Taking the train to Machu Picchu is one of the most efficient ways to reach the ancient Incan site if you prefer not to hike—and if you can snag a ticket onboard Belmond's Hiram Bingham train, it's also the most glamorous.
25.09.2024 - 14:44 / matadornetwork.com
Hiking Machu Picchu. Summiting Rainbow Mountain. Sandboarding dunes in the Ica Desert, paragliding over the Costa Verde. Peru is unmatched for its variety of experiences and there’s no more luxurious place to start (or conclude) the odyssey than The Westin Lima, with rooms starting at $275 per night.
Officially The Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center, this 5-star hotel in San Isidro is more than a rendezvous for the suited and booted. Dimly-lit passageways give way to cozy bars sporting the handiwork of prominent street artists and lobby fire pits. A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speakeasy, prize-winning restaurant, and the aptly named Heavenly Spa prime The Westin for romancing with resort-style perks.
As for the rooms, well, as a subsidiary of Marriott under Highgate’s Luxury Collection portfolio, no amenity is amiss.
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Designated a Grand Deluxe King Room on a high floor, the first thing I noticed about our room was the silence. The Westin Lima Hotel towers 30 floors over a swirl of highways but I didn’t hear a peep thanks to the soundproofed wall-to-wall windows. Our unit had all the trimmings to make us feel at home: fluffy robes, a safe, a coffee maker, a USB charge port, and bedside reading lights. Propped on the pillows of the Westin Heavenly Bed, a vial of lavender and chamomile oil to foster soundless sleep.
It felt more like a suite, with a chaise longue, large desk, walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower and deep soaking tub which my limbs appreciated. Jasmine and white tea bathing products are provided in large bottles to combat plastic waste. The Westin Lima was the first hotel in Latin America to receive LEED Gold certification for its commitment to sustainability.
In total, this luxury spa hotel has 301 domains with connecting rooms and suites for families. Executive upgrades add further luxuries and VIP attention.
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All guests have free reign of The Westin’s half-Olympic-sized swimming pool, yoga studio, and fitness suite with the latest cardio. The pool is heated to an optimum temperature for leisurely laps and ambient piano music makes it pleasant to while away an afternoon alone with a book or with kids.
Peru’s climate and high elevations can leave you feeling parched so the Thermal Circuit was a smart addition to South America’s largest urban spa. This 90-minute quest through whirlpools, waterfalls, and toxin-blasting hot chambers is a steal at 190
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