Cusco

Grand hotel housed within a converted 16th-century monastery situated just a short stroll from the Plaza de Armas. — Hideaway Report

Dedicated to pampering a small number of guests in a peaceful and palatial setting. — The Telegraph

Atmospheric hotel comprised of a historic palace built in the mid-1500s on Inca foundations and a more modern annex — Hideaway Report

Vast but intricately styled: this is one of Peru's heavyweight five-star hotels. — The Telegraph

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco Hotel is a 146-room luxury hotel that's located on a busy street corner just two blocks from Plaza de Armas. — Oyster

The spectacular Casa Cartagena adds sparkling allure to Peru's ancient capital — Star Service

This restored 16th-century Colonial house, with elegant suites, king-size beds, and sitting rooms, faces the tiny plaza. — DK Eyewitness

A former monastery, decorated in both Inca and Colonial art; this property is a pleasure to admire and appreciate. — The Telegraph

Opened in 2010, the second hotel from quietly expanding Peruvian chain Aranwa is hidden away in a 16th-century colonial mansion beyond Plaza Regocijo. — Frommer's

A clutch of cozy apartments high up on the hill (staircase-only access), this charmer features suites themed according to historical periods in Peru, with playful touches. — Lonely Planet

This member of the French Novotel chain is built around the guts of a 16th-century colonial building with a lovely central courtyard. — Frommer's

Long beloved and highly recommended... Refurbished rooms are bordered with bright trim and feature plaid throws and portable heaters. In the coldest months there’s hot water bottles to tuck in bed. — Lonely Planet

A modern, family-run hotel in a quiet residential district close to the bus terminal. Though it isn’t close to the action, guests rave about the high quality of service. — Lonely Planet

This very professionally run, midprice hotel is one of five in Cusco belonging to this upstart Peruvian hotel chain. — Frommer's

Rooms ooze comfort and class, with central heating, wooden floors and European bedding. — Lonely Planet

Amaru Hostal is a two-and-a-half-pearl inn in the historic Barrio de San Blas, a little over a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas — Oyster

A modern boutique hotel tucked down a small, dead-end alleyway off pedestrian-only Cuesta San Blas, and approaching the artsy neighborhood of the same name, this place has a lot going for it. — Frommer's

Two-pearl Loreto Boutique Hotel is a small family-run place that's packed with history and has a great central location right on the Plaza de Armas — Oyster

There’s a lot going on in Peru these days, from the modern, stylish new hotels and booming restaurant scene in Lima to the constant stream of visitors to Machu Picchu. — Jetsetter

A small, French-owned boutique hotel tucked away on a pedestrian-only, hilly street in the San Blas neighborhood, this agreeable place is a relaxed refuge. — Frommer's