The only hotel to be found at the very entrance to Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge presents a prime and supremely scenic spot for exploring the Lost City. The peace at sunrise and sunset here is incredibly moving. Just 31 rooms and suites overlook the cloud forest and misty mountains beyond - many with private terraces where orchids bloom and butterflies flutter all around.
Each room is stylish, modern and in relaxed, earthy tones that draw on the Andean landscape, which can be marvelled at from the comfort of the deluxe rooms’ spacious and panoramic terraces. The hotel's Tampu restaurant serves local dishes using equally local ingredients (imagine Sacred Valley trout ceviche and wild mushrooms, or grilled alpaca and Peruvian corn). In the evening, the Tampu Bar serves reviving cocktails after an awesome day exploring the sloping steps of Machu Picchu.
