Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco is a cherished landmark just steps from Cusco’s lively central square. The hotel, built on the foundations of an Inca palace, was previously a 16th-century monastery and remains home to the era’s baroque architecture, including a gilded chapel hung with fine works of art and a stunning central courtyard with a 300-year-old cedar tree. The 97 rooms and 20 suites display an exceptional art collection, an invitation into the city's rich cultural history. Guests can dine on elevated Peruvian specialities in atmospheric cloisters overlooking the leafy courtyard in Illariy restaurant. For live entertainment, El Tupay restaurant and Lobby Bar both host special evenings, three times a week, with live opera, jazz and blues over a candlelit dinner. For an Andean massage, reiki, shiatsu, or aromatherapy treatment, guests can visit the Therapy Suite. Guest experiences include cooking classes, exclusive guided tours of the city, and excursions to the Sacred Valley. Immediately next door, guests can also take advantage of the facilities at Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco.