JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

A restored 16th-century convent with Killke-period ruins on display, oxygen-enriched rooms and an indoor spa pool.

  • Address: Esquina Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustin, Cusco
  • District: Centro Historico
  • Category: luxury

The JW Marriott El Convento Cusco occupies the restored Convent of San Agustín, a 16th-century building between the Plaza de Armas and San Blas. While restoring the convent, archaeologists uncovered Inca and pre-Inca walls beneath the floors, from the Killke period, around 900 to 1200 AD. The hotel now displays these remains in two small exhibition halls, with free guided visits offered in the evening. Rooms and suites wrap around a cobbled courtyard, several keeping an exposed stone accent wall as a nod to that history, and, according to the hotel, all guestrooms are enriched with oxygen to help with acclimatization at Cusco's altitude of about 11,150 feet. The spa offers facials, body wraps, scrubs and treatments inspired by centuries-old Inca healing regimens, and its indoor pool is a rare amenity in the historic center. Qespi Restaurant and Bar, serving dinner, offers Peruvian cuisine with trout, white corn and Andean potatoes sourced from Cusco's San Pedro Market, in an elegant atmosphere. Breakfast is a well-stocked buffet of Peruvian grains, cheeses and fresh produce, with an omelette station and eggs to order. Check-in is from 2:00pm and check-out at 10:00am, and as a JW Marriott property it recognizes Marriott Bonvoy points and status.

Why we chose it

  • A genuine archaeological site you can visit on property, with Killke-period walls under the hotel.
  • Oxygen-enriched rooms and an indoor spa pool, both useful comforts at 11,150 feet.
  • A quieter courtyard address between the Plaza de Armas and San Blas, with Marriott Bonvoy points and status recognized.

Highlights

  • Restored 16th-century Convent of San Agustín
  • Two exhibition halls with Inca and pre-Inca remains (Killke period)
  • Oxygen-enriched rooms and suites around a cobbled courtyard
  • Qespi Restaurant and Bar, sourcing from San Pedro Market
  • Spa with an indoor pool, uncommon in the historic center
  • Buffet breakfast with an omelette station

Ideal for

  • couples
  • families
  • Marriott Bonvoy members
  • first-time visitors
  • history-minded travelers

Practical information

Hours
Qespi Restaurant and Bar serves dinner. Check-in from 2:00pm, check-out at 10:00am.
Good to know
The hotel is at Esquina Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustín, Cusco, between the Plaza de Armas and San Blas. Guided visits to the exhibition halls are free and offered in the evening.
Tips
Join the evening guided visit to the Killke remains, and reserve Qespi for dinner.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Inca ruins inside the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco?

Archaeologists found Inca and pre-Inca walls from the Killke period, around 900 to 1200 AD, while restoring the building. The hotel displays them in two exhibition halls, with free guided visits in the evening.

Does the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco have a pool?

Yes, an indoor pool at the spa, a rare amenity among hotels in Cusco's historic center.

Are the rooms oxygen-enriched?

According to the hotel, all guestrooms are enriched with oxygen to help with acclimatization to Cusco's altitude of about 11,150 feet.

Is this hotel connected to the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program?

Yes. It is a JW Marriott property, so Bonvoy points and elite benefits apply.

How central is the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco?

It sits on Calle Ruinas, between the Plaza de Armas and the San Blas neighborhood, both within easy walking distance.

Where can I eat at the hotel?

Qespi Restaurant and Bar serves Peruvian cuisine at dinner, using ingredients from Cusco's San Pedro Market, and breakfast is a buffet with an omelette station.