displays colonial religious artworks and traditional Peruvian textiles throughout its rooms and corridors. Walking through the spaces, you encounter these pieces as part of the daily surroundings, showing how Spanish and Inca artistic traditions merged in this region.
The hotel sits about 200 meters from the main plaza, making it walkable from the city center. Rooms include oxygen enrichment systems useful for the high altitude, and staff can arrange visits to nearby archaeological sites plus two on-site restaurants serve local cuisine.
The original chapel San Antonio Abad remains inside with gilt-framed paintings and a gold-plated altar where musical performances happen regularly. These sacred rooms are open to guests and provide a quiet retreat within the hotel operations.
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