Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi Hotel

Clean and comfortable rooms. Crew very helpful.

Ideal location: a short walk up the street from the historic centre, but not close enough to be affected by traffic and noise. The rooms are laid out around pleasant central patios. They are spacious, warm and comfortable. We loved the superior suite, with its own balcony with outdoor seating, a separate sitting area, bathroom with tub and separate rain shower stall, and heated floor tiles. The breakfast buffet is ample and varied, with fresh fruit and juice, and eggs cooked to order daily. Coca and muña tea are available throughout the day. Our stay was split before and after a trip to Machu Picchu. We first arrived very early in the morning and although check-in is at 12, we were speedily accommodated and shown to our room with no extra charge. Upon our return, we were offered the superior suite at the regular room rate. The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. At check-in they gave us a map of Cusco and detailed information about places of interest. At first check-out we were told to simply leave our luggage in the room and found it in our new room when we returned. The hotel was mentioned in a New York Times travel article ("gorgeous") but that one word does not do it justice! I would plan to stay here again and also at the other Tierra Viva poperties!