Those of our guests who are looking to stay somewhere modern and plush on their luxury travel Peru vacation, without losing touch with the tranquil nature of the Sacred Valley, will be thrilled with the Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado. Contemporary touches are kept subtle and discreet, while features such as the lush flower gardens and local textile decorations stand out. The hotel gives a firm not to its setting in the Urubamba Valley.

One of the best accommodations in Sacred Valley, the hotel’s ten deluxe rooms and eight junior suites boast a high level of comfort. Rooms are adorned with beautiful Andean tapestry-style fabrics of vibrant reds and use colorful flower patterns and natural materials to continue the environment of the gardens. The rooms are spread over four blocks, each room facing the river. There are no televisions in any of the rooms given that the main draw of the property that it offers a reprieve from stress and bustle.

For those looking for a step up in luxury from the suites and private villas in Peru, in addition there are two villas onsite. Both offer all of the same facilities as the suites and are decorated in the same naturally and traditionally influenced style. They are ideal for families who need some space for the kids to run around, both having three bedrooms, a kitchenette, dining and living rooms and ample riverside gardens full of wild flowers.

El Huerto restaurant takes its name from the onsite vegetable gardens from which fruits, vegetables and spices are taken to be used in the restaurants range of Peruvian cuisine. The well-stocked bar has a very privileged location overlooking the river. There is also the option of having a delightful picnic lunch in the gardens.

Spa Mayu Wilca has a lot to offer in terms of relaxation with an entire host of treatments such as massages, reflexology or facial treatments and amenities like a Jacuzzi and a steam sauna.

A convenient base for exploring the Valley, the Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado is only a one and a half hour drive from Cusco and 15 minutes from the town of Ollantayambo, which has an impressive set of ruins of its own and where there is a train station to travel to Machu Picchu.

Belmond Rio Sagrado is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Peru and an excellent choice to consider when looking for accommodations in Sacred valley.