Name: Sanctuary Lodge
Address: Cusco, PE
Price range: From $2502

Sanctuary Lodge, CuscoSanctuary Lodge in Cusco, Peru has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 29 hotels we score in Cusco. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $2,502 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sanctuary Lodge sits at the entrance of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel. It is the only hotel located directly next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it suitable for travellers wanting early access to the ruins. Guests reach the lodge via a train journey from Cusco followed by a short bus ride. The property features two restaurants serving international cuisine and a spa with massage services. Rooms offer views of the Huayna Picchu mountain and include air conditioning and minibars. While the location is unique, some guest feedback suggests the room designs feel small and dated. The hotel includes a business centre and accommodates families.What stands out

Direct access to the citadel entrance

Views of Huayna Picchu

On-site spa and massage services

Two international restaurants

Watch out for

Small and dated room designs

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