Peru is a wonderfully unique country the has quite a bit of history to offer tourists and avid explorers. When venturing into Peru, a stay at one of the finest hotels in Cusco, the JW Marriott El Convento, is a must. The JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco is a boutique hotel located in the center of the city that was once a convent. The quiet yet luxurious hotel couples centuries-old history with modern amenities, making it the perfect place to stay during your exploration of the capital city, or before or after an extensive hike to Machu Picchu or the Galapagos Islands.
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5 Reasons Why the JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco Should Be on Your Bucket List
It Has a Rich Basis of History
The JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco is a restored 16th-century convent located in the center of Cusco, Peru. The amazing luxury is coupled with the modern comforts you have come to enjoy and the historic grandeur that makes this boutique hotel unique from others. With its central location, guests can enjoy local restaurants, shopping, city attractions, and museums. There are also organized tours of famous locations like Machu Picchu.
The unique sanctuary-type setting offers a quiet recluse from the extensive travel for guests and gives a unique look into the history and culture of the Peruvian people.
The Rooms are Unique in Both Historical Context and Luxury Amenities
The JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco is a smaller, boutique hotel located in the city center of the capital of Peru, Cusco. Given its rich history of being a prior convent, each room is unique and filled with both cultural and historical references to make you feel as though you have stepped back in time- but without sacrificing the things that make it a luxury hotel.
In each room in the JW Marriott El Convento, you can expect to find modern amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. The rooms are inspired by the Andes Mountains and have modern luxuries such as walk-in showers and jet bathtubs, robes, slippers, and comfortable, fluffy beds and pillows to rest your well-traveled head. You can make yourself feel at home with the in-room coffee maker, high-speed internet, hairdryer, and minibar all while experiencing the richness of the hotel room decor.
The JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco recognizes that their guests come from all different parts of the world, and want to ensure that you are comfortable during your stay. Oxygen-enriched rooms help reduce altitude sickness so you can truly enjoy every moment of your stay.
Since the JW Marriott El Convento is a former convent, some of the rooms are unlike any other hotel you have probably experienced. The decor inside each room speaks to the history of the hotel as well as the history of the city and Peru itself.
Some rooms, because of their location within the hotel, do not have any view of the city or the grounds. These rooms, known as the Inca Wall rooms, give guests a truly historical feel for life when the boutique hotel was once a convent. It has a sliding door that opens directly to an Incan inspire wall. However, if you prefer a room with a view there are several options available to you to fit your needs. There are larger rooms such as the family room or the luxury suites that offer ample space for you and your family while offering views of the city or the grounds.
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A Luxury Spa Offers an Escape from Long Travels
Many people travel to Peru in order to venture out on larger exploratory adventures such as a hike in the Andes Mountains, a tour up to Machu Picchu, or a cruise around the Galapagos Islands. The JW Marriott El Convento in Cusco offers a refuge from the extensive travel experience and gives guests an opportunity to enjoy the modern amenities and luxuries of the boutique hotel, including their exclusive spa.
At the JW Marriott El Convento’s Health Club and Spa guests can enjoy ancient Andean healing treatments as well as modern and traditional spa experiences. Some of the treatments available to guests include:
- Body scrubs and wraps
- Individual or couple’s massages
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
The heated pool, sauna, and relaxation center allows guests to soak in the therapeutic waters while resting their weary bodies from travel and activities. They also have oxygen-enriched cabins, Swiss showers, and wet and dry saunas. The spa and health center at JW Marriott El Convento Cusco helps guests to relax in between travels.
The Food Will Give You a Tase of Traditional Peruvian Cuisine Right Outside the Hotel Doors
If you are looking for a traditional Cusco Peruvian meal, you don’t have to go far when staying at the JW Marriott El Convento. Qespi is the restaurant and bar on the hotel grounds that offers traditional Peruvian cuisine using local ingredients from the San Pedro Market right outside in the city center. The chefs work tirelessly to create meals that are authentic to the Peruvian culture, tastes, smells, and traditional dishes.
The location of the JW Marriott El Convento Hotel in Cusco gives you access to several traditional Peruvian restaurants that are easily within walking distance, as well as other ethnic restaurants to give you a taste of cultures from all around the world.
Walking outside the hotel doors not only invites you to take in the culture and the experiences of the capital city, but also gives you an opportunity to take in the deliciousness of the foods that surround the city.
Guinea Pig is a local delicacy and the local Peruvians are delighted anytime they can enjoy it. Many raise guinea pigs at home in order to feed their families on special events such as birthdays or anniversaries. If you’re looking to do as the locals do, you may order it right at your hotel.
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There is Plenty To Do Within the City to Make it a Vacation of Its Own
Although many travelers arrive in Cusco as a stopping point for their adventure vacations, many have come to realize that the city itself has quite a bit to offer. The central location of the JW Marriott El Convento in Cusco gives guests ample opportunity to take in the history and the culture of this important city.
Plaza de Armas
This central plaza is located within the city center and is the location of many of the historical sites of the capital. Here you will find shopping, restaurants, and cultural centers that offer amazing insight into the history of the area as well as Peru as a whole.
Cusco Historic Center
The Cusco Historic Center gives tourists the ability to explore the city’s history and gain an appreciation for the coupling of the ancient Andean and Spanish cultures.
Cusco Cathedral
The Cusco Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions in the city and offers amazing architecture and amazing art in this historic Catholic church.
Museums
There are plenty of museums within walking distance of the JW Marriott El Convento. The Museum of the Palacio Arzobispal is the Archbishop’s Palace and includes art from the colonial era. The Museum of the Convent of La Merced has religious artifacts from centuries worth of history. The Incan Museum has archaeological artifacts from the Incan era and ancient Andean history. If you are looking for more modern works, the Museo de Arto has works of art from the contemporary era.
Your travels to Peru, whether it be for adventures to Macchu Picchu or a cruise to the Galapagos Islands, will be a busy one. A stay at the JW Marriott El Convento offers a quiet and relaxing experience to calm your body and mind, as well as a peek into the history and culture that makes Cusco the amazing historical capital city of Peru.
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