Casa San Blas
Location
The San Blas district of Cusco
Accommodation Type
Boutique hotel
Accommodation Level
Mid-range
Price Guide
Casa San Blas
Experience Andean hospitality and culture at this attractively restored town house in the popular San Blas artistic neighbourhood, five minutes’ walk uphill from the Plaza de Armas. Explore the city and relax in the courtyard or on the rooftop terrace, from where there are great views over Cusco.
Casa San Blas is a 17th century town house, carefully restored using traditional materials to retain the original appearance and style of the building. Welcoming staff help to make this your home from home while you are in Cusco. Each guest room and suite is named after a local textile symbol and has drawings and information about its meaning and importance giving you an insight into Andean traditions.
Tika Bistro serves a daily buffet breakfast with eggs, cold meats, cheese, bread and fruit.’. Coca tea and other herbal teas are available at any time in the lobby in case you need help with adjusting to the altitude. The hotel has a team of therapists who offer massages, hot stone therapy and reflexology service. There is an attractive courtyard with tables and chairs, and a terrace on the top floor with wonderful views over the city where you can enjoy a drink. Indoors there’s a lounge and an internet station.
The hotel is in the artisans’ quarter just a little way from the Plaza de Armas, ideal for sightseeing. Street noise can be heard in the hotel at times, but that is part and parcel of the nature of the building and the San Blas location. Staff are happy to provide advice on city attractions, art galleries and restaurants, so that you can make informed choices on how to spend your time in Cusco.
Casa San Blas highlights
- Great location in the artistic neighbourhood
- Atmospheric 17th century building
- Rooms decorated with Andean symbols
- Pretty courtyard and top floor terrace
- Massage and therapy service
- Helpful, friendly staff
- Plentiful buffet breakfast
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Details
- 18 rooms
- Open all year round
- Children of all ages welcome
Facilities
Restaurant (open for breakfast only)
Terrace
Hot tea and water in the lobby
Supply of drinking water to fill bottles
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Free oxygen for acclimatisation
Luggage storage
Activities
Optional activities
City sightseeing
Museum visits
Planetarium tour
Cooking classes at La Casona Princesita
Cultural experiences such as offerings to Pachamama
Casa San Blas rooms
The hotel has 18 rooms, all with individual names and décor to go with them, comprising 12 standard rooms, 5 suites and 1 senior suite.
Standard room
All contain hand carved furniture, large beds, TV, IDD phone, free Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, blackout curtains and bathroom with round-the-clock hot water and a selection of toiletries. Bottled purified drinking water is provided.
Throws and curtains are in traditional, bright colours. Standard rooms are on the first and second floors overlooking the courtyard and are a mix of twins and doubles.
Junior Suites
Suites are on the third floor and have direct access to the terrace. There are twin, double and triple suites.
Each includes a small sitting room and a kitchenette, and most are arranged over two levels.
Senior Suite
The senior suite has a queen size bed, bathroom with a jacuzzi, lounge, small kitchen and a balcony. There is limited-hours room service.
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