High in the Andes, more than 3,000 metres above sea level, lies the historic city of Cuzco, with its unique mix of Spanish and Iinca cultures. Originally built as a monastery in 1592, the 16th-century Hotel Monasterio is ideally located just one block from the Plaza de Armas and only a 10-minute drive from the airport. Guests can enjoy stylish interiors blending contemporary with colonial alongside exceptional service and every luxury and modern comfort, characteristic of an Orient-Express Hotel.